Air Warfare: Encyclopedia of 20th Century Conflict

Part of a trilogy covering military action in the last 100 years, this reference text provides a chronology of significant events in 20th-century military aviation, describing not only air action, but also new inventions and first uses. Personalities are also included in this book, and there is an A-Z listing of conflicts, equipment, bases, weapons and aircraft types. Also included are national profiles of all countries who have boasted an air force, showing how they equipped and developed it. Completely international in coverage, the book covers all elements of military aviation - machines, people, events and weaponry.