Aircraft Versus Aircraft: Illustrated Story of Fighter Pilot Combat Since 1914 - Softcover

Franks, Norman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1902304047 ISBN 13: 9781902304045

Publisher: Grub Street Publishing, 1998

Synopsis

As soon as the first aeroplane had proved its value in war it became a target, and the fighter pilot was born. This book tells the story of the men and the aircraft in which they fought, from the rudimentary beginnings of tactics to the sophisticated technology of the present day. Using diagrammatic paintings and pinpoint line artwork, the author illustrates the often complex manoeuvres of air combat, and tells the stories of fighter aces such as Baron von Richthofen, Albert Ball, Saburo Sakai, "Sailor" Malan and Joseph McConnell. The book includes strategy and tactics from World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Falklands and the Gulf.

About this title

About the Author:

Norman Franks is a respected historian and author. Previous titles for Pen and Sword include InThe Footsteps of the Red Baron (co-authored with Mike OConnor), The Fighting Cocks, RAF Fighter Pilots Over Burma, Dogfight, The Fallen Few of the Battle of Britain (with Nigel McCrery) and Dowdings Eagles. Over the course of his career, Frank has published some of the most compelling works on First World War fighter aviation, being one of the worlds leading authorities on the subject. He lives in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex.

About this edition

• Publisher: Grub Street Publishing
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1902304047
• ISBN 13: 9781902304045
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200