Aircraft Design of WWII: A Sketchbook

Lockheed Aircraft Corporation

ISBN 10: 0486814203 / ISBN 13: 9780486814209

Published by Dover Publications (edition Illustrated), 2017

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0486814203-11-1

Synopsis:

This treasure trove of cutaway views of 1940s aircraft features art from the top magazines of the era: Aeroplane, Flight, Aviation, L'Aeronautique, and others. While the majority of the focus is on American models, the extensive notes and explanations also include details on select British and German planes. Model builders, vintage aircraft enthusiasts, and any creative person with an interest in the field will find this volume a valuable resource.

About the Author: Formed in 1912, Lockheed Aircraft Corporation was a leading WWII aircraft manufacturer and responsible for the only plane produced throughout the entire war, the P-38 Lightning. Chief Engineer Hall L. Hibbard states the book's intention in the Preface, "to give the designer a collection of ideas, in sketch form, that will stimulate his own creative and inventive mind."

Bibliographic Details

Title: Aircraft Design of WWII: A Sketchbook
Publisher: Dover Publications (edition Illustrated)
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Edition: Illustrated.