Ward, Edward Technical Guide

British & Commonwealth Fighter Aircraft WWII 1939-1945

When hostilities broke out in 1939, many of the aircraft used by the UK and Commonwealth countries were outdated, and the RAF urgently needed to expand production of new types such as the Supermarine Spitfire fighter and the twin-engined de Havilland Mosquito. British & Commonwealth Fighter Aircraft of World War II is a detailed guide to all the fighter aircraft types used by the RAF, RAAF, RCAF and RNZAF from 1939 to 1945. The book is organised chronologically by type and includes all-time classics such as the Hawker Hurricane fighter, which was so crucial during the Battle of Britain; the highly adaptable Bristol Beaufighter, which was used as a torpedo bomber, night fighter and maritime reconnaissance aircraft; the Supermarine Spitfire, the most successful British fighter aircraft of World War II and one of the best of all time; and the Curtiss Kittyhawk fighter-bomber, a loyal companion in the North African campaign. The guide is illustrated with colour profiles and three-view diagrams, as well as two-page dynamic artwork of some of the most important aircraft used, such as the rocket-armed Hawker Typhoon, which threatened German supply and supply routes during the Normandy campaign. With more than 100 artworks featuring accurate markings and camouflage patterns, the book is a reference work for model builders and military aviation enthusiasts alike.