British Experimental Combat Aircraft of World War II - Tony Buttler - Hikoki

by Tony Buttler

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**PLEASE READ** I WILL PROVIDE A SHIPPING QUOTE IF YOU PURCHASE MULTIPLE ITEMS. PLEASE AWAIT MY COMBINED SHIPPING INVOICE FOR MULTIPLE ORDERS. IF YOU ONLY BUY ONE ITEM YOU CAN GO AHEAD AND PAY. REMEMBER - IT IS MORE ECONOMICAL TO BUY MULTIPLE PURCHASES AND GET EVERYTHING SHIPPED TOGETHER -------------------------------------------------- British Experimental Combat Aircraft of World War II: Prototypes, Research Aircraft and Failed Production Designs - Tony Buttler - Hikoki Superb book! Excellent title, now becoming harder to find. Universally praised in online review, a fine addition to the library. This book describes the British fighter, bomber, and research aircraft produced in the run up to and during World War II. Detailed coverage of aircraft that were built and flown as prototypes only, combine with others such as the Westland Welkin which entered production but never reached a squadron. Un-built design projects are explained and all types are covered separately, along with a large selection of photographs, some of which have rarely been seen before.This book covers basic short-term insurance fighters such as the Miles M.20, the Martin-Baker M.B.5, and Supermarine Spitfire, which represented the ultimate in piston fighter development, the Fairey Spearfish torpedo bomber and the four engine Vickers Windsor, oddities like the Blackburn B.20 flying boat, and Britain's first jet aircraft, the Gloster E.28/39. A comprehensive appendix, with the use of photographs and brief

• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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