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Each combat aircraft book concentrates on one of the greatest aircraft in aviation history, the technology behind it and the men who flew it. I will preface this by saying that this is the third book in this series i have purchased. A complete history by simon heptinstall, 9781925126433, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. See the complete planes and pilots series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. With fifty pressout models of historic and contemporary aircraft, and a detachable history book that outlines the planes that represented exciting firsts in the field, those that best represent the technology of their era. Commissioned in celebration of the 100th anniversary of powered flight.
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