Michael J.H. Taylor, Encyclopedia of the World’s Air Forces, Ed. Facts on File Publ., 1988

This is a comprehensive look at the world’s 150 Air Forces and their current aircraft. For each nation, there is a description of the “Military Structure” (whether air force, army, or navy) and a list of the aircraft owned (with numbers obtained for each). Numerous photographs, many in color, are used to good effect.

Also included is a 27-page table of specifications. The data and information is similar to that published periodically in the magazine Interavia Aerospace Review, but this book is easier to handle. This would be a good complement to the Rand McNally Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft 1914-1980, which is more historical. The Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft annuals are more complete and include civilian aircraft, but they are far more expensive. This handy book book belongs in most military collections.

Edizione a copertina rigida in tela blu scuro, con titoli in oro al dorso, dotata di sovracoperta lucida illustrata a colori, stampata su carta opaca liscia di buona qualità, corredata da numerosissimi disegni, schemi e fotografie in B/N e a colori.

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