American Aircraft Development of WWII: Special Types 1939 - 1945 Hardcover - 2015
by William Norton
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Focusing almost exclusively on official programs, experimental, prototype, limited production models and aircraft that actually entered development, American Aircraft Development of WWII, Special Types 1939-1945 opens with the "state of the art" designs at the beginning of the war, continuing on to the advances during the conflict itself. These so-called "special types" are far less widely known than fighter and bomber designs, but no less important, and include armed photo reconnaissance aircraft, catapult-launched seaplanes, autogyros, tactical haulers and armed drones. Other designs covered include "one-off" experimental aircraft, rocket boost, floats and skis added to landplanes, fighters with second seats assed for training, engine testbeds, "oddballs" experiments and more.
Illustrated throughout with 3-view drawings and rare photographs, many little-known and unusual aircraft and missiles, American Aircraft Development of WWII, Specialty Types 1939-1945 tells the stories of engineering teams and test pilots struggling against short schedules and tight resources to develop new aircraft that pushed the bounds of technology. This book is a fitting testament to the epic and sometimes life-threatening accomplishments which were every bit as vital to the war effort as actual combat operations themselves.
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- Title American Aircraft Development of WWII: Special Types 1939 - 1945
- Author William Norton
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 272
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Crecy Publishing, Manchester England
- Date 2015
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
- ISBN 9780859791885 / 0859791882
- Weight 2.7 lbs (1.22 kg)
- Dimensions 11.38 x 8.81 x 1 in (28.91 x 22.38 x 2.54 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 1940's
- Library of Congress subjects United States, History
- Dewey Decimal Code 358.418
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