Drawings, photographs, and text describe a variety of specialized aircraft, both U.S. and foreign, including training planes, maritime patrol planes, reconnaissance and communications aircraft, and r
Drawings, photographs, and text describe a variety of fighter and bomber planes, both U.S. and foreign, including Japan's Kawasaki fighters, the Lockheed F-104, Russia's MiGs, Sweden's Saab fighters, German Junkers, and Britain's Harrier.
The millions of air passengers who must spend more and more time in airports can consult a handy pictorial guide to find out about all planes parked out on the tarmac. From Aer Lingus to Zambia Airways, every commercial plane in service around the world, from every manufacturer and every national airline, appears in over 300 full-color photos and three-view line drawings. Feature sections and descriptive captions cover all the technical details about body type, power plant, performance, weights, dimensions, and passenger accommodations. A special quick-reference ID chart shows tail fin logos and explains what the symbols stand for. Maps track each airline's local and international routes and services, while a comprehensive inventory list details their complete fleets.
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