The most complete encyclopedia of fighter aircraft of the Second World War - from archaic biplanes to the latest "messers," "yaks," "shops," "spitfires," "zero," "mustangs"; from piston to first jet machines. Comprehensive information on 120 types of combat aircraft of 15 countries, both mass and small-scale, both great aircraft (Great Britain, Germany, Italy, USSR, USA, France, Japan) and secondary (Australia, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Finland, Czechoslovakia, Sweden, Yugoslavia). A professional analysis of the "fighter revolution" committed during the Second World War, which gave a powerful impetus not only to the improvement of traditional air combat aircraft, but also to the emergence of new classes - night fighters, fighter-bombers, escort fighters, as well as carrier-based aircraft, which ultimately decided the outcome of the war at sea. In this encyclopedia you will find comprehensive information about more than 120 types of World War II strike aircraft - from strategic to tactical, from heavy four-engine giants to light single-seat vehicles, both land-based and deck-based, not only mass-produced, but also small-scale. All about their creation and performance characteristics, basic modifications and combat use. A colossal amount of information, elite printing, more than 1000 diagrams and photographs on coated paper of the highest quality - this fundamental work is unparalleled.