This edition contains comprehensive information about the aviation of the USSR, Germany and their allies - fighters, bombers, attack aircraft, torpedo bombers, transport and auxiliary aircraft that took part in hostilities during the Great Patriotic War. The book presents the full history of the creation of aircraft, as well as numerous illustrations, drawings, diagrams, flight performance characteristics of various modifications, design and armament of domestic and foreign aviation. The book is intended both for those who are interested in military equipment and history, and for a wide range of readers.