A unique illustrated encyclopedia dedicated to aviation of the Second World War era. The authors cover all the most important world regions involved in the development and production of combat aircraft of this time: English and German, American and Soviet, French, Italian, Japanese fighters, interceptors, bombers, attack aircraft, reconnaissance aircraft, training vehicles. The illustrated encyclopedia is dedicated to aviation of the 20th century - biplanes, triplanes and seaplanes. From the time of the First World War until the mid-30s, these machines formed the basis of military and civil aviation in all countries of the world. They were fighters, bombers, racing and record aircraft, transported cargo, mail and passengers, and many of them had to take part in the battles of World War II. In the Russian edition, the tactical and technical characteristics of the presented models have been corrected and supplemented, the text of the book is provided with detailed comments by Vladislav Goncharov and a reference appendix. A unique illustrated encyclopedia dedicated to the history of jet aircraft construction. The author covers all the most important stages of the history of jet aircraft construction: from & # 96; Messerschmit & # 96; World War II to the most modern developments. Briefly, succinctly, clearly. The performance characteristics of the presented machines are corrected. The text is commented and a brief overview of the evolution of jet aircraft is given.