Warplanes of World War II provides a detailed look at 50 key aircraft that served during the 1939-1945 war. Warplanes profiled include famous fighters, bomber, ground attack, reconnaissance, naval and other aircraft from all the major countries that fought in World War II. Each aircraft featured has a large-format artwork in full colour, showing every detail, with notes pointing out the features that make it unique. An in-depth description of each aircraft's development, manufacturing history and technical profile is then given, accompanied by action photographs, and, a list of major variants. Warplanes of World War II is the perfect collection of key World War II aircraft for anyone interested in the machines that contested the skies between 1939 and 1945.