World Weapons Atlas Biplane, Triplane, and Seaplane

Author: Ian Hough et al. (Auth.), Tong Luli et al. (Trans.)
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book includes 300 of the most important and influential biplane aircraft from the age of aviation to their gradual replacement by monoplane aircraft, as well as some seaplanes that faded into obscurity at the end of World War II due to the emergence of carrier-based aircraft. Aircraft types used in the two major wars of the 20th century are listed in this book, such as the Sopwith Camel, the Fokker D.VII "Red Baron," the Fairey Swordfish, and the Consolidated Catalina, as well as some famous civilian aircraft models popular during the Civil War era, like the "Eel" and the Supermarine S.5. Each aircraft's external features are accompanied by a color side view and corresponding weapons. In addition, there is a main text summary for each aircraft, primarily focusing on its development and operational history.