Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. First, it is aiming to offer interesting and useful information about ww2. O riginally much of the information included on these web pages came from other aviation history web sites. Aircraft profiles from world war ii by akhil kadidal. To mark the 70th anniversary of ve day, childrens authors including shirley hughes, michael morpurgo, sf said, piers torday and katherine rundell, together with. T his table shows all fighter types that reached production status for the major combatant nations of world war two.
The royal australian air force raaf aircraft fighting. Kucera, flying machine press, stratford, connecticut, 1997 isbn 0963711091. Lamensdorf, 1952 late marque spitfire aces dr alfred price, osprey publishing, london, 1995 isbn 1855325756. Steve darlow, author of nine books on military aviation, discusses his favourite books on pilots during the second world war. May 08, 2015 to mark the 70th anniversary of ve day, childrens authors including shirley hughes, michael morpurgo, sf said, piers torday and katherine rundell, together with childrens books site members.
The result was a trim lowwing monoplane powered by a liquid. While the entire genre is booming, novels set during world war ii are particularly popular. Vaz a group of 11 or 10 depending on the source fi 167 serial no. One section of this publication relates to the mosquito. And he talks about the losses and how they affected him, though eventually he became quite matteroffact about it. The acclaimed author of troublesome young men reveals the behindthescenes story of how the united states forged its wartime alliance with britain, told from the perspective of three key american players in london. Interesting facts about the aircraft of world war ii. The luftwaffe was the aerial warfare branch of the wehrmacht during world war ii. It provides photos, technical specifications, and operational histories for all major and most minor aircraft types. Synopsis an az encyclopaedia of every allied and axis fighting plane from 1933 to 1945 from the famous to the lesser known in all theatres of war from europe to asia and the pacific, including bombers, fighters, assault aircraft, torpedo launchers, oldstyle biplanes, and the first jets. The first carrier air campaign and the battle of the coral sea by robert c. Im never quite sure how to define words like best and better and here in cape breton believe it or not the incorrect use of better can actually start a fight.
The world war ii database is founded and managed by c. Between 1939 and 1945, world war 2 planes evolved to the point the jet engine was introduced and even the first cruise missile would see its first use by the axis powers. Apr 07, 2020 world war 2 saw more technological leaps in the field of military aircraft than any other conflict. Airwomen of the soviet union in world war ii, is a finalist for the 2020 yalsa award for excellence in nonfiction for young adults. No admirals are mentioned, but the day to day grind of convoy and u boat actions are covered fully, and he talks about the characters that he served with. Providing unfiltered accounts from those directly affected by the war, both at home and on the front lines, terkel allows the reader to experience what it truly meant to live through every facet of world war ii. World war 2 saw the airplane rise to even greater importance than in the first world war.
These aircraft were given to the 1st squadron stationed in zagreb for the necessary pilot training. Its nice to have books that have information on aircraft of wwii. Selected fulltext books and articles scratch one flattop. Interesting list, there are a number here ive been wanting to read, and a few i hadnt heard of which look interesting. Easy, secure checkout and flatrate shipping australiawide. Recommend some good, fairly recent books on wwii naval.
Stop in and introduce yourself to the other members. The british bomber since 1914 putnam aeronautical books by francis k. During world war ii, floatplanes and flying boats played a big part in the air forces of the world powers. We also provide aircraft of 1946 to showcase those aircraft that might have been deployed should the war have continued into 1946. Fighter combat in the jet age covers the entire history of jet fighters in action, from the end of world war ii to the present. Meticulously detailed, it features 300 photos, line drawings and graphs that reveal how jet fighters and their weapons have developed and improved, utterly changing the face of air combat. May 17, 20 discover book depositorys huge selection of military aircraft books online. What are some of the best nonfiction books about ww2. This is a list of the mostproduced aircraft types whose numbers exceed or exceeded 5,000. Other sources used were the more recent books, uboat versus aircraft and black may. Saving britain 1940 by patrick bishop, luftwaffe war diary. Race of aces, john brunings actionfueled world war ii narrative, follows the elite fighter pilots who competed to shoot down the most enemy planes. Jan 26, 2012 world war two aircraft specs of fighter planes by model and type.
With over 120 aircraft of wwii, from the bf109, fw190, p51, dc3 or c47 as it was known during the war years, spitfire, mosquito, bf. A collection of aircraft and naval digital artwork that i have done over the years, mostly to see whether i could, but a few are for asofyet incomplete books. Aircraft developed but not used operationally in the war are in the prototypes section at the end. List of books and articles about world war ii air warfare. Wwi airmen and their aircraft by alex revell listed under. Facts, figures and data for the german air force, 193345 wwii germany pavelec, s. With over 120 aircraft of wwii, from the bf109, fw190, p51, dc3 or c47 as it was known during the war years, spitfire, mosquito, bf110, he111, ju88 and a lot more. The list of aircraft of world war ii includes all the aircraft used by those countries which were at war during world war ii from the period between their joining the conflict and the conflict ending for them. I would suggest the secret army, which is a littleknown but fascinating firsthand account of the activities of the polish home army by its leader after the government fled the country, including daytoday details of the warsaw uprising. In fact, on the outbreak of war, only 15% of the luftwaffes aircraft were devoted to. The second world war was traumatic and frightening for children, and those. Navy and the imperial japanese navy that played out six months after the attack. There arent many good or even trustworthy ones in terms of honest scholarship and documentation in the overview category. Here we remember the forum members that passed away.
Although the question says aircraft in general i will pick a fighter here. Feb 03, 2020 there arent many good or even trustworthy ones in terms of honest scholarship and documentation in the overview category. Browse and buy a vast selection of aviation ww2 books and collectibles on. American aircraft of world war ii mondey, david on. Air superiority became a crucial component of battlefield operations and air forces were massively expanded during the conflict. Buy books about australia in ww2 from boffins books. The japanese used a tactic called kamikaze where they would purposely crash a plane into an enemy ship to sink it. Here are 12 historical fiction books set during world war. Despite the fact that these books are read in the basement of her. The book is advertised as a complete listing of all ww2 combat aircraft and ignoring trainers, transports, and patrol aircraft bombers was within an hour able to list at least 20 that were excluded and some of them i were surprised. The internet archive offers over 20,000,000 freely downloadable books and texts. Each aircraft listed is a pistonengined monoplane unless otherwise described.
Learn more about the contributions african americans made on the battlefield and the homefront during world war ii. The wwii battle of midway lasted from june 4, 1942 until june 7, 1942, though the bulk of the fighting took place on june 4. Farman f221222 bomber first allied plane to bomb berlin commonwealth boomerang australian home grown ingenuity. Airshows, signings, etc pm admin for global announcement windows 10 photo importing advice needed. Almost everyone would recognize the spitfire, p51 mustang, me109 or lancaster. Dutch kindelberger, to design a fighter from the ground up rather than produce another fighter, the curtiss p40, under license.
Aircraft of other classifications, whether transports, spotters, or flying boats, contributed to the war as much as their higherprofile combatcapable siblings. Also available in paperback, isbn 1880588544, isbn 9781880588543. What are the best childrens books on the second world war. I know some people on this forum arent a fan of his, but for a wide ranging series of ww2 aircraft reference books you cant far wrong with the william green series vol 1 to 4 fighters by country, vol 5 flying boats, vol 6 float planes, vol 7 to 10 bombers by.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of military aircraft books online. Best sellers in world history of world war ii 19391945. Aircraft of wwii is a concise and thorough reference of world war ii combat aircraft. I hope that i have added some value, in bringing it together, adding some missing pieces, and putting it together in a consistent fashion.
Aircraft in fiction covers various realworld aircraft that have made significant appearances in fiction over the decades, including in books, films, toys, tv programs, video games, and other media. The p51 originated with an april 1940 proposal to the british aircraft purchasing commission by the chief designer of north american aviation, j. The united states also lost 145 aircraft, 1 destroyer and 1 aircraft carrier, the uss yorktown. Aircraft of world war ii aviation factfile winchester, jim on. Todays thriving historical fiction genre provides readers with an escape from everyday life and a glimpse into a different time period in history. Finally, for easy to find, cheapies with some but not a great deal of information, seek out kenneth munsons books aircraft of world war i, bombers. Following the success of abc raf aircrafrt of world war ii, it was natural to consider publishing similar books dealing with aircraft which fought on the enemy side. The idea that japan could produce a superb fighting aircraft was very strange to the west. Aviation general following the success of abc raf aircrafrt of world war ii, it was natural to consider publishing similar books dealing with aircraft which fought on the enemy side. Despite that, when imperial japanese forces unleashed its power in 1941 this plane led all the attacks. The allied and axis sides of the war developed enormous war machines, capable of developing and rolling. However there were hundreds of aircraft types used between 1939 and 1945 and inevitably some were abject failures. Ive always enjoyed worst of lists and had an interest in aviation, so i thought it time to combine the two.
Floatplanes had the advantage of being more flexible in water operations, but they were often small and struggled with maneuverability due to the large float on the bottom of the plane. Saving britain 1940 by patrick bishop, the flying tigers by john toland, enemy coast ahead by guy g. A unique and useful feature is the author includes production levels for each aircraft in the statistics section which has often not been. From actionpacked eyewitness accounts such as guadalcanal diary to devastating holocaust memoirs like the diary of anne frank and night to the thrilling espionage tale of operation mincemeat, world war ii is the subject of some of the most fascinating and influential nonfiction books ever written each year, seemingly dozens of new titles emerge to offer fresh perspectives and uncover. List by country australia china czechoslovakia france germany italy japan netherlands poland romania russia united kingdom united states yugoslavia. Borrow a book books on internet archive are offered in many formats, including daisy. Aviation history and world war two sources and links. Some factual information reported by herington, such as the presumed identities of certain uboats, has been updated using the latest revised data from. The first one covers fighters, the second bombers isbn 97818488454590, and the third everything that doesnt fit the first two categories along with various odds and ends, specialpurpose planes, research aircraft etc. Only one is used, according to original designed purpose of the aircraft, or best deduction. It is known for its firepower, agility, and range and in early stages of war this plane was absolutely dominant.
This is the aircraft that pilot romeo adum deserted to the partisan side. Jul 25, 2012 its nice to have books that have information on aircraft of wwii. Relevance name best selling new arrivals price low to high price high to low customer rating. Any and all types of aircraft qualify, including airplanes, airships, balloons, gliders sailplanes, helicopters, etc. List by country australia china czechoslovakia france germany italy japan netherlands poland romania russia. Meticulously detailed, it features 300 photos, line drawings and graphs that reveal how jet fighters and their weapons have developed and. Each piece is accompanied by a short history detailing the exploits of the pilot or the aircraft itself. Many english language books focus on the western front, and its worth reading a book dedicated to the massive events of the east. The battle of midway was an epic wwii clash between the u. Actual pics from the era, general knowledge and stories about each plane. Italian aircraft world war ii abebooks shop for books. And aircraft of world war 2 is one of those books that should be in your library. Roots is the best, treating the theater with the detail and the balance it needs.
Airplanes also played an important role in the war at sea through the use of aircraft carriers. I know some people on this forum arent a fan of his, but for a wide ranging series of ww2 aircraft reference books you cant far wrong with the william green series vol 1 to 4 fighters by country, vol 5 flying boats, vol 6 float planes, vol 7 to 10 bombers by country which unfortunately is incomplete. There are a total of 698 world war 2 aircraft 1939 1945 entries in the military factory. Mar 24, 2020 world war ii aviation, historic, current, models, and any thing in the air. These appearances spotlight the popularity of different models of aircraft, and showcase the different types for the general public. World war two aircraft specs of fighter planes by model and type. The best books on pilots of the second world war five books. There are countless books, dvds and websites about the great aircraft of world war two. There are a total of 698 ww2 aircraft timeline 1939 1945. Usa, germany, russia, japan, and great britain as i studied the topic i found myself confused by different sources when i would want to know, for example.
Photo file above a facts and figures box with some bullet points of trivia. The heartstopping, nerveshredding race to be americas. Prototypes for aircraft that entered service under a different design number are. I have purchased about 7 wwii aircraft books and enjoy reading this one the most. Meindl paperback british naval aircraft since 1912 by owen thetford listed under military aircraft. The soviet union used a similar tactic to bring down german aircraft. Interesting stories and random facts from the second world. The 17 best books on world war i of 2020 thoughtco.
And those are the aircraft berliner, a prolific us aviation historian, will be presenting in a series of three books. Ok, one of my favourite books covering ww2 aviation has to be first light by. Facts, figures and data for the german air force, 193345 wwii germany. Buy war books online at the works, all military books are available to buy at the works.
Booktopia buy military aircraft books online from australias leading online. The battle of britain has been the subject of innumerable works, but for vividness and a sense of the overall flow of the battle, derek wood and derek dempsters the narrow margin is excellent for the british side, while adolf gallands the first and the last offers an intriguing look at the battle from the perspective of a german fighter pilot who later became a senior fighter commander. American icon studs terkel relives the personal tolls of world war ii through interviews with soldiers, sailors and civilians alike. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator.
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