Military aircraft in world war ii included bombers, fighters, and reconnaissance airplanes, as well as a limited number of cargo transports, gliders, blimps, and even jets. Wwii is too vast and rich of a subject for any one book to comprehensively cover all aspects of the conflict, so when searching for a book on the topic, youll need to define your area of interest. Wikimedia commons has media related to world war ii american aircraft. Whether your focus mainly lies on the buildup and early days of the war or the pacific theater, there are plenty of tomes out there than can whet your appetite for knowledge. 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. Each book describes the strategic setting, traces the operations of the major american units involved, and analyzes the impact of. From the p51 mustang and supermarine spitfire to the yakovlev yak3, messerschmitt me 109, and vought f4u corsair, this comprehensive encyclopedia presents the most important aircraft flown by all the combatants in europe and the pacific. However, they were developed too late to change the course of the war. 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. Almost everyone would recognize the spitfire, p51 mustang, me109 or lancaster. A list of usaaf, usn, uscg, and usmc aircraft of the world war ii time period. Prototypes for aircraft that entered service under a different design number are. Nevertheless, the canadian contribution to the air war of world war 2 should never be overlooked.
Best sellers in world history of world war ii 19391945. 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. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator. Although its scholarly reputation is often debated, the rise and fall of the third reich remains one of the most influential tomes about world war ii to this day. There are countless books, dvds and websites about the great aircraft of world war two. Ive always enjoyed worst of lists and had an interest in aviation, so i thought it time to combine the two. Aircraft of various kinds had played a highly visible, but relatively minor role in world war i, but during world war ii they were.
And aircraft of world war 2 is one of those books that should be in your library. The book was a huge commercial success, selling one million hardcover copies and going through twenty printings in its first year. Todays thriving historical fiction genre provides readers with an escape from everyday life and a glimpse into a different time period in history. 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. 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, i sank the bismarck. Osprey aircraft of the aces 129 j2m raiden and n1k12 shiden aces sc 2016. Each of the wellknown aircraft types are covered, but so too are the lesser known aircraft that reached the flying prototype stage during the war. Aircraft of world war ii series by david mondey hardcover, 239256 pages. Navy and marine carrierbased aircraft of world war ii, a unique look at all of the american carrierbased fighters, scoutdive bombers, and torpedo bombers of world war ii. World war ii was the first war in which jet aircraft participated in combat with examples being used on both sides of the conflict during the latter stages of the war. Get the best deals on original ww ii us books when you shop the largest online selection at. Three wwii aircraft that were shot down during a decisive u. During world war ii, floatplanes and flying boats played a big part in the air forces of the world powers.
Formed in 1912, lockheed aircraft corporation was a leading wwii aircraft manufacturer and was responsible for the only plane in production throughout the entire war, the p38 lightning. Navy and marine carrierbased aircraft of world war. Anexhaustive survey of the aircraft flown by all the combatants in europe and the pacific. Here are 12 historical fiction books set during world war. Aircraft developed but not used operationally in the war are in the prototypes section at the end. By the end of the conflict on 2 september 1945 germany, the united kingdom, and the united states all. The second part focuses on complete aircraft, depicting military and commercial single, twin, and multiengine planes. Major piston aero engines of wwii bringham, victor on. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. These books which are fascinating, factual, and wonderfully illustrated will appeal to aficionados of wwii military aircraft, admirers of the art of technical drawing, airplane buffs, and historians. A collection of public domain world war ii books, radio broadcasts, vdiscs, films, and other ephemera. With fullcolor illustrations of every fighting plane from 19331945, including bombers, fighters, assault aircraft, and many more 9780760728734 by angelucci, enzo and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. In japanese army air forcertafcafipsf service by richard m.
Stop in and introduce yourself to the other members. At ww2 reads we focus primarily on nonfiction which has more than enough drama and excitement to keep any student of the period occupied. Japanese training aircraft were redorange where combat aircraft would have been. World war ii imperial japanese navy trainer aircraft were frequently modified from operational aircraft and differentiated by the suffix letter k. These three books are useful guides to many of the aircraft that served in world war ii.
However there were hundreds of aircraft types used between 1939 and 1945 and inevitably some were abject failures. However there are depths that can be explored by fiction in a way that cannot be paralleled by true storytelling. First published in 1960, this national book award winner and new york times bestseller traces the rise and fall of nazi germany from adolf hitlers birth in 1889 to the end of world war ii in 1945. Ww2 passion which books in addition to factual books. Complete book of world war ii combat aircraft, 19331945. A splendid book which details the aeroplanes flown by the royal air force during world war ii. The author uses factual narratives along with superb pictures in color to describe each specific type of aircraft. Janes world war ii tanks and fighting vehicles the. The battle of midway was an epic wwii clash between the u. Discover the best world war ii history in best sellers. We have about 3 factual books about ww2 are there any fiction books that coudl be connected to ww2 for 8 years old. A list of aircraft used by italy during world war ii until its capitulation to the allies in september 1943. But what blows you away is the quality of the photos, some are rare, others are famous. Its nice to have books that have information on aircraft of wwii.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. P51b mustang the bastard stepchild that saved the 8th af has been sent by osprey publications for print. Interesting list, there are a number here ive been wanting to read, and a few i hadnt heard of which look interesting. Navy and the imperial japanese navy that played out six months after the attack. The germans used the first jet fighters in world war ii, among them the messerschmitt me262.
List of regia aeronautica aircraft used in world war ii. Buy japanese aircraft of world war ii technical guides by thomas newdick isbn. Ww2 soviet aircraft 19391945 bolstered by lendlease, the soviets took what they could and developed several capable aircraft designs of their own in. Us coast guard aircraft and their stations december 7. Free ebooks, world war ii, military history, nook books. Wreckage of lost american wwii planes finally found, in a. Here we remember the forum members that passed away. Stuart j wright tells the gripping story of a world war ii american aircrew flying missions from old buckenham, england in a b24 liberator bomber they nicknamed corky. The top ten ww2 fiction books of all time ww2 reads. Documentary about secret allied projects in world war two. The technical pages are excellent and the history is informative and concise. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The top 12 historical fiction books set during world war.
My new only criticism is that it doesnt take include every aircraft type to fight in ww2 but it. While the entire genre is booming, novels set during world war ii are particularly popular. Online shopping for military aircraft from a great selection at books store. Japanese aircraft of world war ii technical guides. Discover book depositorys huge selection of military aircraft books online. List of aircraft of japan during world war ii wikipedia. After that italy was divided in two states, the axis italian social republic in the north and the allied italian kingdom in the south. Airshows, signings, etc pm admin for global announcement windows 10 photo importing advice needed. A series of 40 illustrated books that describe the campaigns in which u. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. World war ii aircraft engineering and technology history. This is a list of aircraft used by the imperial japanese army and imperial japanese navy during world war ii. We present our top ten ww2 fiction books of all time.
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