Inside Fighter Planes |
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| Author:
| Oxlade, Chris |
| Series title: | Inside Military Machines Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5124-3227-5 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2017 |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Hungry Tomato ® |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $27.99 |
Book Description:
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Follow the powerful story of fighter aircraft--from the earliest six-winged inventions used during World War I right up to modern supersonic stealth fighters. Along the way, explore inside the cockpit of a Supermarine Spitfire, the engine of the jet-powered Messerschmitt Me 262, and the inner workings of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning. From dogfight tricks to ejector seats, learn how fighter plane technology and strategy have developed throughout military history, and see life...
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Follow the powerful story of fighter aircraft--from the earliest six-winged inventions used during World War I right up to modern supersonic stealth fighters. Along the way, explore inside the cockpit of a Supermarine Spitfire, the engine of the jet-powered Messerschmitt Me 262, and the inner workings of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning. From dogfight tricks to ejector seats, learn how fighter plane technology and strategy have developed throughout military history, and see life through the eyes of a fighter pilot.