John Batchelor Books

With the birth of the jet age at the end of World War II, military combat planes acquired new, highly efficient capabilities. This exciting, well-researched coloring book sends you flying high as you read about and color accurate illustrations of these historic aircraft. Forty-four finely detailed illustrations depict a low-flying U.S. F-117 Stealth fighter, an aircraft carrier-based F-18, a Tornado GR-1, a Russian-built MiG-15, a Northrop F-5, an English Electric Lightning, a Republic F-105D, and a host of others, McDonnell Douglas F-15Mitsubishi F-1Lockheed F-80 Shooting StarMiG-25 FoxbatDe Havilland VampireGrumman F9F CougarConvair F-102Dassault Mirage 3NG…and many more.Accompanied by fact-filled captions that provide a brief description of each plane, these clear and accurately rendered illustrations bring to life all the drama of the quest for air superiority. A special treat for coloring book fans, this spectacular collection of high-performance fighter planes will thrill any aircraft enthusiast.

Recognized for its significance in literature, this book serves as an essential resource for scholars and future generations. It is presented in its original print format, preserving any marks or annotations to maintain its authentic character. This approach ensures that the book's historical and scholarly value is not lost over time.