Fighter Planes

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When were the first fighter planes built? What weapons does a fighter plane carry? How can a fighter escape an incoming missile? How do you get to be a fighter pilot? From the dogfights of the First World War to top secret missions flown by the latest stealth fighters, this book reveals the inner workings of the fastest, deadliest machines ever made. Superbly illustrated with photographs, illustrations and fold-out cutaway diagrams. With internet links to websites with video clips and panoramic views of aircraft. This is a new paperback edition of the current flexi bound edition. Other titles include Warships, Tanks, Submarines, Helicopters and more.