Descripción

Illustrated by John Batchelor.

The bombing offensive is probably the most controversial aspect of modern warfare. This book traces the development of the bomber from its earliest beginnings when pilots dropped steel darts, artillery shells and kerosene to the production of jet bombers- the atom bomb. The authoritative text and magnificent drawings tell the story of the evolution of the bomber and its destructive power.

Contents

How the bomber was born
The first air forces
Engines and design
Airship raids on britain
Aeroplanes as bombers
The bombs
The bomb-sights
The heavies
The fighters meet their match
Between the wars
War! How the world's bombers lined up
Structure and design
Armament
Engine development
Radar
Bombs and bomb-sights
Bomber operations
Index

Note alle condizioni del volume
Usato ottime condizioni, lievi segni di uso e del tempo. (T-CA)

Autore/i Bryan Cooper
Editore Octopus Book Luogo London
Anno 1974 Pagine 124
Dimensioni 23x31 (cm) Illustrazioni ill. a colori e b/n n.t. - colors and b/w ills
Legatura cart. edit. con sovracc. ill. colori - Hardcover with dustjacket Conservazione Usato ottime condizioni - used very good
Lingua Inglese - English text Peso 1000 (gr)
ISBN 0706404106 EAN-13 9780706404104