Air Power: A Modern Illustrated Military History

by Bill Gunston, John Batchelor (Illustrations), David A. Anderton

Fine in Very Good jacket, Authoritative text and magnificent drawings tell the story of the evolution of the fighter and the bomber from the frail biplanes spotting for the rival guns over trench lines of the First World War to the most modern jet aircraft. DJ has slight signs of age and slight curl to the top edge. NO International or Priority.

392 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1979

About the author

Bill Gunston was a British aviation and military author. He flew with Britain's Royal Air Force from 1945 to 1948, and after pilot training became a flying instructor. He spent most of his adult life doing research and writing on aircraft and aviation. He was the author of over 350 books and articles. His work included many books published by Salamander Books.