Traces the history of aerial combat from World War I to the Falklands War, describes the evolution of aircraft technology and air war strategy, and looks at air combat in Vietnam

The story of air fighting

Engineering & Transportation

JOHNSON, J.E.

Engineering

Hutchinson

The last book written by legendary 38-confirmed-kill British RAF WW2 ace Air Vice-Marshal J E 'Johnnie' Johnson, this time co-written with friend and ace Wing Commander 'Laddie' Lucas. Covers the European air war primarily from the British perspective, but with a tribute to the work of the USAAF 8th Air Force - as well as to the work of NZ, Australian, Canadian and US airmen flying with the RAF fighter force. Covers from the Battle of Britain, the fighter offensive of 1941, the desperate defence of Malta, and from Normandy to the end of the Third Reich. Includes some German perspectives from post war friendships with the likes of Gen Adolph Galland, their major rival during hostilities. Excellent in its interesting, easy to read overview of all campaigns in which the two fought - has many illustrations.

Winged Victory

RANDOM HOUSE UK

Traces the history of aerial combat from World War I to the Falklands War, describes the evolution of aircraft technology and air war strategy, and looks at air combat in Vietnam

STORY OF AIR FIGHTING

In World War One, pilots flew alone, engaging in aerial duels using rifles or revolvers. Solo planes evolved into two-seaters, then into ones capable of carrying entire squadrons. But, as aircraft gained speed and altitude, the trend reversed, and with the advent of supersonic technology, air warfare has come full circle--back to single numbers. The top-scoring Allied Fighter Pilot of World War Two chronicles the achievements of the greatest fliers of both sides, who played a big part in shaping the course of combat.

Cassell Military Classics: Full Circle: The Story of Air Fighting

History

Military

Cassell

Full circle: the story of air fighting.

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Pan.

The thrilling story of the top scoring Allied fighter pilot of World War II 'Johnnie' Johnson, who served with Fighter Command squadrons throughout the war, scoring his 38th and final victory in September 1944. From the moment the author joins his first operational Spitfire squadron in August 1940, the reader is taken on an epic journey through the great aerial fighter actions of the war including the Battle of Britain, sweeps across the Channel and over France, Dieppe and Normandy; and finally, operations across the Rhine and into Germany itself.

Wing Leader

Ballantine Books

"From the Battle of Britain to the last sotie-by the top scoring Ace of the R.A.F."

Johnnie Johnson joined the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve in 1939 as a week-end flier, and finished the war as the top-scoring Allied fighter pilot with 38 confirmed victories.  WING LEADER is his account of the Battle of Britain, of the bitter fighting over Dieppe, and of the final battle across the skies of France and over the Rhine when, as a group captain, he commanded a British wing of the latest and most powerful Spitfires.  "WING LEADER is a magnificent story of fighter pilots--so graphic in its description of aerial combat, so sympathetic in its portraits of fighting men that it will rank with the finest books which have come out of the war." (B-O-T Editorial Review Board)

Europe

Battle Of Britain

Automotive

Doubleday, Canada

The Story of Air Fighting (Bantam War Book Series)

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Bantam]

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