Nightfighter: The Battle for the Night Skies

In less than a century, the fighter plane has evolved into a sophisticated machine that, with a skilled and daring pilot, can take 24-hour command of the skies. Return to the origins of night warfare in the early encounters during World War I and follow it through to the multi-role aircraft of the 1990s, with all the developments in plane design, weapons, and radar described. Step into the cockpit with the brave fliers, who provide in-depth detail of individual engagements. With fact-boxes and over 140 photos.