Practical handbook ideal for ease of identification at air shows and in operation; Describes and illustrates every major military aircraft in service; Types include fighters, fighter/ bombers, helicopters, transports and trainers; Each aircraft illustrated with colour side view and black and white three-view line drawing; Technical information on armament, engines, weight, performance and dimensions; Briefings on the world's air arms and an inventory of aircraft in service; World air force insignias in colour