Fighter and Reconnaissance Aircraft, 19391945brings together the most significant fighter planes of World War II in a single, handy volume arranged in alphabetical order. The book includes typical examples such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the Supermarine Spitfire, Yakovlev Yak-3, and the North American P-51 Mustang. Features 150 entries of the most important weapons of the era Every weapon is illustrated with an accurate color artwork Each entry includes a specifications table with essential information such as armament, weight, speed, and range Concise text provides a summary of the design, development, service history, and performance of each weapon