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American Secret Projects: Fighters and Bombers of World War 2

American Secret Projects: Fighters and Bombers of World War 2

by Tony Buttler and Alan Griffith
Hardback
Publication Date: 13/11/2014

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This book includes and describes the major fighter and bomber proposals from the American aircraft industry for the period roughly 1937-1945. These embrace various fighter and interceptor concepts, medium, heavy and intercontinental bombers, attack aircraft and anti-submarine aircraft, both for the USAAF and US Navy. Particular emphasis is placed on 'Circular Proposals' - a system of submitting designs against requirements circulated around industry by the Army Air Force in the 1930s and early 1940s. The illustrations show drawings and photographs of unbuilt designs merged with the history and photographs of real aeroplanes. Very little has been published previously about American projects from this time period and much of the material will not have been seen widely before. It will therefore be fascinating reading for all lovers of the previously highly successful 'Secret Projects' series and aviation historians.
ISBN:
9781906537487
9781906537487
Category:
Military aircraft
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
13-11-2014
Publisher:
Crecy Publishing
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
192
Dimensions (mm):
280x210x20mm
Weight:
1.18kg
Tony Buttler

Tony Buttler joined High Duty Alloys in 1974 as a metallurgist and for nearly 20 years was involved in the testing of aluminium and titanium airframe and engine components. After leaving HDA, he earned his Masters degree in Archives and Library Studies at Loughborough University, and in 1996 began his career as an aviation historian. He has since written 30 books and numerous articles, and has become particularly well known for his work on prototypes and secret projects. He lives in Worcestershire, UK.

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