Inside Fighter Planes
- ISBN-10
- 1512471135
- ISBN-13
- 9781512471137
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 32
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-08-01
- Publisher
- Hungry Tomato ®
- Author
- Chris Oxlade
Description
Follow the powerful story of fighter aircraft—from the earliest six-winged inventions used during World War I right up to modern supersonic stealth fighters. Along the way, explore inside the cockpit of a Supermarine Spitfire, the engine of the jet-powered Messerschmitt Me 262, and the inner workings of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning. From dogfight tricks to ejector seats, learn how fighter plane technology and strategy have developed throughout military history, and see life through the eyes of a fighter pilot.
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