Fighter and reconnaissance Aircraft 1939-1945 brings together the most significant fighter planes of World War II in a single, handy volume arranged in alphabetical order. The book includes classic examples such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the Supermarine Spitfire, Yakoview Yak-3, and North American P-51 Mustang. The book features 150 entries of the most important aircraft of the era. Every aircraft is illustrated with an accurate color artwork. Each entry includes a specifications table with essential information such as armament, weight, speed, and range. The concise text provides a summary of the design, development, service history and performance of each aircraft.