Jane's Fighter Combat in the Jet Age
Fighter Combat in the Jet Agecovers the entire history  of jet fighters in action, from the end of World War II to the present.  Meticulously detailed, it features 300 photos, line drawings and graphs  that reveal how jet fighters and their weapons have developed and  improved, utterly changing the face of air combat. It also focuses on  the key technological developments of the Cold War, such as the  fighters built to intercept nuclear bombers and to dominate European  skies in a Third World War.With combat examples from Southeast  Asia, the Falklands and the Middle East,Fighter Combatin  the Jet Agecompares and contrasts the fighter aircraft of  different nations and manufacturers. Also included are spreads with  sidebars and boxes describing fighter tactics, major air battles,  experimental weapons and famous pilots. It's enough to thrill aircraft  enthusiasts of all ages.