Drawings, photographs, and text describe a variety of fighter planes, both U.S. and foreign, in use in World Wars I and II, including Britain's Sopwith Camel, the German Fokker and Messerschmitts, the American Curtiss series and the Lockheed Lightning.

Discusses the F-16 Fighting Falcon, its uses, engines, weapons, and future in the U.S. Air Force.

Book will introduce the reader to high fliers.

"Uncover the coolest aircraft used by militaries around the world with leveled text, infograhics, and up-close photos"-- Provided by publisher.