The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft is a fully international guide, listing all the world's manufacturers of production aircraft, both military and civil, from the beginning of powered flight to the present day. The A to Z arrangement of this valuable reference book provides details of almost 1500 manufacturers and is designed to give the general reader a wide acquaintanceship with thousands of different types of aircraft and at the same time serve the more knowledgeable expert with easily accessible information. A reference book of this scope belongs in the library of all aviation enthusiasts as a vital research tool. - Provides all the important information on a huge range of manufacturers - Features over 1000 stunning images of a huge range of aircraft - Includes an extensive introduction on the history of aviation Pages slightly foxed