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Flying Guns: World War I
From the Publisher
Flying Guns World War 1 describes the history of aircraft guns, ammunition and their installations in aircraft.
Topics covered:
? Technical history covering the development of guns and ammunition
? Aircraft installations covering all nations and an evaluation of their use in combat
? Appendices include comprehensive tables of gun installations of WW1 combat aircraft
? Details and illustrations of guns used and specifications of their ammunition
This book is unique and contains much information that has never been published. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of future of air combat, or in the design of fighting aircraft.
Flying Guns: World War II
From the Publisher
Development of Aircraft Guns, Ammunition and Installations 1933-45
* The definitive reference on WWII aircraft gun armament *
Covers all aspects of aircraft gun design and use
This book describes the history of aircraft guns, their ammunition and their installations in aircraft. It commences with a technical history covering the development of guns, their ammunition, and related issues such as mountings and sights. This is followed by chapters on aircraft installations covering all nations and an evaluation of their use in combat. Appendices include comprehensive tables of the gun installations of World War II combat aircraft with details and illustrations of the guns used and specifications of their ammunition.
There has never before been a comprehensive description of World War II aircraft gun armament. This book has been written with the aim of being the definitive work on this subject, dealing with armament of all participating air forces. Every technical aspect has been covered: gun design in the full range of sizes from small-calibre machine guns to heavy cannon; ammunition types and their use; fixed, flexible and turreted installations and gun sights. Comparative drawings and specifications of service weapons are provided, plus illustrations and data concerning their ammunition.
Flying Guns: Modern Era
From the Publisher
Flying Guns: The Modern Era describes the history of aircraft guns, their ammunition and their installations in aircraft, from the end of WW2 to the present day. This period has seen the development of guided missiles for both the air-to-air and ground-attack roles.
Topics covered include:
? Technical history covering post-war development of guns and their ammunition
? Aircraft installations covering all nations & an evaluation of their use in combat
? Comprehensive table of gun installations in combat aircraft and helicopters
? Comparative drawings of the principal service weapons
? Data tables of the guns and their ammunition
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