Aircraft of the Cold War 1945-91: The Essential Identification Guide

Aircraft of the Cold War 1945-91: The Essential Identification Guide


For over 40 years NATO and Warsaw Pact aircraft faced each other across the Iron Curtain, or fought in proxy wars around the world. Illustrated with detailed artworks of combat aircraft and their markings, Aircraft of the Cold War 1945 1991: Identification Guide is a comprehensive study of the planes in service with NATO and the Warsaw Pact and their respective units from the end of World War II until the reunification of Germany. Arranged chronologically by theatre, the book gives a complete organizational breakdown of the units of both sides, including the units and aircraft used in the proxy wars fought in Korea, Vietnam, the Middle East and elsewhere as well as the 'frontline' in Germany. Packed with 250 colour profiles of every major type of combat aircraft from the era, Aircraft of the Cold War 1945 1991 is an essential reference guide for modellers, military historians and aircraft enthusiasts. AUTHOR: Thomas Newdick is an aviation and defense writer and editor. He is author of The Essential Aircraft Identification Guide: Modern Military Airpower 1990 Present, The World's Greatest Military Aircraft, and Technical Guide: Japanese Aircraft of World War II. He is the editor of Air Forces Monthly and a regular contributor to Combat Aircraft and Aircraft Illustrated magazines. SELLING POINTS: . Comprehensive guide to the military aircraft units of the Cold War . Hundreds of color illustrations provide detailed visual profiles of every main type of aircraft . The combination of detailed text, specifications and superb illustrations provides a unique reference work to the aircraft, their histories, their achievements and their color schemes 250 photos and artworks