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A Field Guide to Airplanes, Third Edition by M. R. Montgomery

A Field Guide to Airplanes, Third Edition

M. R. Montgomery

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · March 20, 2006

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Who it’s for
Identify North American planes with illustrations, distinguishing details, statistics, and brief histories.
Themes
Airplane identification, Aircraft field marks, Aircraft history
Genres
Aviation, Aviation History, Aeronautics & Astronautics

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About this book

Extending the principles of the famed Peterson Identification System to the man-made world, A Field Guide to Airplanes will enable you to identify virtually any plane in North America, in the air or on the ground. This fully revised and updated third edition features more than 400 aircraft, including 75 new planes that incorporate the latest advances in general aviation, military aircraft, commercial airliners, business jets, and helicopters.

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Beautiful and accurate illustrations include arrows and detailed drawings to help pinpoint the differences between similar models. Clear, succinct descriptions of each plane include statistical information, history, and a list of important field marks that distinguish one plane from another. For serious enthusiasts and amateurs alike, this is the only true field guide to airplanes.

Aircraft Field Marks

Identify North American planes with illustrations, distinguishing details, statistics, and brief histories.

Come here for

  • Illustrations with arrows and detailed drawings
  • Field marks that distinguish similar models

Expect

  • Descriptions covering statistics and history
  • Aircraft ranging from airliners to helicopters

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Aviation History68%
Aeronautics & Astronautics56%

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Authors
M. R. Montgomery
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
March 20, 2006
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Airplane identification · Aircraft field marks · Aircraft history
Reading lane
Aeronautics & Astronautics