Modern Military Aircraft: The World's Fighting Aircraft 1945 to the Present Day Hardcover – October 1, 2014

Bought it for my nephew, who like me, is enthralled with military aircraft. Reminded me of the many books I had when I was a kid.

I've been a military aviation fanatic since I was 10. I had a pocket sized book (Modern Combat Aircraft - published in UK, don't remember the publisher's name) with 110 aircraft (one color side profile for each aircraft, and 3D sectional diagrams for most but not all aircraft and specifications).I'd memorized it within a few weeks and could identify any aircraft from the book instantly.Bought this for my 7 year old, who has similar interest in aircraft, cars and all things machines. Obviously, it's a coffee table book not geared towards a young audience because little minds cant fathom all the details the author provides, so they remain content with leafing through it looking at the pictures. But for me, it's been fascinating.Highly recommended, especially for the price I'd paid for it (just under $20). Had it shipped (along with 3 other books - a total of about 20 lbs) to my current location in Middle East via AmazonGlobal and it arrived within one week. Cost me less than $50 for shipping all 20 lbs of these books. Not bad at all. Kudos to AmazonGlobal.

Excellent book with major military planes during the Cold War and complete atlas of major military planes and complete information this is a great book.

This book is generally good, using the same format as Winchester's Classic Military Aircraft. Lots of aircraft covered from all over the world in two page spreads. My only criticism is the non selection of certain aircraft which have some historical significance. The book contains multiple spreads of variants of the same aircraft. Five separate spreads on the Lockheed C-130 for example, as well as some less interesting types. Unfortunately missing is the Lockheed F-80, the North American B-45, the Martin B-57, the Northrup YB-49, the Douglas B-66,the Douglas C-124 and the Fairchild C-119. Each reader will probably have his own list of omissions, but these aircraft are either significant, interesting of both. I would still recommend the book for the price.Robert Anderson

The best book on Modern Military Aircraft there is, to go along with his other 2 books in the Series on WW2 Aircraft and Civil Aircraft.

I wouldn’t classify this as being in “good” shape.

Sent it to my brother for Christmas.He really likes i

Liked the book it was very detailed and informative