Military Aircraft on Display: First World War to the Present Day

Royston Morris’ book features a broad range of military aircraft from the First World War right up to the modern day which can be seen on display in the skies and on the ground in Britain. ''Each of the 180 colour images has reproduced well and is accompanied by an extended caption giving an insight into the type and individual airframe''s history. The pleasing end result resembles something akin to a high-quality museum guide.'' ''Ideal for aviation enthusiasts, Military Aircraft On Display by Royston Morris features a broad range of aircraft from World War I up to the modern day that can be seen on display in the skies and on the ground in the UK.'' The military aircraft featured in this book range from the monoplanes and bi-planes of the early twentieth century to the hi-tech supersonic jet fighters used by air forces across the world today. These aircraft include not only planes, but also gyrocopters and helicopters. They can be seen giving displays at air days and airshows or as static exhibits at a wide variety of locations – military and aviation museums, airports, airfields and aerodromes – sometimes on an almost daily basis as they are still serving with the relevant air forces.Some aircraft are also found at military establishments around the country, where they are plinthed and act as gate guardians, or in the hands of private individuals, more often than not a section of the craft being displayed – cockpits, nosecones or part of the fuselage.The photographs in this book feature a broad range of military aircraft from the First World War right up to the modern day which can be seen on display in the skies and on the ground in Britain.

• | Author: Royston Morris
• | Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• | Publication Date: Aug 15, 2025
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781398123793
• | ISBN-10: 139812379X