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A field guide to airplanes
EXTENDING THE PRINCIPLES OF THE FAMED PETERSON IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM to the man-made world, A Field Guide to Airplanes will enable you to iden-tify virtually any aircraft in North America, whether in the air or on the ground. The only true field guide to airplanes, this third edition is fully revised and updated to include all the latest advances in general aviation, military aircraft, commercial airliners, business jets, and helicopters.
A FIELD GUIDE TO AIRPLANES
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More than 400 aircraft every production model of every vintage, helicopter and fixed wing, civilian and military, that you are likely to see in North America J
Beautiful, accurate illustrations with side and overhead views, arrows, and detailed drawings pinpointing the differences between similar models
A clear, succinct description of each aircraft, including statistical information, history, and a list of important field marks that distinguish one craft from another
Aircraft grouped by visual similarity for ease of identification
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