From the wood and canvas biplanes of World War One to the latest vertical takeoff stealth fighters and pilotless drones of the world's air forces, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how combat aircraft have gradually become the sophisticated stealth machines of today.

Includes index.

Combat planes -- Wood and canvas -- Skies over England -- High altitude bombers -- Air war at sea -- The first jets -- Jet verses jet -- Jump jets -- Swing wings -- Tank busters -- Gunships -- Stealth -- UAVs -- Famous planes -- Other amazing planes.