Bill Gunston

"Millions of people travel by airplane every day, but how many of them actually know how planes get in the air, stay in the air, and safely get passengers to their destination? Readers will know all these things and more after exploring this deep dive into the science of flight. Detailed diagrams and amazing illustrations take readers into the cockpit of a plane, explain how radar works, and break down the basic parts of an aircraft. The immersive...

Discusses the mining and transporting of coal, its uses and products, problems and difficulties associated with its use, and future technology.

Photographs, illustrations, and plane specifications help trace the development of military aircraft from balloons to stealth bombers and unmanned fighters.

The bulk of these fine cutaways, which are an art form in their own right, have not seen the light of day for many decades, and after years in the archives they are now being republished once again. All the major Allied and Axis combat types ranging from Spitfire and Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters to Lancaster and flying Fortress bombers are covered.