Fighters of the RAF Centenary

To celebrate the centenary of the Royal Air Force, Key Publishing presents a unique 100-page tribute to the fighters that have defended Britain and fought in conflicts across the world since 1918.

Every major combat type is covered, from the Sopwith Snipe of 1918 to today's Eurofighter Typhoon. Such famous aircraft as the Bulldog biplane, Hurricane and Spitfire, the Mosquito 'wooden wonder', the Lightning and the Phantom are profiled.

Within its pages readers will also find details of lesser-known warplanes, such as the Gloster Gamecock biplane, the Westland Whirlwind twin-engined, single-seater and the Supermarine Swift jet.

• The development of each type is covered along with examples of operational use

• Over 40 major fighters are covered

• Lavishly illustrated with archive images and full-colour artwork

• Details of examples of the Royal Air Force Museum's collection