Edward Fraser's 'Famous Fighters of the Fleet' is a riveting account of historical naval battles that shaped the course of naval warfare. Written in a captivating and descriptive style, Fraser vividly brings to life the heroic tales of famous naval commanders and their triumphs at sea. The book provides a rich literary context by delving into the strategic maneuvers and tactical decisions made by these notable figures, offering readers a deeper understanding of naval combat throughout history. Fraser's attention to detail and meticulous research make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in military history and naval warfare. Edward Fraser, a seasoned maritime historian and naval enthusiast, brings his passion for naval history to the forefront in 'Famous Fighters of the Fleet.' His expertise in the subject shines through in the meticulous details and insightful analysis present throughout the book. As a respected authority in naval history, Fraser's writing is both informative and engaging, making complex historical events accessible to a wide audience. I highly recommend 'Famous Fighters of the Fleet' to anyone with an interest in naval history or military strategy. Edward Fraser's expertly crafted narrative and in-depth exploration of famous naval battles make this book a must-read for history buffs and military enthusiasts alike.

This volume is the 1960 follow-up to the 1959 publication “Famous Bombers of the Second World War: Volume One,” William Green here covers a further extensive number of aircraft focussing on the fighters used by the Axis and Allies during the Second World War. As before the types in approximate order of introduction to operational service and providing a brief developmental and operational history of each type. Includes ME Komet, Hawker Hurricane, Supermarine Spitfire, Mustang, FW190, the Russian YAK series, Hellcat, Mitsubishi Zero, BF109 and the Lockheed Lightning. An Invaluable companion to Volume One, as beautifully and comprehensively illustrated as before.

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Summary: Traces the development of Air Force aviation by examining specific types of fighter planes.

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The proposition that innovation is critical in the cost-effective design and development of successful military aircraft is still subject to some debate. RAND research indicates that innovation is promoted by intense competition among three or more industry competitors. Given the critical policy importance of this issue in the current environment of drastic consolidation of the aerospace defense industry, the authors here examine the history of the major prime contractors in developing jet fighters since World War II. They make use of an extensive RAND database that includes nearly all jet fighters, fighter-attack aircraft, and bombers developed and flown by U.S. industry since 1945, as well as all related prototypes, modifications, upgrades, etc. The report concludes that (1) experience matters, because of the tendency to specialize and thus to develop system-specific expertise; (2) yet the most dramatic innovations and breakthroughs came from secondary or marginal players trying to compete with the industry leaders; and (3) dedicated military R&D conducted or directly funded by the U.S. government has been critical in the development of new higher-performance fighters and bombers.