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The book, Bombers 1939 - 45 Patrol And Transport Aircraft, is one of The Pocket Encyclopedia of World Aircraft in Color books published in the late 1960s. This volume reviews bomber aircraft from the American B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator to the British Blenheim and the Japanese Betty. In all, over 80 different aircraft are profiled. Each of the covered bombers or transport aircraft are shown in their major aspects including side elevation, plan view from above and plan view from below in drawings that combine maximum visual appeal with essential details of construction. The accompanying illustration captions include important details as follows: 1) Date deployed; 2) Pilots and campaigns where the aircraft is most closely identified; 3) Type of engine including construction details; 4) Wing span; 5) Length; 6) Height; 7) Take-off weight; 8) Top speed; 9) Service ceiling and 10) Effective combat range. Text covering each bomber's development and service career rounds-out this unique "pocket" introduction to one of the most exciting periods in aviation history. The major sections of this book are as follows: 1) Preface; 2) Introduction; 3) The Colour Plates with aircraft specifications; 4) Aircraft development and service career highlights and 5) Index. This book is 163 pages and is in very good condition. The author is Kenneth Munson with John W. Wood (illustrations). Edition published in 1969.