Illustrated with detailed artworks of Japanese aircraft and their
markings, Japanese Aircraft of World War II is a detailed guide to all
the aircraft deployed by the Japanese military from the Second
Sino-Japanese War to the surrender in the Pacific in August 1945.
Organized alphabetically by manufacturer, this book includes every type
of aircraft, from fighters to seaplanes, bombers, reconnaissance
aircraft, torpedo bombers and carrier aircraft. All the best-known types
are featured, such as the Mitsubishi G4M 'Betty', Nakajima B6N2 Tenzan,
Aichi B7A2 Ryusei torpedo bomber and the world- famous Mitsubishi A6M
'Zero' fighter. The entries are accompanied by exhaustive captions and
specifications. The guide is illustrated with profile artworks,
three-views, and special cutaway artworks of the more famous aircraft in
service, such as the Aichi D3A1 'Val', Mitsubishi A6M2 Reisen, and
Nakajima Ki.27 'Nate'. Illustrated with more than 120 artworks,
Japanese Aircraft of World War II is an essential reference guide for
modellers and enthusiasts with an interest in military aircraft of World
War II.