The Encyclopedia of American Aircraft (1979) | Vintage Aviation Reference Book | 416 Pages, Illustrated Hardcover with Dust Jacket

For the Aviation Buff Who Wants to Know It All

Packed with technical detail and over 800 illustrations, this oversized vintage reference work is your runway to the world of American flight. Covering more than 1,200 aircraft types—from Wright Brothers gliders to Cold War bombers—this richly illustrated encyclopedia is a cornerstone for collectors, model builders, or history lovers.

This 1979 edition, edited by Anthony Robinson with a foreword by Lt. Gen. Ira C. Eaker (USAF, Ret.), offers a visually immersive and fact-packed journey through American military and civilian aviation history.

Specifications

• Title: The Encyclopedia of American Aircraft
• Editor: Anthony Robinson
• Foreword: Lt. Gen. Ira C. Eaker, USAF (Ret.)
• Publisher: Orbis Publishing/A&W Publishers, 1979
• ISBN: 0-88365-410-5
• Pages: 416
• Language: English
• Size: 12 x 9 x 2 inches
• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
• Genre: Military History / Aviation Reference

Condition Notes

• Dust jacket has some shelf wear and minor edge scuffing (see photos)
• Pages are clean and intact
• Binding is tight
• No writing or highlighting, except prior owner's name on endpaper
• A stunning collectible for display or deep reading

Why You’ll Love It

Whether you’re cataloging your aircraft model collection, researching aviation history, or simply love stunning visuals of vintage planes—this book has you covered. It’s large, commanding, and full of well-organized info that rewards browsing or serious study.

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