Cover of Fighter Command: American Fighters in Original World War II Color

Fighter Command: American Fighters in Original World War II Color

Contrary to the impression left by most World War II books, the war was not fought in black and white. The planes, the people and the times were the most colorful in history.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 160 pages

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