The World's Greatest Military Aircraft: The Combat Aircraft That Dominated the Skies and Revolutionised Warfare

When the hum of engines could be heard over the skies of London on 7 September 1940, it was the start of an onslaught that would push Britain to the brink.

The Blitz had begun, and as aircraft went up against aircraft, there was a fight for the nation. It was a time of iconic combat planes – the legendary Spitfire was born, facing off against the Third Reich’s famous Messerschmitt BF 109G. But it wasn’t a new spectacle. The first fighter aircraft the world had ever seen were built in French ...