Cockpits in Combat – Military Aircraft from the First World War to the Present Day

Cockpits in Combat offers a visual immersion into the cockpits of the most iconic military aircraft, from the First World War to the present day. Designed for enthusiasts of military aviation, this book allows readers to understand what a pilot sees when taking his place at the controls of a biplane, a bomber or a modern fighter.

The work showcases large-format photographs centred on the controls, instruments and immediate environment of the pilot. From early aircraft with fabric-covered wooden airframes to contemporary supersonic fighters, the book traces more than a century of technical and operational evolution. The publisher's record indicates 224 pages, 300 photographs, a format of 24 x 30 cm, a publication date of 10/05/2017 and publication in French.

For a Forties Factory customer, this book fits perfectly into an aviation, military and collecting universe. It will appeal equally to Second World War enthusiasts and to those passionate about aeronautical technology, cockpits, bombers, fighters and the history of aerial combat. The subject is visual, technical and accessible, with strong documentary value.

Why choose this product?

• Original subject: combat aircraft cockpits.
• Covers a broad period, from the First World War to the present day.
• Large-format images of controls and instruments.
• Suited to enthusiasts of military aviation and quality illustrated books.
• Strong coherence with the Forties Factory universe.

Pairs well with:
To be complemented with a book on Second World War aviation, a work on Allied or German fighters, or a military aviation-inspired accessory.