The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia Of The Wo... May 2026

The series is famous for its large format—roughly 12 inches by 9 inches—and extensive use of photography and detailed technical drawings.

Reviewers consider this the "single book resource" for a comprehensive listing of aircraft, covering roughly 95% of well-known models and many obscure types. It features technical stats and three-view drawings for almost every entry. The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Wo...

Readers often view these books as nostalgic "must-haves" for collectors, though some note they can't be perfectly comprehensive. The series is famous for its large format—roughly