A Field Guide To Airplanes, Third Edition Overview:

For serious enthusiasts and amateurs alike, this is the only true field guide to airplanes.

Extending the principles of the famed Peterson Identification System to the man-made world, A Field Guide to Airplanes will enable you to identify virtually any plane in North America, in the air or on the ground.

This fully revised and updated third edition features more than 400 aircraft, including 75 new planes that incorporate the latest advances in general aviation, military aircraft, commercial airliners, business jets, and helicopters. Beautiful and accurate illustrations include arrows and detailed drawings to help pinpoint the differences between similar models. Clear, succinct descriptions of each plane include statistical information, history, and a list of important field marks that distinguish one plane from another.

A Field Guide to Airplanes, Third Edition" by M. R. Montgomery and illustrated by Gerald L. Foster is an extensive resource that allows readers to identify almost any aircraft in North America. This guide extends the principles of the Peterson Identification System to aircraft, featuring over 400 types, including 75 new models that cover advancements in various sectors such as general aviation, military, commercial airliners, business jets, and helicopters. The third edition of this guide is notable for its detailed and beautiful illustrations which help in distinguishing between similar aircraft models. It provides statistical information, historical context, and essential characteristics unique to each aircraft, making it a valuable resource for both serious aviation enthusiasts and amateurs.

By M. R. Montgomery, Illustrated by Gerald L. Foster
304 pages