Aircraft of World War II contains 300 of the most important and influential military aircraft in service between 1939 and 1945. From Allied fighters to Axis bombers, from biplanes to flying boats, each of the aircraft featured is presented with a full colour profile artwork, alongside technical specifications.

Christopher Chant is a writer and editor specializing in aviation and modern military matters and has more than 175 books and programs to his credit. He has contributed to numerous works, such as The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft: War Machine and Warplane.