The Mighty Eighth + The Aviation Book Catalogus Vliegtuigen

The mighty Eighth: units, men and machines: A history of the U.S. 8th Army Air Force Hardcover – January 1, 1970 by Roger Anthony Freeman (Author)
The bestselling book responsible for dubbing the U.S. Eighth Air Force as "The Mighty" is back again in a revised edition. The most remarkable and most popular account of WWII aviation depicts the 8th from its arrival in Britain in 1942, to its spread across the country to operate from over 40 bases, on the way to becoming the largest air unit ever committed to battle. An extensively detailed and fully researched account covers intensive bomber and fighter sorties over Europe conducted by over 2,000 aircraft involving over 150,000 men. The exploits of B-17s, B-26s, and P-47s are told, along with little-known explanations of the vastly sophisticated supply chain that kept them flying. Over 700 photos of planes on the ground and in battle action depict formations and strategies, while over 150 full-color illustrations display aircraft group markings. An illustrated history of the American fighter units which waged successful compaigns against the Luftwaffe in World War II

The Aviation Book - The World's Aircraft from A-Z Catalog
A large hardcover book titled "The Aviation Book the World's Aircraft A-Z" by Fia O Caoimh" and published by Thames & Hudson 2006. With dustcover.
In this visual feast of aviation, Fia O Caoimh illustrates the history of flight through amazing drawings of nearly 400 of the world's aircraft, each individually rendered and with technical specs. A highly individual reference book, it will delight anyone who loves aircraft and the thrill of flying.