American Aircraft Development of the Second World War: Research, Experimentation and Modification 1939-1945

Historically rich in detail with previously unpublished photographs from private archives Emphasises little-known and unique experimental and modified military aircraft for the purpose of research and experimentation in support of development, advancing aeronautical technology or meeting narrow needs for the evolving battlefield Illuminates little known or minimally documented projects, which significantly advanced the science and technology of aeronautics, propulsion, aircraft systems, avionics and ordnance The ‘war stories’ are those of military staffs, engineering teams and test pilots struggling against short schedules and tight resource constraints to push the bounds of technology  A new and fresh angle on American wartime aviation and of much interest to military and aviation historians as well as modellers This book presents a little-known aspect of America’s aircraft development during the Second World War in emphasising unique and non-production aircraft or modification