Comprehensively covers the aircraft of twenty-one nations, from the beginning of each country's military aviation history. Vital data on 330 aircraft includes dimensions, weight, power plant, performance, armament, range, service dates, and much more. Each entry begins with a review of the machine's significance and its development, deployment, and eventual disposition. It also includes each aircraft's operational history, records set or broken, technological innovations, and includes technical data and aviation lore.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 337-376).