About the book
The complete history of the P-61 \"Black Widow,\" one of the most advanced and most sinister-looking fighter aircraft of the Second World War.
The striking P-61 Black Widow was the first purpose-built American night fighter. Designed by Jack Northrop and Vladimir Pavlecka, the P-61's menacing appearance was matched by the plane's advanced technology and fearsome weaponry. Interestingly, the Widow is credited with the final aerial kill of the war.
- Black-and-white photos and vintage color photos
- Four-color profiles
- Detailed line drawings.
Part of the Legends of Warfare: Aviation series, this book—by prolific author David Doyle—tells the story of the Black Widow from the experimental XP-61 on through the final production variant, the F-15A.
Editions of P-61 Black Widow
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780764365270
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The complete history of the P-61 \"Black Widow,\" one of the most advanced and most sinister-looking fighter aircraft of the Second World War.
The striking P-61 Black Widow was the first purpose-built American night fighter. Designed by Jack Northrop and Vladimir Pavlecka, the P-61's menacing appearance was matched by the plane's advanced technology and fearsome weaponry. Interestingly, the Widow is credited with the final aerial kill of the war.
- Black-and-white photos and vintage color photos
- Four-color profiles
- Detailed line drawings.
Part of the Legends of Warfare: Aviation series, this book—by prolific author David Doyle—tells the story of the Black Widow from the experimental XP-61 on through the final production variant, the F-15A.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P-61 Black Widow about?
The complete history of the P-61 \"Black Widow,\" one of the most advanced and most sinister-looking fighter aircraft of the Second World War.
The striking P-61 Black Widow was the first purpose-built American night fighter. Designed by Jack Northrop and Vladimir Pavlecka, the P-61's menacing appearance was matched by the plane's advanced technology and fearsome weaponry. Interestingly, the Widow is credited with the final aerial kill of the war.
- Black-and-white photos and vintage color photos
- Four-color profiles
- Detailed line drawings.
Part of the Legends of Warfare: Aviation series, this book—by prolific author David Doyle—tells the story of the Black Widow from the experimental XP-61 on through the final production variant, the F-15A.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in P-61 Black Widow?
Society and Social Sciences > Warfare and defence > Military forces and sectors > Air forces and warfare
Where can I read a sample of P-61 Black Widow?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780764365270
Is P-61 Black Widow part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Legends of Warfare: Aviation
Who is/are the Author/s of the book P-61 Black Widow?
Schiffer Military History
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
P-61 Black Widow is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780764365270)
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