Modern Military Airpower 1990-Present

Illustrated with detailed artworks of modern military aircraft and their markings with exhaustive captions and specifications, Modern Military Airpower 1990–Present: The Essential Aircraft Identification Guide is an extensively researched review of the equipment and organisation of the world’s air forces and their deployment in recent conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere. Organized by country, branch of the armed forces, and squadron, this book details the responsibilities of each and describes the models of aircraft in service with each unit along with their individual and squadron markings. Including support and reconnaissance aircraft as well as front-line fighters, and illustrated with more than 200 specially commissioned and up-to-date artworks, Modern Military Airpower 1990–Present is an essential reference guide for modellers and any enthusiast with an interest in modern military aircraft.

An aviation and defence writer and editor, Thomas Newdick is based in Germany, from where he has researched and written numerous articles for various specialist magazines and journals examining aviation – both military and civilian, 20th century military history, and defence technology. He is a regular contributor to Combat Aircraft and Aircraft Illustrated magazines. He is on the editorial staff of both Guideline Publications and Aeroplane.