Combat Air Force

Ground-attack aircraft have long stood in the shadow of famous fighter planes, yet they often decided the fate of battles on the ground. This publication by Marek Brzkovský charts their dramatic development from the First World War, through the Blitzkrieg, Kursk, and Vietnam, to modern machines like the A-10 Thunderbolt II and the Su-25. It details the technology, tactics, design challenges, and the stories of the pilots who risked their lives under anti-aircraft fire during low-altitude attacks. The text is accompanied by unique photographs and colour side-view illustrations.