This books includes a chronology of all of the major fighters from World War I through to postwar modern fighters, shown with technical specifications, illustrations and photographs. For all of us living in the 21st century, the age-old dream of flight was realized long ago. It is probably only those men and women that find themselves sitting in the cockpit of a fighter who are still able to experience any sense of aviation as a great adventure. Their elegant, dynamic fighters are worlds apart from the stolid airlines we are all so familiar with. They have the power to captivate even the most peace loving individuals.