{"title":"Frank Schwede","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrank Schwede's works delve into the intricate world of military aviation history, offering detailed insights into the evolution of fighter aircraft post-1945. Readers can expect meticulously researched accounts that combine technical knowledge with historical context, making complex subjects accessible and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the broader \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e category, Schwede's books serve as essential resources for enthusiasts and scholars interested in the development and deployment of combat aircraft in the modern era. His precise narrative style illuminates the strategic significance and engineering advancements that have shaped aerial warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fighter-aircraft-since-1945-by-frank-schwede-9781473891296","title":"Fighter Aircraft Since 1945","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world's first jet engines were already available shortly before the end of the Second World War, but they had not been developed to a high enough standard to take part. This changed after 1945 when, on both sides of the Iron Curtain, one technological development surpassed the others and records tumbled almost every week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe era of the piston engine was finally over, and jet fighters now dominated the skies. By the mid-1950s, their speed had already reached double that of the speed of sound; an achievement which, a few years earlier, would have sounded to many like science fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFighter Aircraft Since 1945\u003c\/em\u003e by Frank Schwede is a comprehensive exploration of this thrilling evolution in military aviation history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author, Frank Schwede, has worked as a freelance journalist for several daily newspapers, including the \u003cem\u003eSüddeutsche Zeitung\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eMünchner Abendzeitung\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as numerous radio stations. His hobbies include collecting international police badges and model police vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bookreps NZ Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900352839916,"sku":"9781473891296","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781473891296-fighter-aircraft-since-1945.jpg?v=1783402458"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/frank-schwede.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}