{"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":"The 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. The 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.  AUTHOR: Frank Schwede has worked as a freelance journalist for several daily newspapers, including the 'Suddeutsche Zeitung' and the 'Munchner Abendzeitung', as well as numerous radio stations. His hobbies include collecting international police badges and model police vehicles.","brand":"Bookreps NZ Limited","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.co.nz\/collections\/frank-schwede.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}