Civil Aircraft features 300 non-military planes ranging from the earliest pioneers to the massive passenger jets of the modern age, representing the diversity of aircraft in use throughout the world for tourism and commerce.

These include famous passenger planes such as Concorde, the Boeing 737 and 747, as well as the Learjet, Tiger Moth and Jetstream. Each aircraft featured is illustrated by a full-colour, profile artwork and is accompanied by a detailed specifications table.

All measurements are given in imperial and metric. In addition there is accompanying text for each aircraft that summarizes its development and service history.

Presented in a handy, pocket-book size, arranged by type and with 300 colour profile illustrations, Civil Aircraft is an authoritative and accessible reference work, which will appeal to anyone with an interest in aviation history.