Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia Of The Worlds... by Hogg, Ian V.
Reviewers consider this the "single book resource" for a comprehensive listing of aircraft, covering roughly 95% of well-known models and many obscure types. It features technical stats and three-view drawings for almost every entry.
Readers often view these books as nostalgic "must-haves" for collectors, though some note they can't be perfectly comprehensive.
These encyclopedias are highly regarded as "lavish" and "comprehensive" foundational resources for enthusiasts of military and industrial history. Despite their age, they remain popular for their high-quality visual documentation and technical depth.
“Guns complete encyclopedia. Everything you wanted to know very in entertaining.” eBay
“My only regret is that it is not as complete or comprehensive of a collection as I had hoped... Still, a fascinating encyclopedia, to be sure.” eBay
Because these were published around 1978–1980, they do not include modern technology (e.g., striker-fired polymer pistols or 21st-century stealth jets). Community Perspectives
