Amongst topics covered in this book are the immediate postwar designs of subsonic aircraft for both the USAF and USN, US supersonic designs, the US Vertical Take Off and Landing programme and the competitions that led ultimately to the development of such iconic aircraft as the F-14 Tomcat. Profusely illustrated throughout and comprehensive in its coverage, the material assembled is unique and will give many insights into the way US Fighter design evolved during these years and will be of interest to aviation modellers and historian alike.