Using clipped sentences that are nonetheless detail heavy, these portraits of currently active U.S. war craft will rivet both casual and avid fans. Hamilton makes only brief references to particular missions or theaters of service, focusing instead on each aircraft’s history, unique features, typical weaponry, electronic systems, and engines. One or more large color photos on every spread either show the craft in flight or zoom in on cockpits and other specifics. “Xtreme Fact” text boxes include fascinating and unusual facts. . . .