Providing a detailed and highly illustrated survey of American and Canadian aircraft production for the Allies from 1938-1945, covering both foreign purchases and Lend-Lease. Detailed analysis of aircraft purchases made in North America by the British Commonwealth and European democracies during the years 1938-1945 and the subsequent operation of the Lend-Lease Acts and Canadian Mutual Aid, whereby thousands of aircraft were delivered to many Allied countries including the Soviet Union in the years to 1945. There is also significant coverage of aircraft supply and operation in Latin America. All of the many aircraft types discussed are described and illustrated- descriptions are supplemented by sections covering their operation by each of the countries involved, including aircraft serials. The book also includes descriptions of how the Lend-Lease Act operated, details of delivery routes, and an analysis of the various governmental and other organisations involved.