The volume dedicated to Fighters recounts the history of these extraordinary aircraft, which in the collective imagination represent the ultimate expression of the aeroplane, with performance and technical characteristics always at the top. It is no coincidence that the book is being published to celebrate the centenary of the Italian Air Force, which was officially established in 1923. It is an informative volume, yet rigorous from a historical and technical point of view, aimed at a general audience, without however neglecting enthusiasts and specialists in the sector. The starting point is the events of the First World War; it was during the conflict, in fact, that the awareness of that environmental capability matured, leading to the creation of an armed force specialised in operations in the third dimension. These pages tell not only of a technological race, but also an operational history, often tragic and painful, because it is linked to wartime events that have marked Italy and, with it, the Italian Air Force. Events that have highlighted the audacity and sense of duty of our aviators, always ready to serve their country.