Aircraft of World War I, 1914-1918 (Essential Aircraft Identification Guide) - Hardcover

Herris, Jack

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9781906626662: Aircraft of World War I, 1914-1918 (Essential Aircraft Identification Guide)

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ISBN 10: 1906626669 ISBN 13: 9781906626662

Publisher: Casemate Publishers, 2010

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Illustrated with detailed artworks of combat aircraft and their markings, 'The Essential Aircraft Identification Guide: Aircraft of WWI' is a comprehensive study of the aircraft that fought in the Great War of 1914–18. Arranged chronologically by theater of war and campaign, this book offers a complete organizational breakdown of the units on all the fronts, including the Eastern and Italian Fronts. Each campaign includes a compact history of the role and impact of aircraft on the course of the conflict, as well as orders of battle, lists of commanders and campaign aces such as Manfred von Richtofen, Eddie Rickenbacker, Albert Ball and many more.

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About the Author:

Jack Herris is a former US Navy aviator with a degree in aeronautical engineering. A noted aviation historian specializing in World War I aircraft. He contributes regularly to Over the Front, the journal of the League of World War I Aviation Historians, as well as other publications. He is the author of several books including Pfalz Aircraft WWI and SPAD Two-Seaters of WWI.

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"...a comprehensive study of the aircraft that fought in the Great War..." (Model Retailer)

“ ...provides more than 250 exceptionally well printed and detailed color views that capture the spirit of the aircraft far better than the usual line drawings. Military modelers and aviation buffs alike will benefit from Pearson’s attention to unit and other markings....wealth of information...” (Over the Front)

‘...a lavishly illustrated guide which covers just about everything essential about World War I aircraft from the familiar to the obscure...” (Stand To! The Journal of the Western Front Association)

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