This is the story, told here in full for the first time, of America’s first military aircraft to beyond the end of the First World War. The result of more than 60 years of research, this book is the standard reference on its subject.
More than 1,000 photos and drawings, 16 pages of color profiles, hard-bound, letter-size (8.5″ by 11″) format, 752 pages. $99.95
This book describes and illustrates the development of German warplanes in WWI with text, photos, color illustrations, and 30 tables of information including front-line inventories of aircraft by date and specific type. The origins and evolution of each warplane class or category, such as fighters, bombers, and reconnaissance planes are discussed in chapters for each category. Aero engines are also discussed, together with procurement decisions and production quantities. German aviation production and procurement strategies are discussed in the context of the German strategic situation. The three German Fighter Competitions are discussed in particular detail, including all the participating aircraft and their engines. The book is illustrated by 200 rare, contemporary photos, 12 color photos, and 62 color profiles. $34.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of German Navy seaplane fighters in WWI with text, 223 rare, contemporary photos, nine color photos, 27 color profiles, five evocative paintings, and tables of information including production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft and technical specifications. The origins and evolution of each subclass of naval fighter, including single-seat floatplanes, single-seat flying boats, two-seat biplanes, and two-seat monoplanes are discussed in chapters for each class. German naval fighter production and procurement strategies are discussed in the context of the German strategic situation. In addition, the book includes 1/48 scale drawings of eight aircraft types (the Brandenburg KDW, W16, W19, W25, W33, and W34 and the Rumpler 6B1 and 6B2) in its 150 pages. $34.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of German single-engine night bombers, or N-types, in WWI with text, 54 rare, period photos, 7 color photos, 9 color profiles, tables of information including production quantities, serial numbers of aircraft, technical specifications, 1/48 scale drawings of the AEG N.I and Sablatnig N.I, and 1/72 scale drawings of the BFW N.I. The origins and evolution of the N-class are discussed in the context of the German strategic and tactical situation. The book has 44 pages. $14.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of German armored warplanes in WWI, primarily J-class infantry aircraft but including other experimental types, with text, more than 160 rare, contemporary photos, 38 color profiles, and tables of information including production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft and aircraft size and performance specifications. The origin and evolution of the armored warplane designs are discussed in the context of the German strategic situation and the evolving combat environment. Scale drawings of four aircraft, the AEG J.I and J.II and the Albatros J.I and J.II, to 1/48 scale are included in the book’s 116 pages. $34.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of Pfalz aircraft in WWI, primarily fighter aircraft, with text, 530 photos, 28 in color, 81 color profiles, 10 color illustrations, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, 15 Pfalz aircraft types are illustrated in both 1/72 and 1/48 scale drawings. It is a revised, enlarged edition of an earlier book published in 2001. $59.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of Gotha warplanes in WWI with more than 285 rare, contemporary photos, 28 color profiles, performance specifications, and production data. The origin and evolution of Gotha designs are discussed in the context of the German strategic situation and the evolving combat environment. Scale drawings of the Gotha LE3 and LE4 to 1/48 scale and the Gotha UWD, WD7, WD11, and WD14 to 1/72 scale are included in the book’s 198 pages. $49.99
This book describes and illustrates Germany’s Triplane Craze of 1917 with more than 145 rare, contemporary photos, 9 color photos, 44 color profiles, performance specifications and production data. The origins of German triplane and multiplane fighter designs are discussed in the context of the evolving combat environment. Scale Drawings of the Aviatik 30.24, Brandenburg L 16, Fokker V8, Friedrichshafen FF54, and the Schütte-Lanz Dr.I to 1/48 scale are included in the book’s 102 pages. $29.00
This book describes and illustrates Germany’s 1918 fighter development through the story of the three Fighter Competitions with more than 215 rare photos illustrating 70 fighter designs, 65 color profiles, and performance specifications. The German fighter competitions are discussed in the context of the evolving combat environment and Germany’s strategic situation. Scale drawings of the Aviatik D.VI and D.VII, Kondor D.II, D.VI, and E.III, SSW D.VI, Fokker V29, Daimler L11, and Zeppelin D.I to 1/48 scale are included in the book’s 166 pages. $39.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of L.F.G. Roland aircraft in WWI with text, 390 photos (9 in color), 50 color profiles, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, 8 Roland aircraft types are illustrated in 1/48 scale drawings. The book has 206 letter-size (8.5”x11”) pages. $49.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of Aviatik aircraft in WWI with text, 160 photos (2 in color), 34 color profiles, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, 7 Aviatik aircraft types are illustrated in 1/48 scale drawings. The book has 90 letter-size (8.5”x11”) pages. $29.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of Rumpler aircraft in WWI with text, 370 photos, 53 color profiles, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, nine Rumpler aircraft types are illustrated in either 1/72 (2 aircraft) or 1/48 (7 aircraft) scale drawings. The book has 208 letter-size (8.5”x11”) pages. $49.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of Siemens-Schuckert aircraft in WWI with text, 305 photos, 49 color profiles, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, eight SSW aircraft types and one guided missile are illustrated in either 1/72 (1 aircraft) or 1/48 (7 aircraft & the missile) scale drawings. The book has 208 letter-size (8.5”x11”) pages. $49.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of German monoplane fighters in WWI with text, 310 photos, 50 color profiles, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, four monoplane fighters are illustrated in 1/48 scale drawings. The book has 152 letter-size (8.5”x11”) pages. $39.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of German G-type bombers in WWI with text, 329 photos, 54 color profiles, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, four G-type bombers, the Albatros G.III and Rumpler G.I, G.II, and G.III are illustrated in 1/72 scale drawings. The book has 202 letter-size (8.5”x11”) pages. $49.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of Sablatnig, Kaiserliche Werften, Lübeck-Travemünde, LTG, and Oertz seaplanes of WWI with text, 110 photos, 19 color profiles, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, there are 19 official SVK drawings and six aircraft, three Sablatnig and three Lübeck-Travemünde, are illustrated in 1/48 (2 drawings) or 1/72 (4 drawings) scale drawings. The book has 114 letter-size pages. $29.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of AEG aircraft in WWI with text, 277 photos, 70 color profiles, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, 8 AEG aircraft types are illustrated in either 1/72 (2 aircraft) or 1/48 (6 aircraft) scale drawings. The book has 186 pages. $49.99
This book, the first of three volumes on Brandenburg aircraft, describes and illustrates the development of Brandenburg land warplanes in WWI with text, 475 photos (59 in color), 67 color profiles, 9 factory 3-view drawings and 10 detail drawings, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, 6 Brandenburg land warplanes are illustrated in 1/72 scale drawings by the author. The book has 230 pages. $59.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of Brandenburg biplane seaplanes in WWI with text, 336 photos, 54 color profiles, 13 factory 3-view drawings and 28 SVK drawings, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, 15 Brandenburg biplane seaplanes are illustrated in 1/72 scale (6) or 1/48 scale (9) drawings, all but three by the author. The book has 276 pages. $59.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of Brandenburg monoplane seaplanes in WWI with text, 460 photos (21 in color), 38 color profiles, 7 factory and SVK 3-view drawings, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, 3 Brandenburg monoplane seaplanes are illustrated in 1/48 scale drawings. A large photo addendum provides additional photo coverage of Brandenburg landplanes and biplane seaplanes. The book has 248 pages. $59.99
This is the story of the origin and development of fighter aviation during World War I, the first air war, and the legend of the fighter ace. The story combines the exploits of the aces, the evolution of combat tactics, and the technical development of fighter aircraft from its primitive beginnings to the armistice, presaging the aerial arms race that continues today, when the fighter is the key offensive aerial weapon. The book has 550 photos (36 in color), 170 color profiles, and 280 pages. $59.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of Friedrichshafen aircraft of WWI with text, 540 photos, 18 in color, 37 color profiles, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, there are 26 official SVK drawings and 11 aircraft are illustrated in scale drawings to 1/48 (4) or 1/72 (7) scales. The book has 312 pages. $59.99
This is the first of two volumes that describe and illustrate the development of the America and Felixstowe flying boats of WWI with text, 745 photos and drawings, color profiles, and aircraft production and technical specifications. An overview of their operational use is included. These volumes are of interest to aviation historians, enthusiasts, and modelers alike. Volume 1 has 355 photos and drawings, 27 color profiles, a color cutaway drawing of the H-16, and scale drawings of the F.1 and F.3. The book has 272 pages. $59.99
This is the second of two volumes describing and illustrating the development of the America and Felixstowe flying boats of WWI with text, 745 photos and drawings, color profiles, and aircraft production and technical specifications. An overview of their operational use is included. These volumes are of interest to aviation historians, enthusiasts, and modelers alike. Volume 2 has 390 photos and drawings, 39 color profiles, and 280 pages. $59.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of early Albatros two-seaters of WWI through the C.IV with text, 444 photos, 56 color profiles, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, three aircraft are illustrated in scale drawings to 1/72 scale. The book has 230 pages. $49.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of later Albatros two-seaters of WWI with text, 359 photos, 48 color profiles, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, five aircraft are illustrated in scale drawings to 1/48 scale done for this book. The book has 212 pages. $49.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of Albatros bombers, seaplanes, and J-Types, of WWI with text, 188 photos, 34 color profiles, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, 6 aircraft are illustrated in scale drawings. The book has 142 pages. $34.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of Albatros fighters of WWI with text, 316 photos, 125 color profiles, 22 color plan views, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, 10 aircraft are illustrated in 1/48 scale drawings. The book has 224 pages. $49.99
British Airplanes of WWI, Volume 1: British Experimental Fighters Part 1 documents nine interesting British experimental fighters of The Great War in more detail than ever before, complete with photos, scale drawings, and color profiles. The aircraft covered are the Austin Osprey, Boulton & Paul Bobolink, Nieuport B.N.1, Sopwith Snipe, Vickers F.B.16 series, Bristol M.R.1, Westland N.1B, and Westland Weasel. The book has 154 pages, 133 photographs, 33 color profiles, 12 color top views, and scale drawings of 9 aircraft types by the author. $34.99
This book describes and illustrates the development of DFW aircraft of WWI with text, 430 photos, 23 in color, 45 color profiles + 11 pages of factory colors, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, 11 aircraft are illustrated in 1/48 scale drawings. The book has 286 pages. $59.99
These volumes discuss and illustrate the world’s first all-metal airplanes, including the development of their all-metal structural technology as well as the aircraft themselves. Numerous photographs and contemporary drawings are included, and each volume includes scale drawings of three aircraft types. These volumes provide the most detailed and complete coverage of these aircraft ever published. Volume 1 has 356 photographs, including 82 in color, and color profiles of 13 aircraft. Volume 2 has 229 photographs, including 30 in color, and color profiles of 14 aircraft. It also includes 7 color images illustrating factory colors and markings. $49.99
These volumes discuss and illustrate the world’s first all-metal airplanes, including the development of their all-metal structural technology as well as the aircraft themselves. Numerous photographs and contemporary drawings are included, and each volume includes scale drawings of three aircraft types. These volumes provide the most detailed and complete coverage of these aircraft ever published. Volume 1 has 356 photographs, including 82 in color, and color profiles of 13 aircraft. Volume 2 has 229 photographs, including 30 in color, and color profiles of 14 aircraft. It also includes 7 color images illustrating factory colors and markings. $49.99
August Euler was a very important German aviation pioneer; he gained German pilot’s license No.1, designed and built airplanes, was a flight instructor, created a flight school, and founded an aircraft company bearing his name. After WWI he served as Germany’s first Secretary of State for aviation. This is the story of Euler and his aircraft for the first time in English. It is translated and expanded from Abenteuer Gelber Hund by Michael Düsing. The book is published in two volumes totaling 440 pages with 396 photos and 136 drawings and other graphics plus 1/48 scale drawings of six Euler aircraft. $39.00
Volume 1 has 206 pages, 235 photos, 32 graphics, and scale drawings of 2 aircraft.
August Euler was a very important German aviation pioneer; he gained German pilot’s license No.1, designed and built airplanes, was a flight instructor, created a flight school, and founded an aircraft company bearing his name. After WWI he served as Germany’s first Secretary of State for aviation. This is the story of Euler and his aircraft for the first time in English. It is translated and expanded from Abenteuer Gelber Hund by Michael Düsing. The book is published in two volumes totaling 440 pages with 396 photos and 136 drawings and other graphics plus 1/48 scale drawings of six Euler aircraft. $39.00
Volume 1 has 206 pages, 235 photos, 32 graphics, and scale drawings of 2 aircraft.
Volume 2 has 234 pages, 161 photos, 136 graphics, and scale drawings of 4 aircraft.
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