'Richthofen's Circus': Jagdgeschwader Nr 1: No. 16 - Brossura

VanWyngarden, Greg

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1841767263 ISBN 13: 9781841767260

Casa editrice: Osprey Publishing, 2004

Riassunto

Undoubtedly the most famous of any nation's aviation units in World War 1 was the legendary Jagdgeschwader Nr 1, or 'The Flying Circus' as its respectful foes labelled it. Germany's first true fighter wing, it would always be associated with its first commander, the charismatic and revered Manfred von Richthofen. JG 1 was formed in July 1917, and for sixteen months the unit's young pilots in their colourful aircraft battled for aerial dominance of the Western Front. From its ranks emerged many of Germany's most successful airmen, including the Red Baron's brother Lothar; Ernst Udet; Werner Voss; Erich Löwenhardt and Hermann Göring. This book charts the World War I experiences of JG 1.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Greg VanWyngarden has a lifelong interest in World War 1 aviation, and has been particularly active in deciphering the colours and markings that decorated the various German fighters flown by the leading aces. This is his third book for Osprey, having co-authored Aircraft of the Aces 40: 'Fokker Dr I Aces' and Aircraft of the Aces 53: 'Fokker D VII Aces Part 1' with Norman Franks. Berkshire-based Harry Dempsey is a talented profile artist who specialises in fighter aircraft of World War 1. He has illustrated all of Osprey's World War 1 Aircraft of the Aces titles to date.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Osprey Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1841767263
• ISBN 13: 9781841767260
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 128
• Disegnatore: Dempsey Harry
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile