THE FIGHTERS — THE MEN AND MACHINES OF THE FIRST AIR WAR —
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Characteristics
| ISBN-13 | 0-448-14018-7 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Softcover( square back binding ) |
| Condition |
Copy showing normal signs of age and handling. The illustrated covers display some surface wear, light scratches, rubbing, and minor wear to the edges, corners, and spine. The interior pages shown in the photographs appear generally clean and well preserved, with clearly printed text and illustrations.
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| Author(s) | Dennis R. Longford |
| Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap, New York |
| Number of pages | 194 |
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| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 20,5 x 27 cm |
Description
An extensively illustrated historical book documenting the birth and development of fighter aviation during the First World War (1914–1918).
Written by Thomas R. Funderburk, The Fighters – The Men and Machines of the First Air War explores the evolution of early military aircraft, the achievements of pioneering fighter pilots, and the development of aerial combat tactics.
The book covers the exploits of famous French, British, and German aviators, including:
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Georges Guynemer – Celebrated French fighter ace.
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Charles Nungesser – Legendary French combat pilot.
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Oswald Boelcke – Pioneer of aerial combat tactics.
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Max Immelmann – Influential German fighter ace.
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Manfred von Richthofen – The legendary Red Baron.
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James McCudden and Arthur Rhys-Davids – Distinguished British fighter pilots.
The text is accompanied by numerous historical black-and-white photographs, portraits, aircraft illustrations, technical drawings, and detailed accounts of early aerial warfare.
Aircraft featured include the Bristol F.2 Fighter, SPAD, Roland C.II, and other important military aircraft of the First World War.
Bibliographic Details
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Title: The Fighters – The Men and Machines of the First Air War
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Author: Thomas R. Funderburk
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Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap, New York
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Original copyright: 1965
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Printing: 1977
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ISBN: 0-448-14018-7
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Language: English
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Binding: Illustrated paperback
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Illustrations: Historical black-and-white photographs and technical drawings