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The Book Shelf => What's interesting to read => Topic started by: Epeeman on November 16, 2014, 11:52:21 PM

Title: Aircraft of World War 1
Post by: Epeeman on November 16, 2014, 11:52:21 PM

All,

Just picked this afternoon from a local (Chatham, Kent) 'The Works' store in the UK -Aircraft of world war 1 1914-18 - the essential aircraft identification guide'  priced at £4.99 in hardback cover.

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I've not started reading this yet, but flicking through, clearly (as title suggests) this is more of a reference type book rather than a full, detailed, history of aviation from this conflict.  That said, it is broken down into chapters and does give some history and brief descriptions of each aircraft type.  Illustrations are mostly colour artwork type plates with a few period photographs here and there.

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I thought good value for money for those that might be interested in the UK - not often you see a book specifically on WW1 aircraft.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Aircraft of World War 1
Post by: Squiffy on November 28, 2014, 11:51:27 PM

Thanks for posting. I'll look out for that one.

Title: Re: Aircraft of World War 1
Post by: uncletony on November 29, 2014, 12:47:04 AM

I think this same book is available in three volumes on the Military Books ebook app. It's a nice survey of WWI aircraft types imo.

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Title: Re: Aircraft of World War 1
Post by: eclarson on November 29, 2014, 02:57:59 AM

Got a copy of that one myself a few months ago.  It's one of those enjoyable books you can just pick up, open anywhere, and read a bit. 

Cheers,
Eric

Title: Re: Aircraft of World War 1
Post by: WarrenD on November 29, 2014, 11:36:29 PM

Yep, those are Bob's profiles!

Warren

Title: Re: Aircraft of World War 1
Post by: RAGIII on December 01, 2014, 02:33:02 AM

Looks like an excellent book and I know Bobs profiles are great!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Aircraft of World War 1
Post by: WarrenD on December 01, 2014, 03:09:59 AM

Yep, Bob does great work. I've still got one of his early CD's. BTW, he's still making them!

Warren