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Title: Question on a book
Post by: jknaus on December 01, 2014, 03:19:46 AM

I just won a book on ebay and hope it was worthwhile. It is Air Aces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire 1914-18 - O'Connor  I had seen here about a very good book on the Austro-Hungarian airforce and thought this was the same one. Anyways if anyone has it could you let me know if it is a good book? Thanks in advance.
James

Title: Re: Question on a book
Post by: ermeio on December 01, 2014, 05:30:37 AM

Not only good, it is exceptional.
A must, it completes the other big book of the late dr- O'Connor.
Worth more than 100 pounds

Title: Re: Question on a book
Post by: Rob Hart on December 01, 2014, 05:38:25 AM

It is a good book. At the time it was originally published, it was one of the few books published in English on the subject. The color profiles should be regarded with caution as more recent information regarding A-H colors and finishes has rendered them suspect. My biggest criticism is the authors near reverential 'hero worship' treatment of the aces bios, but I think the narratives are historically accurate.

Title: Re: Question on a book
Post by: Kai on December 01, 2014, 05:52:43 AM

It's a good book, but I think it may be getting confused with Austro Hungarian Army Aircraft of WWI.

The former is worth around £40 & is quite widely available. The latter is fairly rare and upwards of around £150 normally, being the definitive work on the subject.

Title: Re: Question on a book
Post by: Rob Hart on December 01, 2014, 06:11:41 AM

I was referring to this book:

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/538/1jGKgK.png) (https://imageshack.com/i/ey1jGKgKp)

Title: Re: Question on a book
Post by: jknaus on December 01, 2014, 06:26:22 AM

Yes, thats the book. Got it for GBP 73 with shipping. Just wondered if I had been a fool.
James

Title: Re: Question on a book
Post by: coyotemagic on December 01, 2014, 07:29:12 AM

Quote from: jknaus on December 01, 2014, 06:26:22 AM

Yes, thats the book. Got it for GBP 73 with shipping. Just wondered if I had been a fool.
James

Not at all, James.  An exceptional book, well worth the 73 quid.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Question on a book
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on December 05, 2014, 04:06:18 PM

well worth the 73 pounds, now you need the companion, the other one they spoke of "austro hungarian army aircraft of world war one". its about twice the size and twice the price i'm afraid but with those two tomes you are in possesion of the vast majority of knowledge on the subject. i actually have one for sale if you are interested.

Title: Re: Question on a book
Post by: WarrenD on December 06, 2014, 12:23:44 PM

Nice to know I bought wisely some years back.  :D

Warren