Norman L.R. Franks

German Aces of World War I: The Pictoral Record

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ISBN 13:
9780764321177
author:
Norman L.R. Franks
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)
language:
English
Publication Year:
2004
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
27.9 x 2.2 x 21.6 cm
Genre:
History, Military History, Armed Forces
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£35.88

Description

The air aces of Imperial Germany's Luftstreitkräfte are a fascinating subject for aviation historians and enthusiasts. This book brings together a vast collection of photographs of over 300 German airmen who achieved five or more aerial victories in World War I. With more than 330 images, it provides a unique insight into the lives of these pilots and the aircraft they flew. Each photograph is accompanied by a brief service history and victory total, allowing readers to learn about the aces and their achievements. The aces are listed in 'score' order, starting with the most famous, Manfred von Richthofen, and proceeding down the list to the last alphabetically ordered airman with five claims, Martin Zander. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in World War I aviation and the history of the Luftstreitkräfte. It is a comprehensive and well-illustrated study that sheds new light on the lives of these pioneering aviators.

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