British Aircraft of World War I by Edward Ward

British Aircraft of World War I by Edward Ward

Organised chronologically by type, British Aircraft of World War I offers a highly-illustrated guide to the main types of aircraft used by British and Commonwealth air forces during World War I. At the start of the war, the fledgling Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) were engaged mainly in artillery spotting and photographic reconnaissance for ground forces, which led the British pilots into aerial battles with their German counterparts. As the war progressed, the RFC also attacked German frontline airfields and bombed German strategic and transport facilities, leading to the development of specialist bomber types. All the major and many minor aircraft types are featured, including single-seat fighters, reconnaissance aircraft, bombers, floatplanes and airships. This includes the highly-successful Sopwith Camel, which is thought to have achieved more aerial victories than any other fighter in the war; the French-made Farman MF.11 Shorthorn reconnaissance plane, which served with the Royal Navy as well as in the Dardanelles and Mesopotamia; the Handley Page Type O, Britain’s first true heavy bomber, which was used to attack industrial targets in the Rhineland; and the highly-manoeuvrable Felixstowe F.2 flying boat, which flew patrols over the North Sea throughout the war, often fighting U-boats and Zeppelins. Each featured profile includes authentic markings and colour schemes, while every separate model is accompanied by exhaustive specifications. Packed with 110 vivid artworks with detailed specifications, British Aircraft of World War I is a key reference guide for military modellers and World War I enthusiasts.

Edward Ward is a writer and illustrator who has written on a variety of aviation subjects for over ten years. As well as his books, he has produced many articles for aviation journals both in print and online and is a regular contributor to the Hush Kit aviation blog. Edward lives with his wife and daughter in Sydney, Australia. Ronny Bar has had a lifelong interest in aircraft since growing up near the El Palomar Air Force Base in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His artwork regularly appears on websites, journals and publications like Wingnut Wings, Windsock Worldwide, Windsock Datafiles, Cross & Cockade and Over the Front.

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ISBN 13	9781838864781
ISBN 10	1838864784
Title	British Aircraft of World War I
Author	Edward Ward
Series	Technical Guides
Condition	Unavailable
Publisher	Amber Books Ltd
Year published	2024-09-14
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.