British Fighter Aircraft in WWI
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British Fighter Aircraft in WWI by Mark C Wilkins
Fully illustrated account of how British aircraft manufacturers vied to create the best fighter to counter German technology during World War I.
..handy not only as an aircraft model reference, but also as a great reading for all history fans. * DetailScaleView 05/07/2021 *
Wilkins’ compact chronicle proved an illuminating, entertaining read. * Cybermodeler 25/05/2021 *
For the aviation buff who wants to delve into biplane building, this book is for you. * The Historical Miniatures Gaming Society 16/08/2021 *
Go buy this book right now. It is rare that ISD gives an instant five-star rating to any new volume, but Mark C. Wilkins' British Fighter Aircraft in World War I is a rare book. * Indy Squadron Dispatch 25/05/2021 *
The real fascination of this book is that it goes into the actual building of the aircraft as much as anything else...Highly recommended. * ModelingMadness.com 25/05/2021 *
…beautifully presented and recommended for those with special interest in British fighting aircraft. * Western Front Association 08/11/2021 *
Wilkins writes well, managing to balance technical detail with the stories of the men behind these planes. […] thoroughly enjoyable for those interested in World War I British warplanes. * Wargames Illustrated 19/07/2021 *
Wilkins’ compact chronicle proved an illuminating, entertaining read. * Cybermodeler 25/05/2021 *
For the aviation buff who wants to delve into biplane building, this book is for you. * The Historical Miniatures Gaming Society 16/08/2021 *
Go buy this book right now. It is rare that ISD gives an instant five-star rating to any new volume, but Mark C. Wilkins' British Fighter Aircraft in World War I is a rare book. * Indy Squadron Dispatch 25/05/2021 *
The real fascination of this book is that it goes into the actual building of the aircraft as much as anything else...Highly recommended. * ModelingMadness.com 25/05/2021 *
…beautifully presented and recommended for those with special interest in British fighting aircraft. * Western Front Association 08/11/2021 *
Wilkins writes well, managing to balance technical detail with the stories of the men behind these planes. […] thoroughly enjoyable for those interested in World War I British warplanes. * Wargames Illustrated 19/07/2021 *
Mark C. Wilkins is an historian, writer, lecturer, and museum professional. He has been director and curator of both the Cape Cod Maritime Museum and The Atwood House Museum and has worked for the Smithsonian Institution & Mystic Seaport. Mark is a published author of books and articles relating to maritime and aviation history. Mark has been a contributor to Smithsonian’s Air & Space Magazine and Aviation History magazine. He has an A.L.M. in history from Harvard University and was the historical consultant and producer of aerial effects for the Lafayette Escadrille documentary film. He serves on the Board for the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781612008813 |
| ISBN 10 | 161200881X |
| Title | British Fighter Aircraft in WWI |
| Author | Mark C Wilkins |
| Series | Casemate Illustrated Special Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Casemate Publishers |
| Year published | 2021-05-26 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |