The Jasta Pilots by Norman Franks
The Jasta squadrons have attained an enviable reputation in military history. This guide contains a list of Jasta, Marine and Kest pilots and details their units, bases, commanding officers, aircraft reference numbers and lists of casualties. Also included is a section on colour markings.Norman Franks is one of the world's leading authorities on World War 1 fighter aviation, having published some of the seminal works on the subject. He is currently working on a long list of volumes on Great War aces for Osprey's Aircraft of the Aces series.
Greg VanWyngarden has had a lifelong interest in World War 1 aviation, and has been particularly active in deciphering the colours and markings that decorated the various German fighters flown by the leading aces. This is his third book for Osprey, having co-authored Aircraft of the Aces 40: 'Fokker Dr I Aces of World War 1' (2001) and Aircraft of the Aces 53: 'Fokker D Aces of World War 1: Pt 1' (2002) with Norman Franks.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781898697473 |
| ISBN 10 | 1898697477 |
| Title | The Jasta Pilots |
| Author | Norman Franks |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Grub Street Publishing |
| Year published | 1996-08-30 |
| Number of pages | 362 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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