SE 5a vs Albatros D V by Jon Guttman
Amid the ongoing quest for aerial superiority during World War I, the late spring of 1917 saw two competing attempts to refine proven designs. The Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5a incorporated improvements to the original SE 5 airframe along with 50 more horsepower to produce a fast, reliable ace-maker. The Albatros D V, a development of the deadly D III of 'Bloody April', proved to be more disappointing. Nevertheless, Albatrosen remained the Germans' most common fighters available when the Germans launched their final offensive on 21 March 1918. Despite its shortcomings, German tactics and skill made the Albatros D V a dangerous foe that SE 5a pilots dismissed at their peril. This title tells the story of the design and development of these two fighters and concludes with their dramatic fights in the last year of World War I.A resident of Leesburg, Virginia, Jon Guttman is currently research director for Historynet.com. Specialising in World War I aviation, he has written numerous titles for Osprey including the popular Balloon-Busting Aces of World War I in the Aircraft of the Aces series.
Harry Dempsey has been passionate about World War I aviation for over 30 years, having produced the most technically accurate artwork on the subject. Harry completed the aircraft profiles for this volume.
Jim Laurier has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon. Jim completed the digital artwork and the cover artwork for this volume.
Mark Postlethwaite is a distinguished artist, who became the youngest elected member of the Guild of Aviation Artists in 1991. Mark completed the battlescene for this volume.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781846034718 |
| ISBN 10 | 184603471X |
| Title | SE 5a vs Albatros D V |
| Author | Jon Guttman |
| Series | Duel |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2009-10-10 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |