Albatros D Iii D V

Author : Jon Guttman
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-19
Category : History
ISBN : 1849084750

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SPAD VII vs Albatros D III by Jon Guttman Pdf

When originally conceived, the French SPAD VII and German Albatros D II represented steps away from an emphasis on maneuver in aerial combat in favor of speed and durability - factors that came into play in hit-and-run tactics. At the end of 1916, however, Albatros tried to have the best of both worlds by incorporating the sesquiplane wing of the nimble Nieuport 17 into its D III. The result combined the better downward view and maneuverability of the Nieuport with the power and twin machine guns of the Albatros D II, but at a high price - a disturbing tendency for the single-spar lower wing to fail in a dive. While Albatros (and the Austrian Oeffag firm, which built the fighter under license) sought to alleviate that weakness with various reinforcing measures, the Germans developed tactics to maximize the D III's strengths and minimize its shortcomings. At the same time, the French worked to improve the SPAD VII with more power and a more reliable cooling system before moving on to the twin-gunned SPAD XIII. While all that was going on, the Albatros D III became a mainstay of the German and Austro-Hungarian air services in frequent encounters with SPAD VIIs flown by French, Belgian, British, Italian and American airmen.

Author : Tomasz J. Kowalski,Wojciech Fajga,Damiam Majsak,Vítor Costa
Publisher : Famous Airplanes
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 8365437953

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Albatros D. III/D. V by Tomasz J. Kowalski,Wojciech Fajga,Damiam Majsak,Vítor Costa Pdf

The Albatros D.III, often called "De-drei," is a neat single-seat biplane fighter armed with two guns firing through the propeller. It goes up like a balloon and at full throttle it reaches 170 kilometers per hour.

Author : James F. Miller
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780966014

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Albatros D.I–D.II by James F. Miller Pdf

In 1916 German aerial domination had been lost to the French and British fighters. German fighter pilots requested an aircraft that was more powerful and more heavily armed, and the Albatros design bureau set to work on what was to become an iconic aircraft design. By April 1916, they had developed the Albatros D.I, that featured the usual Albatros semi-monocoque wooden construction with a 160hp Mercedes engine and two forward-firing machine guns. Alongside the development of the D.I, Albatros had also designed and built a second machine that was similar to the D.I – the Albatros D.II. Although there were several external differences between the two aircraft, it is important to note that these machines evolved simultaneously and that the D.II was not the result of post-combat feedback from D.I pilots. With the inclusion of these aircraft into their reorganized air force, Germany was able to regain control of the skies by autumn 1916. Along with the later designs they inspired, the Albatros D.I and D.II were instrumental in allowing the Germans to prosecute their domination through 'Bloody April' and well into the summer months that followed.

Author : James F. Miller
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472807922

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Albatros D.III by James F. Miller Pdf

In 1916 German aerial domination, once held sway by rotary-engined Fokker and Pfalz E-type wing-warping monoplanes, had been lost to the more nimble French Nieuports and British DH 2s which not only out-flew the German fighters but were present in greater numbers. Born-from-experience calls from German fighter pilots requested that, rather than compete with the maneuverability of these adversaries, new single-engine machines should be equipped with higher horsepower engines and armed with two rather than the then-standard single machine gun. The Robert Thelen-led Albatros design bureau set to work on what became the Albatros D.I and D.II and by April 1916, they had developed a sleek yet rugged machine that featured the usual Albatros semi-monocoque wooden construction and employed a 160hp Mercedes D.III engine with power enough to equip the aeroplane with two forward-firing machine guns. In all, 500 D.IIIs and 840 D.III(OAW)s were produced and saw heavy service throughout 1917.

Author : James F. Miller
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472807939

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Albatros D.III by James F. Miller Pdf

In 1916 German aerial domination, once held sway by rotary-engined Fokker and Pfalz E-type wing-warping monoplanes, had been lost to the more nimble French Nieuports and British DH 2s which not only out-flew the German fighters but were present in greater numbers. Born-from-experience calls from German fighter pilots requested that, rather than compete with the maneuverability of these adversaries, new single-engine machines should be equipped with higher horsepower engines and armed with two rather than the then-standard single machine gun. The Robert Thelen-led Albatros design bureau set to work on what became the Albatros D.I and D.II and by April 1916, they had developed a sleek yet rugged machine that featured the usual Albatros semi-monocoque wooden construction and employed a 160hp Mercedes D.III engine with power enough to equip the aeroplane with two forward-firing machine guns. In all, 500 D.IIIs and 840 D.III(OAW)s were produced and saw heavy service throughout 1917.

Author : Greg VanWyngarden
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780967196

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Aces of Jagdstaffel 17 by Greg VanWyngarden Pdf

Initially formed to assist in the defence of the city of Metz against French bombing raids, Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 17 would go on to become one of the most distinguish German fighter units of World War 1. Its first victory was scored by the pilot whose story is inextricably interwoven with that of his unit – the 'Blue Max' recipient Julius Buckler. He was largely responsible for inspiring the unit's unique Esprit de Corps, expressed in its famous and unique 'battle-cry' of 'Malaula!' Indeed, in its final days the unit gained the nickname Zirkus Buckler, or the 'Buckler Circus'. Besides Buckler, Jasta 17 boasted such aces as Karl Strasser, Alfred Fleischer and Christian Donhauser. In addition, the roster included colourful characters like the successful Jewish airman Jakob Wolff, who at over 48 years of age was the oldest German fighter pilot of the war. The story of this illustrious unit is told with many first-hand accounts by Buckler, Fleischer and others, as well as dozens of rare archival photos of the unit's beautifully decorated fighter aircraft.

Author : Dave Douglass
Publisher : MMP
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-19
Category : Albatros D.III (Fighter plane)
ISBN : 8363678570

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Albatros Fighter Aircraft of WWI by Dave Douglass Pdf

This book from the new series "Spotlight On" shows detailed drawings of the German famous WWI fighter family - Albatros. Book contains color and very detailed profiles showing the variety of the Albatros family camouflages with very comprehensive captions.

Author : Norman Franks
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782006657

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Sopwith Pup Aces of World War 1 by Norman Franks Pdf

The Sopwith Pup was the forerunner of the hugely successful Sopwith Camel, which duly became the most successful fighter of World War 1. The first proper British fighting scout, the first Pups – the Royal Naval Air Service – arrived on the Western Front in 1916. Although regarded as a 'nice' aeroplane to fly, pilots who used it in combat gained much success during the first half of 1917. The Royal Flying Corps also used the Pup from January 1917 onwards, with the final combats with the machine occurring in December of that year. This book describes the combat careers of the successful Pup aces, how they flew and how they fought.

Author : James F. Miller
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780963266

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FE 2b/d vs Albatros Scouts by James F. Miller Pdf

In the spring of 1916 the deployment of the RFC's FE 2 – with its rotary engine 'pusher' configuration affording excellent visibility for its pilot and observer, and removing the need for synchronized machine guns – helped wrest aerial dominance from Imperial Germany's Fokker Eindecker monoplanes, and then contributed to retaining it throughout the Somme battles of that fateful summer. However, by autumn German reorganization saw the birth of the Jagdstaffeln (specialised fighter squadrons) and the arrival of the new Albatros D scout, a sleek inline-engined machine built for speed and twin-gun firepower. Thus, for the remainder of 1916 and well into the next year an epic struggle for aerial superiority raged above the horrors of the Somme and Passchendaele battlefields, pitting the FE 2 against the better-armed and faster Albatros scouts that were focused on attacking and destroying their two-seater opponents. In the end the Germans would regain air superiority, and hold it into the following summer with the employment of their new Jagdgeschwader (larger fighter groupings), but the FE 2 remained a tenacious foe that inflicted many casualties – some of whom were Germany's best aces (including 'The Red Baron').

Author : Mark C. Wilkins
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612006208

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German Fighter Aircraft in World War I by Mark C. Wilkins Pdf

This fully illustrated volume explores German military aviation during WWI through archival photographs and authentically detailed replicas. Fighter aircraft were developed during World War I at an unprecedented rate, as nascent air forces sought to achieve and maintain air supremacy. German manufacturers innovated at top speed, while constantly scrutinizing the development of new enemy aircraft. The Germans also utilized the concept of modular engineering, which allowed them to disassembled or reassembled their aircraft quickly in the field. The pinnacle of their aeronautical innovations was the iconic Fokker D VII—the only aircraft specifically mentioned in the Treaty of Versailles, which forbade Germany from building it after the war. German Fighter Aircraft in World War I explores how German fighter aircraft were developed during the war, the advancements and trials that made the Fokker D VII possible, and the different makes and types of aircraft. Using unpublished images including photographs of surviving aircraft, archive images, and models and replicas, this volume shows details of aircraft that were kept top secret during the war. Extensively illustrated with 140 photos and ten color profiles, this is will be essential reading for all WWI aviation enthusiasts and modelers.

Author : Greg VanWyngarden
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472808448

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Aces of Jagdgeschwader Nr III by Greg VanWyngarden Pdf

Royal Prussian Jagdgeschwader Nr III was the third of Germany's vaunted fighter wings to be formed during World War 1. Commanded by the Pour le Mérite winner and well-respected ace Hauptmann Bruno Loerzer for its entire existence, it was composed of the celebrated Jasta 'Boelcke', along with Jagdstaffeln 26, 27 and 36. Equipped largely with the new Fokker triplane, these four units would play an important role in the Kaiserschlacht as part of the 17. Armee. As Germany's fortunes waned in the summer of 1918, the aces of JG III nonetheless did their best to stem the tides of British, French and later American aircraft they encountered. Aces such as Carl Bolle, Paul Bäumer, Heinrich Bongartz, Hermann Frommherz, Rudolf Klimke and the infamous Hermann Göring all carved their names in the record books flying in this formidable formation. This book examines the tactics, achievements and personalities of one of the deadliest of Germany's aerial units.

Author : Colin A. Owers
Publisher : Anchor Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Albatros D. (Fighter plane)
ISBN : 1906798206

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Albatros D.V/D.Va at War by Colin A. Owers Pdf

Author : Peter Michael Grosz,George William Haddow,Peter Schiemer
Publisher : Flying Machine Press
Page : 563 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Airplanes, Military
ISBN : 0963711008

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Austro-Hungarian Army Aircraft of World War One by Peter Michael Grosz,George William Haddow,Peter Schiemer Pdf

Author : Greg VanWyngarden
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780967202

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Aces of Jagdstaffel 17 by Greg VanWyngarden Pdf

Initially formed to assist in the defence of the city of Metz against French bombing raids, Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 17 would go on to become one of the most distinguish German fighter units of World War 1. Its first victory was scored by the pilot whose story is inextricably interwoven with that of his unit – the 'Blue Max' recipient Julius Buckler. He was largely responsible for inspiring the unit's unique Esprit de Corps, expressed in its famous and unique 'battle-cry' of 'Malaula!' Indeed, in its final days the unit gained the nickname Zirkus Buckler, or the 'Buckler Circus'. Besides Buckler, Jasta 17 boasted such aces as Karl Strasser, Alfred Fleischer and Christian Donhauser. In addition, the roster included colourful characters like the successful Jewish airman Jakob Wolff, who at over 48 years of age was the oldest German fighter pilot of the war. The story of this illustrious unit is told with many first-hand accounts by Buckler, Fleischer and others, as well as dozens of rare archival photos of the unit's beautifully decorated fighter aircraft.

Author : Justin D. Murphy
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005-04-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781851094936

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Military Aircraft, Origins to 1918 by Justin D. Murphy Pdf

An expert examination of the evolution of military aviation and its profound impact on warfare—from the employment of balloons during the French Revolutionary wars to the use of aircraft in World War I. Military Aircraft, Origins to 1918: An Illustrated History of Their Impact is a detailed, authoritative exploration of the role and development of military aviation, from its beginnings to the conclusion of World War I. Military history scholar Justin Murphy carefully illustrates the impact of aircraft on military warfare, examines the different types of aircraft, and includes a wealth of photographs and descriptions. Organized thematically, the work covers everything from the origins of military aviation and the impact of aircraft on World War I to the role of reconnaissance missions, auxiliary aircraft, fighters, and bombers. Each chapter highlights key individuals, advancements in aviation technology, industrial organization and aircraft production, and the influence of aircraft on military tactics and strategy. Murphy also demonstrates how aircraft contributed to the development of total war and blurred the lines that had traditionally separated combatants and noncombatants.