British And Empire Aces Of World War 1

Author : Christopher Shores
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782006770

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British and Empire Aces of World War 1 by Christopher Shores Pdf

At the outset of World War I the British had some 110 assorted aircraft, used mostly for the visual reconnaissance role. With the advent of faster and more agile single-seaters, the Allies and their adversaries raced to outdo each other in the creation of genuinely effective fighters with fixed forward-firing machine gun armament. It was not until 1917 that the British developed a truly effective interrupter gear, which paved the way for excellent single seaters such as the Sopwith Triplane Camel and the RAF S.E.5., later joined by the Bristol F.2B the war's best two-seat fighter. This volume traces the rapid development of the fighter in World War I and the amazing exploits of the British and Empire aces who flew them.

Author : Christopher Shores
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782007395

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British and Empire Aces of World War 1 by Christopher Shores Pdf

At the outset of World War I the British had some 110 assorted aircraft, used mostly for the visual reconnaissance role. With the advent of faster and more agile single-seaters, the Allies and their adversaries raced to outdo each other in the creation of genuinely effective fighters with fixed forward-firing machine gun armament. It was not until 1917 that the British developed a truly effective interrupter gear, which paved the way for excellent single seaters such as the Sopwith Triplane Camel and the RAF S.E.5., later joined by the Bristol F.2B the war's best two-seat fighter. This volume traces the rapid development of the fighter in World War I and the amazing exploits of the British and Empire aces who flew them.

Author : Jon Guttman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782008026

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Reconnaissance and Bomber Aces of World War 1 by Jon Guttman Pdf

Often overshadowed by the fighters that either protected or threatened them, two-seater reconnaissance aircraft performed the oldest and most strategically vital aerial task of World War 1 a task that required them to return with the intelligence they gathered at all costs. Bomber sorties were equally important and dangerous, and the very nature of both types of mission required going in harm's way. A remarkable number of British, French and German two-seater teams managed to attain or exceed the five victories needed to achieve the acedom popularly associated with their single-seat nemeses, and in this book, with rich illustrations and first-hand accounts of the veterans themselves, they receive their long-overdue recognition. Many high-scoring single-seat fighter aces also began their careers in two-seaters, particularly in the early stages of the conflict, and their exploits as either pilots or observers are detailed here too.

Author : Christopher F. Shores,Norman L. R. Franks,Russell Guest
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105000160940

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Above the Trenches by Christopher F. Shores,Norman L. R. Franks,Russell Guest Pdf

This is a complete record of the fighter aces of the British Empire Air Forces between the years of 1915 and 1920.

Author : Chris Chant
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782008545

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Austro-Hungarian Aces of World War 1 by Chris Chant Pdf

Starting the war with only 35 aircraft, Austro-Hungarian industry went on to produce only moderate numbers of poor quality aircraft. The fliers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire operating on the Serbian and Russian fronts were fortunate at first, finding themselves faced by small numbers of aircraft yet more obsolescent than their own. Serbia fell in 1915, but when Italy declared war the Austro-Hungarians were still faced with a two-front war – a static front against Italy, and a far more fluid one against Russia. Austro-Hungarian fighter pilots performed bravely and often very effectively under extremely difficult geographic, climatic and operational conditions.

Author : Jon Guttman
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-07-21
Category : History
ISBN : 1846034175

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Pusher Aces of World War 1 by Jon Guttman Pdf

The quest for an effective fighter airplane to achieve air superiority during World War 1 resulted in a series of pusher fighter planes, designed with the engine at the rear and the machine gun at the front. These ungainly, heavy looking fighters did surprisingly well and they were able to hold their own against their German counterparts - including the Fokker Eindeckers with their synchronized machine guns - until 1917. By then, however, the drag-producing design rendered the pusher fighter unable to match the performance of tractor-engined machines. This is the story of the unusual pusher and its many aces, including Lanoe Hawker VC, who formed and led Britain's first fighter squadron before dying in a ten-minute duel with Manfred von Richtofen, American 'cowboy' ace Frederick Libby, third-ranking French ace Charles Nungesser and the aggressive Belgian ace Fernand Jacquet. Packed with colorful artwork of a variety of pusher designs, paint schemes, and camouflage from many different nationalities, this book guides you through the twists and turns of this bizarre yet surprisingly successful fighter during World War 1.

Author : Joe Gleeson
Publisher : Fonthill Media
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-17
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Irish Aces of the RFC and the RAF in the First World War by Joe Gleeson Pdf

The First World War had an enormous impact on Ireland. Over 240,000 Irish men and women volunteered to serve with the Allied forces, suffering almost 40,000 casualties. The Irish contribution to the air war remains overlooked, not just in Ireland, but also by historians generally. Although just 6,000 Irish served with the Allied flying services at a cost of 500 casualties, their impact was out of all proportion to their numbers. The contribution of Irish aces of the RFC and RAF to the Allied cause was enormous, just over thirty of whom accounted for 400 enemy aircraft. Irishmen such as Mannock, McElroy and Hazell were among the highest-scoring pilots of the war. Some were revered by their men, others were controversial figures – reckless with their own lives and those under their command – but many of their stories remain untold. This book seeks to restore all those who were written out of Irish history, while also providing for their achievements to be considered in the overall context of the first air war. Illustrations: 24 black-and-white photographs

Author : Norman Franks
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472802118

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SE 5/5a Aces of World War I by Norman Franks Pdf

The Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5/5a was, along with the Sopwith Camel, the major British fighting scout of the last 18 months of the war in France. It equipped several major squadrons, the first being No 56 Sqn in April 1917. This unit became famous for the number of aces it had among its pilots, including Albert Ball, James McCudden, Geoffrey Bowman, Richard Maybery, Leonard Barlow, Hank Burden and Cyril Crowe. In all, 26 aces flew the aircraft with No 56 Sqn alone. Other well-known units were Nos 1, 24, 29, 32, 40, 41, 60, 64, 2 AFC, 74, 84, 85 and 92 Sqns. A number of Victoria Cross winners also flew SE 5/5as, namely Ball, Mannock, McCudden, Beauchamp Proctor and Bishop. Among the aces, no fewer than 20 scored more than 20 victories. In all, there were almost 100 SE 5/5a aces, and a large number of them are profiled in this volume. Supporting the text are more than 110 photographs, 37 brand new colour artworks and detailed appendices listing every pilot who 'made ace' on the SE 5/5a.

Author : Ashley Jackson
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780826440495

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The British Empire and the Second World War by Ashley Jackson Pdf

In 1939 Hitler went to war not just with Great Britain; he also went to war with the whole of the British Empire, the greatest empire that there had ever been. In the years since 1945 that empire has disappeared, and the crucial fact that the British Empire fought together as a whole during the war has been forgotten. All the parts of the empire joined the struggle and were involved in it from the beginning, undergoing huge changes and sometimes suffering great losses as a result. The war in the desert, the defence of Malta and the Malayan campaign, and the contribution of the empire as a whole in terms of supplies, communications and troops, all reflect the strategic importance of Britain's imperial status. Men and women not only from Australia, New Zealand and India but from many parts of Africa and the Middle East all played their part. Winston Churchill saw the war throughout in imperial terms. The British Empire and the Second World War emphasises a central fact about the Second World War that is often forgotten.

Author : Jon Guttman
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2007-09-18
Category : History
ISBN : 1846032016

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Bristol F2 Fighter Aces of World War I by Jon Guttman Pdf

This is the history of the best Allied fighter-destroyer of World War 1 and the pilots who flew it. Nicknamed "Biff" by the pilots, the Bristol F2 Fighter enjoyed extraordinary success over the Western Front in the final 18 months of the war. However, it had an inauspicious debut, as an entire flight of F2As was wiped out by von Richthofen's Jasta 11. A new improved F2B was soon delivered to the front which functioned in an entirely different manner. The crews operated the plane not as a standard two-seater, but as a single-seat with a "sting in the tail" in the form of a rear gunner with a Lewis machine gun. Numerous ace teams earned the "Biff" grudging respect from its German opponents. This book charts the development of the plane from its unpromising beginnings to the revised model operating with a new kind of tactics. Moreover, the numerous first-hand accounts and combat reports give a fascinating insight into the experiences of the pilots themselves.

Author : Christopher F. Shores,Norman L.R. Franks,Russell Guest
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:875003478

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Above the Trenches by Christopher F. Shores,Norman L.R. Franks,Russell Guest Pdf

Gennemgang af jagerpilot-esser og enheder i Det britiske Empire's flystyrker i perioden 1915-20

Author : Paolo Varriale
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849087483

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Austro-Hungarian Albatros Aces of World War 1 by Paolo Varriale Pdf

Austro-Hungarian industry produced a series of poor fighter types such as the Phönix D I and Hansa-Brandenburg D I during the early stages of the war, and it was not until licence-built examples of the battle-proven Albatros and D II and D III began to reach Fliegerkompagnien, or Fliks, in May 1917 that the fortunes of pilots began to look up. Unlike the German-built Albatrosen, the Oeffag aircraft were far more robust than German D IIs and D IIIs. They also displayed superior speed, climb, manoeuvrability and infinitely safer flight characteristics. The careful cross-checking of Allied sources with Austrian and German records form the basis for a detailed reconstruction of the dogfights fought by the leading aces. It will also chart the careers of the Austro-Hungarian aces that flew the D II and D III, their successes and their defeats, with additional information about their personal background and their post-war lives in the nations born from the collapse of the Hapsburg Empire.

Author : Paolo Varriale
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-18
Category : History
ISBN : 1849087474

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Austro-Hungarian Albatros Aces of World War 1 by Paolo Varriale Pdf

Austro-Hungarian industry produced a series of poor fighter types such as the Phönix D I and Hansa-Brandenburg D I during the early stages of the war, and it was not until licence-built examples of the battle-proven Albatros and D II and D III began to reach Fliegerkompagnien, or Fliks, in May 1917 that the fortunes of pilots began to look up. Unlike the German-built Albatrosen, which initially suffered wing failures in flight, the Oeffag aircraft were far more robust than German D IIs and D IIIs. They also displayed superior speed, climb, manoeuvrability and infinitely safer flight characteristics. Such attributes were used to the full by all the leading Austro-Hungarian aces, including Brumowski, Arigi, Kiss and Linke-Crawford, who fought Italian pilots in Hanriots and SPADs, as well as British pilots in Camels and Bristol Fighters. The exploits of Austro-Hungarian aces were initially brought to the attention of English-speaking readers in the 1980s through the pioneering work of Martin O'Connor. An additional 30 years of additional research has allowed Paolo Varriale to integrate and update his work, rectifying some inaccuracies and adding new details and a large number of unpublished photographs. The careful crosschecking of Allied sources with Austrian and German records form the basis for a detailed reconstruction of the dogfights fought by the leading aces. This painstaking research allows many myths to be exposed and errors to be corrected. The book will cover the use of Albatros fighters on the Italian and Eastern Fronts, from the fighters' initial arrival in mid 1917 through to the last days of war. It will also chart the careers of the Austro-Hungarian aces that flew the D II and D III, their successes and their defeats, with additional information about their personal background and their post-war lives in the nations born from the collapse of the Hapsburg Empire. Some 49 pilots achieved acedom during World War 1, and the bulk of these pilots made their claims flying the 586 Oeffag-built Albatrosen.

Author : Peter Jung
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2003-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 1841765945

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The Austro-Hungarian Forces in World War I (1) by Peter Jung Pdf

The part played in World War I (1914-1918) by the army of the Austro-Hungarian Dual Monarchy is little known to English-speakers, perhaps because the end of the war saw the complete destruction of the Empire. Yet it was of central importance, providing nearly all Central Powers forces on the Italian front, huge numbers on the Russian front, seven Army Corps in the Balkans – and even a little-known contingent in Turkey and Palestine. The first half of the story of this complex multi-national organization at war is described here in a concise but detailed text, supported by data tables and an insignia chart, and illustrated with rare photographs and colourful uniform plates.

Author : William Alexander Binny Douglas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0802023797

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The Creation of a National Air Force by William Alexander Binny Douglas Pdf