Sopwith Camel

Author : Jon Guttman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780961781

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Sopwith Camel by Jon Guttman Pdf

An icon of World War I aerial combat, the Sopwith Camel was a superb dogfighter in the hands of a pilot who could master its vicious idiosyncrasies. The first British fighter to be armed with twin machine guns, the Camel packed a considerable punch and was highly successful, notching up a considerable number of aerial victories. The Camel was a remarkable aircraft, and one that could perform in a variety of roles, including as a ground strafer, a night fighter and a carrier-based fighter. As newer, higher performance aircraft types were introduced and began to eclipse it, the dominance of the Camel declined and losses mounted. Nevertheless, Camels appeared over battlefields throughout the war and beyond, notably in the Russian Civil War.

Author : Jon Guttman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780961774

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Sopwith Camel by Jon Guttman Pdf

An icon of World War I aerial combat, the Sopwith Camel was a superb dogfighter in the hands of a pilot who could master its vicious idiosyncrasies. The first British fighter to be armed with twin machine guns, the Camel packed a considerable punch and was highly successful, notching up a considerable number of aerial victories. The Camel was a remarkable aircraft, and one that could perform in a variety of roles, including as a ground strafer, a night fighter and a carrier-based fighter. As newer, higher performance aircraft types were introduced and began to eclipse it, the dominance of the Camel declined and losses mounted. Nevertheless, Camels appeared over battlefields throughout the war and beyond, notably in the Russian Civil War.

Author : Amber Books Ltd,Edward Kocent-Zieliński
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8361220941

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Sopwith Camel (No Decals) by Amber Books Ltd,Edward Kocent-Zieliński Pdf

Author : Charles Monroe Schulz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:704508056

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Snoopy and His Sopwith Camel by Charles Monroe Schulz Pdf

The World War I flying ace again fails to bring down the Red Baron.

Author : Jarrod Cotter
Publisher : Haynes Publishing UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0857337955

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Sopwith Camel by Jarrod Cotter Pdf

Think of the First World War and then think of an aircraft. What springs to mind will probably be the Sopwith Camel. The single-seat Camel was one of the most successful RNAS/RFC/RAF 'scouts' (the period term for a fighter) of the First World War. Jarrod Cotter has been given rare access to the Shuttleworth Collection's Sopwith Camel replica as well as Camel new-builds in France and New Zealand. The manual includes rare and stunning colour photography of rebuilding, restoring and flying this classic WW1 fighter.

Author : Amber Books Ltd,Edward Kocent-Zieliński
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 836122095X

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Sopwith Camel by Amber Books Ltd,Edward Kocent-Zieliński Pdf

Author : Anjali Kamath
Publisher : Popular Prakashan
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8179915107

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Combat Aircraft by Anjali Kamath Pdf

Author : Anon
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781528765688

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A History of the 17th Aero Squadron - Nil Actum Reputans Si Quid Superesset Agendum, December, 1918 (WWI Centenary Series) by Anon Pdf

This early work details the history of the 17th Aero Squadron during the First World War. It includes information on their training and their combat operations, and is a fascinating read for anyone interested in military aviation or the Great War in general. This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.

Author : Ian M. Philpott
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 1351 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473831704

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The Birth of the Royal Air Force by Ian M. Philpott Pdf

Ian Philpott presents us here with a compendium of facts, operational histories and photo illustrations, combined to create a comprehensive account of the early years of the Royal Air Force. Illustrated throughout, it features details of all military operations from 1914 to 1918 which impacted upon the organisation. Also included are operational details of the Independent Bomber Force throughout 1918, a supplementary historical strand that is sure to appeal to Aviation enthusiasts with a taste for features of niche focus. Details of the airfields, landing grounds, seaplane bases and various other landmarks of this era are given, and readers are encouraged to use the work as a reference book, being as it is a weighty tome of encyclopedic scope. Sure to make a welcome addition to any aviation enthusiasts library, this well-researched piece of work has been a long time in the making. Philpott brings his typical flare to the project, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to this dynamic, defining period of Royal Air Force history.As featured in the East Kent Mercury and Essence Magazine.

Author : Christopher Shores
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 49,6 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 : Ian Castle
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472815309

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The First Blitz by Ian Castle Pdf

This book tells the story of Germany's strategic air offensive against Britain, and how it came to be neutralized. The first Zeppelin attack on London came in May 1915 – and with it came the birth of a new arena of warfare, the 'home front'. German airships attempted to raid London on 26 separate occasions between May 1915 and October 1917, but only reached the capital and bombed successfully on nine occasions. From May 1917 onwards, this theatre of war entered a new phase as German Gotha bombers set out to attack London in the first bomber raid. London's defences were again overhauled to face this new threat, providing the basis for Britain's defence during World War II. This comprehensive volume tells the story of the first aerial campaign in history, as the famed Zeppelins, and then the Gotha and the massive Staaken 'Giant' bombers waged war against the civilian population of London in the first ever 'Blitz'.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Grub Street Publishing
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008-09-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781898697466

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Hunting with Richthofen Jagd in Flanderns Himmel by Anonim Pdf

Karl Bodenschatz was the Richthofen squadron adjutant. His historical record offers an insight into the war from the German viewpoint.

Author : Annette Carson
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526752680

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Camel Pilot Supreme by Annette Carson Pdf

“Annette Carson has done a wonderful job of chronicling Armstrong’s life, flight training and ultimate recognition as the undisputed master of aerobatics.” —Over the Front Initially forbidden as foolhardy, stunt flying soon became a paramount method of survival in the life and death mêlées of dogfighting. But pilots still delighted in the joy and exuberance of aerobatting for its own sake, and they recognized a master of that very special skill in young D’Urban Victor Armstrong, whose displays were nothing short of electrifying. Fluid and dramatic, performed with flair at ultra-low level, his exhibitions left spectators shaking their heads in disbelief. Until this book, little was known about Armstrong’s wartime experiences, and even less about his South African background. His great value to the authorities lay in his superb handling of the Sopwith Camel, which upon its introduction had taken a heavy toll in fatal trainee accidents. While still on active service, Armstrong was sent around the units providing vivid proof that, properly handled, the stubby little fighter delivered the key to combat success: unrivaled maneuverability. His resultant fame eclipsed his other distinguished role in pioneering night flying and night fighting, an equally vital skill he was also detailed to demonstrate around the squadrons. In this “superb biography,” you will find yourself in the cockpit of the F.1 Camel and become acquainted with its rotary engine (Stand To!). You will meet many leading names including Billy Bishop, Cecil Lewis, Norman Macmillan, Robert Smith Barry, and the harum-scarum Three Musketeers from War Birds. Armstrong takes his place alongside them as one of the legendary figures of the first great aerial war.

Author : Peter Kilduff
Publisher : Grub Street Publishers
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781909808805

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Iron Man by Peter Kilduff Pdf

This biography of a tenacious fighter pilot is “a powerful story about a fascinating man who seemed to know no fear” (Aerodrome). As one of the most successful German fighter pilots of World War I, Rudolf Berthold was victorious in forty-four aerial combats. He was also shot down or forced to land after six fights and survived crash landings in every case. Early in WWI, when only fighter pilots were awarded the Kingdom of Prussia’s (and de facto, Imperial Germany’s) highest bravery decoration, the Pour le Mérite, Berthold became the tenth recipient of the honor. Of that early cohort of air heroes, only Berthold and one other pilot survived the war. This book tells his remarkable story. Six weeks into the war, Berthold became the first airman in the 2nd Army area to be awarded an Iron Cross in recognition of his bravery and tenacity in combat. The symbolism of the award was appropriate. Described by one of his pilot protégés as “an Iron Man—with an absolutely unbendable iron will,” he was a dedicated patriot. And, after he became a fighter pilot, he demonstrated a fierce fighting spirit in many encounters with British and French adversaries. All of his aerial combats with other Pour le Mérite–awarded flyers are detailed in this book. Indeed, Berthold was so relentless in his approach to aerial combat that when badly wounded, on at least six occasions, he cut short his convalescent leave to return to flying with his comrades. The injuries included a hit to his right arm, which shattered the bone, rendering it useless—yet an undaunted Berthold taught himself to fly using his left. Peter Kilduff has produced a landmark volume based on extensive research into Berthold’s life and military career to form the most complete account of Germany’s sixth highest scoring fighter ace of WWI. Illustrated with over eighty photographs and other artworks, many never published before, Iron Man tells the tale of this ruthless, fearless fighter whose perseverance and bravery made him one of the most famous airmen of the Great War.

Author : Ed Maciorowski,Jeff Maciorowski
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-29
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781440244889

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The Ultimate Guide to Collectible LEGO Sets by Ed Maciorowski,Jeff Maciorowski Pdf

Brick by Brick Brilliance LEGO bricks are the building blocks of childhood. Yet they are far from child's play. LEGO sets are fast becoming a hot commodity with collectors worldwide for fun and profit. Abundantly visual, informative and detailed, The Ultimate Guide to Collectible LEGO Sets is the definitive reference to more than 2,000 of the most collectible sets on the secondary market, illustrating the incredible value of LEGO bricks, not only from an entertainment and educational standpoint, but also as an investment. Consider a Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series Millennium Falcon, which sold at retail for $500, is now selling for more than $3,500 on the secondary market. The Ultimate Guide to Collectible LEGO Sets features: • More than 25 top themes, including Advanced Models, Batman, Ideas/Cuusoo, Star Wars UCS and non-UCS sets, Technic, Trains, and Vintage • Up-to-date secondary market prices for more than 2,000 new and used sets from 2000 to present • More than 300 full-color photos of sets in their boxes, and built models • Tips on reselling, flipping, and investing The Ultimate Guide to Collectible LEGO Sets is your brick-by-brick guide to a world of imagination and discovery.