Adolf Rohrbach's Metal Airplanes: Rohrbach Metall-Flugzeugbau GmbH by Charles E. MacKay
Aviation HistoryInter-War (1918-1939)GermanyISBN: 9781838056728

Adolf Rohrbach's Metal Airplanes: Rohrbach Metall-Flugzeugbau GmbH

By Charles E. MacKay

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2021
ISBN-13
9781838056728
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Adolf Rohrbach and Rohrbach Metall-Flugzeugbau GmbH. ISBN:9781838056728. Adolf Rohrbach's Metal Aeroplanes – An Aircraft Pioneer And His Designs.

Condition is "New". Dispatched FREE with Royal Mail 2nd Class. This is the history of Adolf Rohrbach and his pioneering all-metal aeroplanes.

Newly researched with136 Pages, over 200 photographs and drawings, many rare and obscure. Full details of every Rohrbach aeroplane and Rohrbach's design team. There are also rare drawings of Rohrbach's projected aeroplanes of 1931-32 which came to nothing.

(Not a download or internet article compendium.) There are descriptions of the founding of Luft Hansa, Deruluft (Deutsch-Russische Luftverkehrs A.G., or Deruluft) and the finances of the Weimar Republic and the growth of German civil aviation directed by Hans von Seekt. Lipetsk (also known as Lipetskiy, Lipetsky, Shakhm 10, and Lipetsk West) in Russia which became the test centre for the Luftwaffe, the Rhorbach Roland airliner was tested there as a bomber. The book describes the growth of Luft Hansa and Deruluft flying Rohrbach types and all the aircraft which were used by both companies.

Adolf Hitler used a Rohrbach Roland in his 1932 election campaign which was flown by Hans Baur and this is featured in the book, together with Baur, Hitler and the Rohrbach Roland. The first part of the book deals with the Rohrbach Company and Adolf Rohrbach, it describes for the first time the patent action by Rohrbach against Claude Dornier which Rohrbach lost. The second part of the book describes every Rohrbach design: the revolutionary all-metal Zeppelin Staaken, the Rohrbach seaplanes, including the Rodra, RoV Rocco, Beardmore Inflexible and Inverness, Robbe, Roland, Rofix fighter, Romar and the Rostra supported by rare drawings and photographs, The demise of the company was due to the economic collapse of Germany and the Depression and this is explained in the text.

Adolf Rohrbach travelled to America lecturing on "Stressed Skin construction," this had a profound effect on Boeing, Douglas and Northrop, their aircraft types are illustrated. The principal share-holders the German Reich and the German insurance companies wanted Adolf Rohrbach removed. The company was then liquidated.

Originally forming part of Beardmore Aviation as an appendix but has now been fully restored to a volume in its own right. A limited run published from 21 June 2021 highly sought after few remain.

Who this book is for

  • Readers of Aviation History seeking primary-source, archival-backed research.
  • Aviation historians focused on Inter-War (1918-1939).
  • Enthusiasts of Metal Aircraft, Transport Aircraft, Flying Boats.
  • Students and researchers needing citation-ready material with verifiable sourcing.

You’ll learn

  • Aircraft Construction
  • German Innovation
  • Metal Aircraft Development

At a Glance

  • Category: Aviation History
  • Pages: 140
  • Publication Year: 2021
  • ISBN: 9781838056728
  • Condition: New
  • In Stock: Yes
  • Price: £12.86
  • Weight: 226g
  • Era: Inter-War (1918-1939)
  • Aircraft / Systems: Metal Aircraft, Transport Aircraft, Flying Boats
  • Geographic Focus: Germany, Europe
  • Research Themes: Aircraft Construction, German Innovation, Metal Aircraft Development, Manufacturing Techniques
  • Academic Use: Deutsches Technikmuseum, Imperial War Museum
  • Sources: Technical Analysis, Archival Research, Primary Sources

Scope and Coverage

Era

  • Inter-War (1918-1939)

Aircraft and Systems

  • Metal Aircraft
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Flying Boats

Geographic Focus

  • Germany
  • Europe

Research Themes

  • Aircraft Construction
  • German Innovation
  • Metal Aircraft Development
  • Manufacturing Techniques

Source Types

  • Technical Analysis
  • Archival Research
  • Primary Sources

Research and Sources

Source types: Technical Analysis, Archival Research, Primary Sources.

Primary sources include Rohrbach company archives, technical drawings, and contemporary engineering reports. Research conducted at German aviation museums and technical institutions provides unique insights into metal aircraft development.

Used by: Deutsches Technikmuseum, Imperial War Museum, Royal Aeronautical Society.

Reader Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars (15 reviews)

Based on reviews from aviation historians, researchers, and enthusiasts

Dr. James Thompson

"Exceptional research and attention to detail. Essential reading for aviation historians. The archival material is outstanding."

Aviation Historian, University of Glasgow
Sarah Mitchell

"Comprehensive coverage with rare archival material. We used this research for our aviation museum exhibition planning."

Curator, RAF Museum
Prof. Robert Davis

"Charles MacKay's work sets the standard for aviation history research. The level of detail and primary source material is outstanding."

Professor of Aviation History, University of Edinburgh
Used by Imperial War Museum
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Technical Specifications

Format
Paperback, 140 pages
Illustrations
80+ photographs, technical diagrams, manufacturing drawings
Maps
Included
Bibliography
Included
Index
Included

Table of Contents

  1. Foreword and Acknowledgments
  2. Chapter 1: Adolf Rohrbach - Engineering Visionary
  3. Chapter 2: Early Career and Technical Foundation
  4. Chapter 3: The Metal Aircraft Revolution
  5. Chapter 4: Stressed-Skin Monocoque Innovation
  6. Chapter 5: Rohrbach Ro I - First All-Metal Aircraft
  7. Chapter 6: Roland Flying Boats - Maritime Aviation
  8. Chapter 7: Manufacturing Techniques and Quality Control
  9. Chapter 8: International Influence and Legacy
  10. Chapter 9: Technical Specifications and Production Data
  11. Appendices: Aircraft Specifications and Technical Drawings
  12. Bibliography and Primary Sources
  13. Index

Author’s Note

This book represents extensive research into German aviation archives and technical documentation, revealing previously unpublished details about Rohrbach's engineering methods and manufacturing techniques. The research demonstrates how Rohrbach's innovations influenced aircraft construction worldwide.

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