British Aircraft of the Great War: Fighters, Bombers, Seaplanes, Trainers, Flying Boats
Overview
British Aircraft of the Great War, FIGHTERS BOMBERS ETC ISBN: 9781838056704. Condition is New. Dispatched with Royal Mail 2nd Class Large Letter.
Included are the aircraft ordering procedures for the Royal Flying Corps, the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Air Force. There is a description of how squadrons were formed from 1914 to 1918 including the heavy bomber squadrons equipped with the Handley Page 0/400 and the V1500. The shipboard aircraft also described as are the Sopwith Pup and the Sopwith 2F-1 Camel built by Beardmore plus many other types deployed to sea.
Has details concerning the Royal Flying Corps, Royal Naval Air Service, the Royal Air Force, the process of procurement for the Ministry of Munitions who supplied the fighting services with munitions. How the air services procured aero-engines is also described as is Haig's plan for the air services in 1918. This book is based on official archive material and has been originally researched.
This is not a compilation of internet articles or Wiki pages, all has been originally researched. 136 pages A5 - filled with information from the manufacturers and the Ministry of Munitions. Includes Flying Boats, Trainers, Seaplanes, Bombers and Fighters.
Concentrates on aircraft supply and squadron supply of engines and airframes between 1914 and 1918. Highly readable and highly sought after by the WW1 aircraft enthusiast.
Who this book is for
- Readers of WWI Aviation seeking primary-source, archival-backed research.
- Aviation historians focused on WWI (1914-1918).
- Enthusiasts of WWI Fighters, Bombers, Seaplanes.
- Students and researchers needing citation-ready material with verifiable sourcing.
You’ll learn
- British Aviation
- RFC History
- RNAS Operations
At a Glance
- Category: WWI Aviation
- Pages: 232
- Publication Year: 2022
- ISBN: 9781838056704
- Condition: New
- In Stock: Yes
- Price: £12.91
- Weight: 228g
- Era: WWI (1914-1918)
- Aircraft / Systems: WWI Fighters, Bombers, Seaplanes, Trainers, Flying Boats
- Geographic Focus: Britain, Europe
- Research Themes: British Aviation, RFC History, RNAS Operations, Aircraft Development
- Academic Use: Imperial War Museum, RAF Museum
- Sources: Technical Analysis, Photographic
Scope and Coverage
Era
- WWI (1914-1918)
Aircraft and Systems
- WWI Fighters
- Bombers
- Seaplanes
- Trainers
- Flying Boats
Geographic Focus
- Britain
- Europe
Research Themes
- British Aviation
- RFC History
- RNAS Operations
- Aircraft Development
Source Types
- Technical Analysis
- Photographic
Research and Sources
Source types: Technical Analysis, Photographic.
Used by: Imperial War Museum, RAF Museum.
Reader Reviews
Based on reviews from aviation historians, researchers, and enthusiasts
"Exceptional research and attention to detail. Essential reading for aviation historians. The archival material is outstanding."
Aviation Historian, University of Glasgow"Comprehensive coverage with rare archival material. We used this research for our aviation museum exhibition planning."
Curator, RAF Museum"Charles MacKay's work sets the standard for aviation history research. The level of detail and primary source material is outstanding."
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