British Aircraft of the Great War: Fighters, Bombers, Seaplanes, Trainers, Flying Boats
About this book
Frequently asked questions
What does British Aircraft of the Great War cover?
The book documents British fighters, bombers, seaplanes, trainers, and flying boats of 1914 to 1918, drawing on archival production figures and contemporary photographs.
Who is Charles E. MacKay?
Charles E. MacKay is a Glasgow-based aviation historian active for over 40 years (1982 to present). His work was originally published by Robert Gibson and Sons Glasgow Limited (SC005175) from 1985, and from 2025 by his own imprint A Mackay (Publisher) Ltd (SC858624).
Who publishes this book?
A Mackay (Publisher) Ltd, registered in Scotland (SC858624). The earlier imprint Robert Gibson and Sons Glasgow Limited (SC005175) handled titles from 1985 onward; A Mackay (Publisher) Ltd took over from 2025.
How is the book shipped?
Royal Mail Tracked. UK orders are dispatched within 1 to 2 business days. International tracked shipping is available to selected zones; rates are calculated at checkout.
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“My initial read it is a great book giving all the technical details of the Aeroplanes used by the UK.”
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