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British Aircraft of the Great War: Fighters, Bombers, Seaplanes, Trainers, Flying Boats

232 pages · ISBN: 9781838056704 · 2022
£12.91In stock. Royal Mail tracked shipping

About this book

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. Any questions promptly answered. "...my initial read it is a great book giving all the technical details of the Aeroplanes used by the UK " recent buyer "Good quality item at a good price" -----February 2021 buyer "A1 Product + Prompt Delivery - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED" March 2021 buyer "Great deal pleased with the book well packed fast postage as described and a bonus of some black and white cards of WW 1 aircraft, thank you very much 👍🏼👍🏼" May 2025 purchase This book has best offer option.

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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Good quality item at a good price.

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A1 Product + Prompt Delivery — HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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★★★★★eBay Purchase

Great deal pleased with the book well packed fast postage as described and a bonus of some black and white cards of WW1 aircraft, thank you very much.

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