WWI Aviation
British Aircraft of the Great War: Fighters, Bombers, Seaplanes, Trainers, Flying Boats
232 pages · ISBN: 9781838056704 · 2022
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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.
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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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“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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