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"Groupe de Combat 12, 'Les Cigognes'": France's Ace Fighter Group in World War 1 Aviation Elite Units 18
A$ 40.00
This book traces the combat history of the most famous and highest-scoring fighter group in France's World War I Aviation Militaire. Groupe de Combat 12 boasted the highest-scoring Allied fighter pilot, René Fonck, and France's most celebrated hero of the air, Georges Guynemer. Learn More
American Aces of World War 1 Aircraft of the Aces 42
A$ 35.00
As this volume details, the first American trained pilot to become an ace was Lt Douglas Campbell, who shot down five German aircraft by the end of May 1918. He was a member of the celebrated 94th 'Hat in the Ring' Aero Squadron, which created the bulk of American aces in World War I.
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Balloon-Busting Aces of World War 1 Aircraft of the Aces 66
A$ 35.00
This book covers the story of the Balloon Busting specialists. Aces such as Willy Coppens, Pierre Bourjade and Michel Coiffard, from both sides in World War 1, through a mix of first-hand accounts and expert analysis, which compares tactics, theatres of operation, aircraft types and the overall odds for success.
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Dog-Fight: Aerial Tactics of the Aces of World War I (Hardback)
A$ 59.95
Traces this rapid technological development alongside the strategy and planning of commanders and front-line airmen. Learn More
Nieuport Aces of World War 1 Aircraft of the Aces 33
A$ 35.00
The French Nieuport company provided the Allied air forces with the first true fighter scout of World War 1 in the shape of the diminutive XI of 1915. The XI was replaced from May 1916 onwards by the bigger and more powerful XVII. which proved to be one of the best fighters of World War 1. They were both flown by French, British, Russian, Belgian and Italian aces. Learn More
Sopwith Camel Aces of World War 1 Aircraft of the Aces 52
A$ 35.00
Responsible for destroying 1294 enemy aircraft between June 1917 and November 1918, the Camel was the most successful fighting scout employed by either side in terms of the sheer number of victories that it scored. The Camel was renowned for its sensitivity and need for skill and experience, and casualties amongst pilots undergoing training on the type were very high. Learn More
SPA124 Lafayette Escadrille - American Volunteer Airmen in World War 1 Aviation Elite Units 17
A$ 40.00
This book tells the story of one of World War I’s most famous squadrons, Spa. 124 - the only French squadron made up entirely of American volunteers (save for the commander and executive officer.) Organised in April 1916, the group was successively dubbed the Escadrille Americaine, Escadrille des Volontaires and finally the Escadrille Lafayette. Learn More
SPAD VII Aces of World War 1 Aircraft of the Aces 39
A$ 35.00
The first of two volumes on SPAD aces, this book tells the whole story from the ace perspective. By the time production of the SPAD VII ended in the final months of 1918, around 6000 examples had been built, and Allied aces on every front had enjoyed success with the type.
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SPAD XII/XIII Aces of World War 1 Aircraft of the Aces 47
A$ 35.00
This book details the exploits of the pilots who flew the hugely successful SPAD XIII and the trickier SPAD XII. The SPAD XII was armed with a single-shot 37 mm Puteaux cannon, which had to be hand-reloaded in flight & only issued to experienced pilots. The SPAD XIII was built in response to the combat inadequacies of the SPAD VII & flown by numerous French, American, Italian and Belgian aces, including Eddie Rickenbacker, leading US ace of World War I. Learn More
SPAD XIII vs Fokker D VII Western Front 1916–18 Duel 17
A$ 35.00
This is the gripping story of two of the best fighters produced in World War I as they duelled in the skies above the trenches in the closing months of the war. Learn More
The Nieuport 28: America's First Fighter (Hardback)
A$ 145.00
Provides an exhaustive history of the Nieuport 28, from its design inception in 1917, through its combat service with the U.S. Air Service, and into the postwar era. Learn More
USAS 1st Pursuit Group Aviation Elite Units 28
A$ 40.00
Starting operations in the relatively quiet Toul sector in March 1918, the 1st Pursuit Group initially flew Nieuport 28s. Expanded by the arrival of additional squadrons, the 1st Pursuit Group went to war in earnest over Château Thierry in July, initially suffering heavy losses. Re-equipped with Spad XIIIs, the battle-seasoned group went on to fame over St. Mihiel and the Argonne, claiming the most enemy kills by any group in the USAS - partly thanks to the American 'ace of aces', Eddie Rickenbacker, and balloon-busting ace, Frank Luke, both of whom were also awarded the Medal of Honour. Learn More
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