These books are not for those seeking stories of dogfights and derring-do. Though being a test pilot in some of these designs was certainly no less brave and deserves immense respect. Both books cover a host of aircraft. We learn of how the companies like Sopwith, A.V. Roe, Junkers and Fokker began. Who the designers were and how the aircraft went from a drawing to taking to the air. Some would have a short flying career whilst others are still renowned today. Often illustrated books can be light on narrative, not an issue here. Even for those more technically minded, there is plenty of information. Being part of Casemate's Illustrated series, both books are packed with blueprints & original drawings. The reader will enjoy the fabulous array of photographs from both back in the day, to the fabulous colour photos that show both flying and museum examples. My own interest in aviation has rather neglected the early period of flying and the first world war. These magnificent and high quality.. Read more
History Book Chat
These books are not for those seeking stories of dogfights and derring-do. Though being a test pilot in some of these designs was certainly no less brave and deserves immense respect. Both books cover a host of aircraft. We learn of how the companies like Sopwith, A.V. Roe, Junkers and Fokker began. Who the designers were and how the aircraft went from a drawing to taking to the air. Some would have a short flying career whilst others are still renowned today. Often illustrated books can be light on narrative, not an issue here. Even for those more technically minded, there is plenty of information. Being part of Casemate's Illustrated series, both books are packed with blueprints & original drawings. The reader will enjoy the fabulous array of photographs from both back in the day, to the fabulous colour photos that show both flying and museum examples. My own interest in aviation has rather neglected the early period of flying and the first world war. These magnificent and high quality.. Read more
History Book Chat
"The book is well written, in clearly defined sections and includes many quotations from contemporary publications and, although Rose’s time in the RFC merits fewer than forty pages, proved an interesting read none-the-less."
Cross and Cockade - No. 54/2
"The book is well written, in clearly defined sections and includes many quotations from contemporary publications and, although Rose’s time in the RFC merits fewer than forty pages, proved an interesting read none-the-less."
Cross and Cockade - No. 54/2
As featured in
Cher Ami, GWSIG Newsletter – International Plastic Modellers Society (UK) – April 2023
As featured in
Cher Ami, GWSIG Newsletter – International Plastic Modellers Society (UK) – April 2023
Featured in
Great War IPMS Newsletter, Cher Ami - December 2022
Featured in
Great War IPMS Newsletter, Cher Ami - December 2022
As Featured In
Cher Ami, Great War Special Interest Group Newsletter - July 2022
As Featured In
Cher Ami, Great War Special Interest Group Newsletter - July 2022
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Murderous Tommies
Much has been written about the soldiers executed during WW1 for military offences, all of whom were conditionally pardoned in 2006. However, until now very little attention has been paid to the cases of men who were tried under the Army Act and executed for murder. The British Army has always been reticent about publicising courts martial and eighty… Read more...
