Sopwith Camel vs Fokker Dr I: Western Front 1917–18

Guttman, Jon

ISBN 10: 1846032938 / ISBN 13: 9781846032936

Edité par Osprey Publishing, Oxford, 2008

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Profusely illus., 25 x 18 cm., 80 pp.

N° de réf. du vendeur 013283

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Sopwith Camel vs Fokker Dr I: Western Front 1917?18
• Éditeur: Osprey Publishing, Oxford
• Date de parution: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1846032938
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781846032936
• Reliure: Soft cover
• Illustrateur: Dempsey, Harry; Laurier, Jim; Postlethwaite, Mark
• Édition: 1st Edition
• État de l'article: As New
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • World War I

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Synopsis

Amid the continuous struggle for aerial superiority during World War I, two aircraft types were at the forefront. Both rotary engined fighters, the Sopwith Camel and the Fokker Dr I triplane were relatively slow for their time, but were regarded as the most manoeuvrable machines produced during the conflict, and the classic pair for a tight, evenly matched dogfight at close quarters. In this book Jon Guttman examines the fascinating story of the design and development of these deadly foes. First-hand accounts and innovative cockpit-view artwork give a thrilling insight into the pilots' experiences during the world's first aerial duels and helps explain their successes and failures.

À propos de l?auteur

A resident of Leesburg, Virginia, Jon Guttman is senior editor, research director and contributing writer for Primedia Enthusiast Publications. Specialising in World War 1 aviation, he has written eleven titles in the past including the popular Balloon Busting Aces of World War I in Osprey’s Aircraft of the Aces series.

Harry Dempsey has been passionate about World War I aviation for over 30 years, having produced the most technically accurate artwork on the subject. Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives in New Hampshire. He attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, from 1974–78, and since he graduated with honours, he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon.