Author: E. Frank CheesmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fighter planes
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Fighter Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War
Author: E. Frank CheesmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fighter planes
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Fighter Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War
Author: E. Frank CheesmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Fighter Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War
Author: Fighter Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War
Author: W. M. LambertonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
The First Air War, 1914-1918
Author: Lee B. KennettPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
A complete story of the Great War's air battles, from eastern to western front, from the skies and ses of Europe to those of the Middle East and Africa.
Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War I
Author: Publisher: Crescent
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
A reproduction of Jane's All the World Aircraft, wartime editions.
British Fighter Aircraft in World War I
Author: Mark C. WilkinsPublisher: Casemate
ISBN: 1612008828
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
A vivid pictorial history: “Buy this book right now. It is rare that ISD gives an instant five-star rating to any new volume, but [this] is a rare book.” —Indy Squadron Dispatch World War I witnessed unprecedented growth and innovation in aircraft design, construction, and—as the war progressed—mass production. Each country generated its own innovations, sometimes in surprising ways—Albatros Fokker, Pfalz, and Junkers in Germany and Nieuport, Spad, Sopwith, and Bristol in France and Britain. This book focuses on the British approach to fighter design, construction, and mass production. Initially the French led the way in Allied fighter development with their Bleriot trainers, then nimble Nieuport Scouts—culminating with the powerful, fast gun platforms as exemplified by the Spads. The Spads had a major drawback however, in that they were difficult and counterintuitive to fix in the field. The British developed fighters in a very different way; Tommy Sopwith had a distinctive approach to fighter design that relied on lightly loaded wings and simple functional box-girder fuselages. His Camel was revolutionary as it combined all the weight well forward, enabling the Camel to turn very quickly—but also making it an unforgiving fighter for the inexperienced. The Royal Aircraft Factory’s SE5a represented another leap forward with its comfortable cockpit, modern instrumentation, and inline engine—clearly influenced by both Spads and German aircraft. Each manufacturer and design team vied for the upper hand and deftly and quickly appropriated good ideas from other companies—be they friend or foe. Developments in tactics and deployment also influenced design—from the early reconnaissance planes, to turn fighters, and finally planes that relied upon formation tactics, speed, and firepower. This book tells their story through extensive photos and accompanying text. “Handy not only as an aircraft model reference, but also as great reading for all history fans.” —DetailScaleView “Sidebars add important information at the proper place.” —Air Power History
Fighter Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War. Compiled by W.M. Lamberton. Edited by E.F. Cheesman. Drawings by J.D. Carrick and F. Yeoman, Etc
Author: William Melville LAMBERTONPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Rise of the Fighter Aircraft, 1914-18
Author: Richard HallionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
A Concise History of the U.S. Air Force
Author: Stephen Lee McFarlandPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Except in a few instances, since World War II no American soldier or sailor has been attacked by enemy air power. Conversely, no enemy soldier orsailor has acted in combat without being attacked or at least threatened by American air power. Aviators have brought the air weapon to bear against enemies while denying them the same prerogative. This is the legacy of the U.S. AirForce, purchased at great cost in both human and material resources.More often than not, aerial pioneers had to fight technological ignorance, bureaucratic opposition, public apathy, and disagreement over purpose.Every step in the evolution of air power led into new and untrodden territory, driven by humanitarian impulses; by the search for higher, faster, and farther flight; or by the conviction that the air way was the best way. Warriors have always coveted the high ground. If technology permitted them to reach it, men, women andan air force held and exploited it-from Thomas Selfridge, first among so many who gave that "last full measure of devotion"; to Women's Airforce Service Pilot Ann Baumgartner, who broke social barriers to become the first Americanwoman to pilot a jet; to Benjamin Davis, who broke racial barriers to become the first African American to command a flying group; to Chuck Yeager, a one-time non-commissioned flight officer who was the first to exceed the speed of sound; to John Levitow, who earned the Medal of Honor by throwing himself over a live flare to save his gunship crew; to John Warden, who began a revolution in air power thought and strategy that was put to spectacular use in the Gulf War.Industrialization has brought total war and air power has brought the means to overfly an enemy's defenses and attack its sources of power directly. Americans have perceived air power from the start as a more efficient means of waging war and as a symbol of the nation's commitment to technology to master challenges, minimize casualties, and defeat adversaries.