FIGHTER AIRCRAFT IN WORLD WAR I

BRITISH & GERMAN FIGHTER AIRCRAFT IN WORLD WAR I
by Mark C. Wilkins.


As I read these two books together I thought I would pair them together for this review.

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 books have been thoroughly enjoyed and very much appreciated. 
I found them both to make excellent coffee table reads where I could relax and read one chapter individually on one company and it's aircraft. 

I have seen there is a French Fighter book to follow soon. I shall certainly be adding that to my wishlist. Fabulous books.

These hardback books are available now published by Casemate.
I thank Casemate UK for these review copies. 

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