Wednesday, June 06, 2007 - 01:10 AM UTC
Osprey have announced 2 new releases from the Aircraft of the Aces series which should interest all W.W.1 fans.
And for all the W.W.2 fans out there you haven't been left out, with a interesting look at Modelling the P-51 Mustang from their Osprey Modelling series.
And for all the W.W.2 fans out there you haven't been left out, with a interesting look at Modelling the P-51 Mustang from their Osprey Modelling series.
June Release
Albatros Aces of World War 1 Part 2
(Aircraft of the Aces 77)
Author: Greg VanWyngarden
Illustrator: Harry Dempsey
About this book
From September 1916 until late 1918, biplanes from the Albatros firm formed the primary equipment of Germany's fighter forces. Starting with the D I of 1916, these aircraft underwent a continuous programme of development and production to the D Va of late 1917. Albatros fighters reached their zenith of deadly efficiency in the spring of 1917, when the Albatros D III took a heavy toll of Allied aircraft. Nearly every one of the 81 Jagdstaffeln, or fighter squadrons, operated one or more types of highly decorated Albatros aircraft at some point in their history. This book is a follow-up to Osprey Aircraft of the Aces 32 World War 1 - Albatros Aces, and provides a look at the design and production of the Albatros series. It also details the careers of some of the war's best known and lesser-known aces. The exploits of such luminaries as Ernst Udet, Max Müller, Karl-Emil Schäfer and Julius Buckler are recounted through their own first-hand accounts, rare archival photography and superb colour artwork.
Contents.
The Biplane Takes Over (Debut of the Albatros D I, D II and introduction of the Jagdstaffeln)
Bloody April (the supremacy of the Albatros D III in April 1917 and beyond)
Maximum Effort (the summer/autumn of 1917 saw the maximum percentage of Albatros D V and D Va at the front)
Kaiserschlacht and beyond (aces who flew Albatros fighters in the March 1918 Offensive and afterwards)
SE 5/5a Aces of World War I
(Aircraft of the Aces 78)
Author: Norman Franks
Illustrator: Harry Dempsey
About this book.
The Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5/5a was, along with the Sopwith Camel, the major British fighting scout of the last 18 months of the war in France. It equipped several major squadrons, the first being No 56 Sqn in April 1917. This unit became famous for the number of aces it had among its pilots, including Albert Ball, James McCudden, Geoffrey Bowman, Richard Maybery, Leonard Barlow, Hank Burden and Cyril Crowe. In all, 26 aces flew the aircraft with No 56 Sqn alone. Other well-known units were Nos 1, 24, 29, 32, 40, 41, 60, 64, 2 AFC, 74, 84, 85 and 92 Sqns. A number of Victoria Cross winners also flew SE 5/5as, namely Ball, Mannock, McCudden, Beauchamp Proctor and Bishop. Among the aces, no fewer than 20 scored more than 20 victories. In all, there were almost 100 SE 5/5a aces, and a large number of them are profiled in this volume. Supporting the text are more than 110 photographs, 37 brand new colour artworks and detailed appendices listing every pilot who 'made ace' on the SE 5/5a.
Contents.
Chapter 1: Origins of the SE 5/5a
Chapter 2:With the RFC in 1916
Chapter 3: RFC in 'Bloody April'
Chapter 4: 1917
Chapter 5: 1918
Appendices: Aces; Squadrons and bases; Ace SE 5/5as; SE 5/5a pilot awards
August Release
Modelling the P-51 Mustang
(Osprey Modelling 34)
Author: Stan Spooner
About this book.
The North American P-51 Mustang had a humble genesis as a British request for single engine escort fighters but became, arguably, World War II’s most important fighter aircraft. It had incredible endurance, fantastic maneuverability and excellent high-altitude performance, and served throughout World War II and beyond. This aircraft is one that holds a great deal of interest for many modellers around the world. This book takes the modeller from the aircraft’s beginnings to the ultimate manifestation of this elegant and deadly bird, the F-82 G/H Twin Mustang. Special attention is paid to painting both both interiors and exteriors, with a wide range of different schemes used.
Contents.
Introduction
Building a well-worn P-51A
British shark - P51B/Mustang III
Creating a 357th FG P-51D
Building a Korean War F-51D
Double the trouble - the F-82G
Further reading and research
Albatros Aces of World War 1 Part 2
(Aircraft of the Aces 77)
Author: Greg VanWyngarden
Illustrator: Harry Dempsey
About this book
From September 1916 until late 1918, biplanes from the Albatros firm formed the primary equipment of Germany's fighter forces. Starting with the D I of 1916, these aircraft underwent a continuous programme of development and production to the D Va of late 1917. Albatros fighters reached their zenith of deadly efficiency in the spring of 1917, when the Albatros D III took a heavy toll of Allied aircraft. Nearly every one of the 81 Jagdstaffeln, or fighter squadrons, operated one or more types of highly decorated Albatros aircraft at some point in their history. This book is a follow-up to Osprey Aircraft of the Aces 32 World War 1 - Albatros Aces, and provides a look at the design and production of the Albatros series. It also details the careers of some of the war's best known and lesser-known aces. The exploits of such luminaries as Ernst Udet, Max Müller, Karl-Emil Schäfer and Julius Buckler are recounted through their own first-hand accounts, rare archival photography and superb colour artwork.
Contents.
The Biplane Takes Over (Debut of the Albatros D I, D II and introduction of the Jagdstaffeln)
Bloody April (the supremacy of the Albatros D III in April 1917 and beyond)
Maximum Effort (the summer/autumn of 1917 saw the maximum percentage of Albatros D V and D Va at the front)
Kaiserschlacht and beyond (aces who flew Albatros fighters in the March 1918 Offensive and afterwards)
SE 5/5a Aces of World War I
(Aircraft of the Aces 78)
Author: Norman Franks
Illustrator: Harry Dempsey
About this book.
The Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5/5a was, along with the Sopwith Camel, the major British fighting scout of the last 18 months of the war in France. It equipped several major squadrons, the first being No 56 Sqn in April 1917. This unit became famous for the number of aces it had among its pilots, including Albert Ball, James McCudden, Geoffrey Bowman, Richard Maybery, Leonard Barlow, Hank Burden and Cyril Crowe. In all, 26 aces flew the aircraft with No 56 Sqn alone. Other well-known units were Nos 1, 24, 29, 32, 40, 41, 60, 64, 2 AFC, 74, 84, 85 and 92 Sqns. A number of Victoria Cross winners also flew SE 5/5as, namely Ball, Mannock, McCudden, Beauchamp Proctor and Bishop. Among the aces, no fewer than 20 scored more than 20 victories. In all, there were almost 100 SE 5/5a aces, and a large number of them are profiled in this volume. Supporting the text are more than 110 photographs, 37 brand new colour artworks and detailed appendices listing every pilot who 'made ace' on the SE 5/5a.
Contents.
Chapter 1: Origins of the SE 5/5a
Chapter 2:With the RFC in 1916
Chapter 3: RFC in 'Bloody April'
Chapter 4: 1917
Chapter 5: 1918
Appendices: Aces; Squadrons and bases; Ace SE 5/5as; SE 5/5a pilot awards
August Release
Modelling the P-51 Mustang
(Osprey Modelling 34)
Author: Stan Spooner
About this book.
The North American P-51 Mustang had a humble genesis as a British request for single engine escort fighters but became, arguably, World War II’s most important fighter aircraft. It had incredible endurance, fantastic maneuverability and excellent high-altitude performance, and served throughout World War II and beyond. This aircraft is one that holds a great deal of interest for many modellers around the world. This book takes the modeller from the aircraft’s beginnings to the ultimate manifestation of this elegant and deadly bird, the F-82 G/H Twin Mustang. Special attention is paid to painting both both interiors and exteriors, with a wide range of different schemes used.
Contents.
Introduction
Building a well-worn P-51A
British shark - P51B/Mustang III
Creating a 357th FG P-51D
Building a Korean War F-51D
Double the trouble - the F-82G
Further reading and research
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