Myśliwce Sopwith (1 WŚ): książki - historia i rozmieszczenie

Sopwith Camels Over Italy 1917-1918 - Rare photographs from wartime archives (Images of War)

Podczas I wojny światowej Włochy stanęły po stronie brytyjskich sojuszników i walczyły z Austro-Węgrami graniczącymi z Austrią.
W październiku 1917 roku Austro-Węgrom udało się odeprzeć Włochów w bitwie pod Caporetto. W obliczu wyraźnych oznak zagrożenia, zarówno Wielka Brytania, jak i Francja wysłały posiłki.

Brytyjski Królewski Korpus Lotniczy wysłał trzy eskadry myśliwców Sopwith Camel oraz jedną eskadrę rozpoznawczą RE8, które walczyły dzielnie nad równinami i górzystymi regionami północno-wschodnich Włoch, dzieląc bitwę powietrzną z samolotami włoskich sił powietrznych.
Pomimo różnic w krajobrazie między Francją a Włochami, piloci Camel stosowali tę samą taktykę walki powietrznej i pomagali w misjach wsparcia naziemnego, które we Włoszech okazały się równie niszczycielskie, co we Francji.

Książka ta, uzupełniona bogatym zbiorem fotografii ludzi i maszyn biorących udział w tym konflikcie, stanowi cenne uzupełnienie serii "Images of War" wydawnictwa Pen and Sword.

Szczegóły

Autor:	Norman Franks
Wydanie:	144 strony, 24.5 x 19 cm, miękka oprawa
Ilustracje:	130 czarno-białych zdjęć
Język:	angielski
Wydawca:	Pen & Sword Books Ltd (GB, 2018)
Seria:	Images of War
ISBN:	9781526723086

Sopwith Camel Manual 1916-1920 (F.1 / 2F.1) - An insight into owning, restoring, servicing and flying (Haynes Aircraft Manual)

Think of the First World War and then think of an aircraft. What springs to mind will probably be the Sopwith Camel.
The single-seat Camel was one of the most successful RNAS / RFC / RAF 'scouts' (the period term for a fighter) of the First World War.

This book gives an insight into owning, restoring, servicing and flying Britain's iconic First World War biplane fighter.

Strony książki "Sopwith Camel Manual 1916-1920 (F.1 / 2F.1) - An insight into owning, restoring, servicing and flying"

Jarrod Cotter has been given rare access to Camel new-builds in France and New Zealand. The manual includes rare and stunning colour photography of rebuilding, restoring and flying this classic WW1 fighter.

Szczegóły

Autor:	Jarrod Cotter
Wydanie:	160 strony, 27.5 x 22 x 1.4 cm, twarda oprawa
Ilustracje:	bogato ilustrowane, zdjęcia czarno-białe i kolorowe
Język:	angielski (słownik techniczny angielsko-polski jest dostępny do pobrania bezpłatnie tutaj)
Wydawca:	Haynes Publishing (GB, 2015)
Seria:	Haynes Aircraft Manual
ISBN:	9780857337955

Sopwith Camel (Osprey)

An icon of World War I aerial combat, the Sopwith Camel was a superb dogfighter in the hands of a pilot who could master its vicious idiosyncrasies. The first British fighter to be armed with twin machine guns, the Camel packed a considerable punch and was highly successful, notching up a considerable number of aerial victories.

The Camel was a remarkable aircraft, and one that could perform in a variety of roles, including as a ground strafer, a night fighter and a carrier-based fighter. As newer, higher performance aircraft types were introduced and began to eclipse it, the dominance of the Camel declined and losses mounted. Nevertheless, Camels appeared over battlefields throughout the war and beyond, notably in the Russian Civil War.

Contents: Introduction - Design and Development - Technical Specifications and Variants - Operational History - Conclusion - Bibliography and Further Reading.

Szczegóły

Autor:	Jon Guttman
Wydanie:	64 strony, 24.5 x 18.5 x 0.8 cm, miękka oprawa
Ilustracje:	ilustrowane zdjęciami i rysunkami (czarno-białe i kolorowe)
Język:	angielski
Wydawca:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2012)
Seria:	Air Vanguard (3)
ISBN:	9781780961767

Sopwith Camel vs Fokker Dr I (Osprey)

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.

Szczegóły

Autor:	Jon Guttman
Wydanie:	80 strony, 24.5 x 18.5 x 0.9 cm, miękka oprawa
Ilustracje:	czarno-białych zdjęć, rysunki kolorowe
Język:	angielski
Wydawca:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2008)
Seria:	Duel (7)
ISBN:	9781846032936

Pure Luck : The authorised biography of Sir Thomas Sopwith 1888-1989

Sir Thomas Sopwith's 101-year life spanned aviation history. A contemporary of the Wright Brothers, he went on to become a highly successful aeroplane manufacturer in his own right: his Camel and Pup revolutionised aerial combat in the First World War. His Hurricane and Lancaster were amongst the most successful designs of the Second and the remarkable Harrier 'jump jet' emerged from an industrial empire that employed up to 127,000 people.
But Thomas Sopwith was more than a remarkable aviation pioneer and industrialist, he was a sportsman in the old tradition and one of the world's leading 120 metre class yachtsmen.

"Pure Luck" traces the remarkable history of Sopwith, narrates the moments of triumph and tragedy during his early life and describes the events leading to his 80-year involvement in aeronautics - ballooning, early days at Brooklands and the founding of Sopwith Aviation.
His wisdom and record of achievement are recorded as "Pure Luck" places in perspective Tommy Sopwith's astonishing career and highlights many events in his private and business life. With justification Sir Thomas Sopwith can be classed among the most influential non-political figures this century, but during his life he turned down many requests from authors keen to write his biography. It was only a few months before he died in 1989 that he agreed to let Alan Bramson do it.

Szczegóły

Autor:	Alan E. Bramson
Wydanie:	288 strony, 23.5 x 15.5 x 1.8 cm, miękka oprawa
Ilustracje:	90+ czarno-białych zdjęć
Język:	angielski
Wydawca:	Crecy Publishing (GB, 2005)
ISBN:	9780859791069