Aircraft Books (WW 1) - Germany - Luftstreitkräfte

Development of German Warplanes in WW I

This book describes and illustrates the development of German warplanes in WWI with text, photos, color illustrations, and 30 tables of information including front-line inventories of aircraft by date and specific type.
The origins and evolution of each warplane class or category, such as fighters, bombers, and reconnaissance planes are discussed in chapters for each category.

Aero engines are also discussed, together with procurement decisions and production quantities. German aviation production and procurement strategies are discussed in the context of the German strategic situation. The three German Fighter Competitions are discussed in particular detail, including all the participating aircraft and their engines.
The book is illustrated by 200 rare, contemporary photos, 12 color photos, and 62 color profiles.

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German Armored Warplanes of WW I

This book describes and illustrates the development of German armored warplanes in WWI, primarily J-class infantry aircraft but including other experimental types, with text, more than 160 rare, contemporary photos, 38 color profiles, and tables of information including production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft and aircraft size and performance specifications.

The origin and evolution of the armored warplane designs are discussed in the context of the German strategic situation and the evolving combat environment. Scale drawings of four aircraft, the AEG J.I and J.II and the Albatros J.I and J.II, to 1/48 scale are included in the book's 116 pages.

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German G-Type Bombers of WW I

This book describes and illustrates the development of German G-type bombers in WWI with text, 329 photos, 54 color profiles, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, four G-type bombers, the Albatros G.III and Rumpler G.I, G.II, and G.III are illustrated in 1/72 scale drawings.

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Nachtflugzeug! German N-Types of WW I

This book describes and illustrates the development of German single-engine night bombers, or N-types, in WWI with text, 54 rare, period photos, 7 color photos, 9 color profiles, tables of information including production quantities, serial numbers of aircraft, technical specifications, 1/48 scale drawings of the AEG N.I and Sablatnig N.I, and 1/72 scale drawings of the BFW N.I. The origins and evolution of the N-class are discussed in the context of the German strategic and tactical situation.

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Deutsche Bomber im Ersten Weltkrieg

From 1917 onwards, large aircraft were built in Germany as strategic bombers. These were mostly four-engine biplanes, whose wingspan was already around 50 m in 1918 - and this was only a few years after the start of actual motorised aviation.
Some bombers of the First World War already had a release mechanism with which the bombs attached to the lower wing or fuselage could be released.

Jörg Mückler, a proven expert in the field, paints a picture of a fascinating chapter in German aviation history - illustrated with exciting and mostly unpublished images.

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Deutsche Flugzeuge im Ersten Weltkrieg

This volume presents a modern, comprehensive account of the operations and technical development of the German air forces and naval aviators during the First World War. It explains how early, simple aircraft and their crews evolved within a few years into a decisive military force.

At the start of the war only 218 aircraft were available; by the end of 1918 more than 47.000 had been built, demonstrating the strategic importance of this new weapon.
The book combines outstanding photographs with contemporary documents, offering a vivid overview of a defining period in aviation history.

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Deutsche Marineflieger 1913 bis heute

Naval aviation is a highly demanding type of military aviation and is indispensable for countries with a sea coast, including Germany. This is reflected above all in the technical development and the aircraft used then and now.

This volume presents the exciting history of German naval aviation - from the beginnings of aviation to the present day, through the two world wars and the period of German division to the present day.
From biplanes to airships, helicopters, reconnaissance aircraft and fighter bombers - Ulf Kaack covers all naval aviation in thematic depth and completeness.

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