German Fighter Aircraft in World War I: Design, Construction and Innovation by M

Description: German Fighter Aircraft in World War I by Mark C. Wilkins Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Fully illustrated overview of the development and different types of German Fighter aircraft during World War I Publisher Description Fully illustrated overview of the development and different types of German Fighter aircraft during World War I. Fighter aircraft were developed by during World War I at an unprecedented rate, as nascent air forces sought to achieve and maintain air supremacy. German manufacturers innovated at top speed, while constantly scrutinising the development of new enemy aircraft. The Germans also utilised the concept of systematic production or modular engineering during the war - Fokker capitalised on this aspect with all his aircraft built in a similar fashion - wooden wings with welded steel fuselages. This meant that they could be disassembled or reassembled quickly in the field - unlike many Allied aircraft. Pfalz and Albatros were the first to realise the importance of a streamlined fuselage - the precursor to all that would follow. Both of these companies built semi-monocoque fuselages using plywood to develop semi-stressed skin - the Allies had nothing like this. The Germans also perfect powerful inline engines, as exemplified by the Albatros fighters. These engines did not have the gyroscopic effect of the rotary engines and as such were easier and more stable to fly. Fokker was slow to give up his rotary engines but once he did, the result was the iconic Fokker D VII - years ahead of its time and the only aircraft specifically mentioned in the Treaty of Versailles that Germany could not build after the war. German Fighter Aircraft in World War I explores how German fighter aircraft were developed during the war, the innovations and trials that made the Fokker D VII possible, and the different makes and types of aircraft. Using unpublished images including photographs of surviving aircraft, archive images, and models and replicas, it shows details of aircraft that were kept top secret during the war. Extensively illustrated with 140 photos and ten colour profiles, this is will be essential reading for all WWI aviation enthusiasts and modellers. AUTHOR: Mark Wilkins is an historian, writer, museum professional, and professional modelmaker. He has been director & curator of the Cape Cod Maritime Museum and The Atwood House Museum (Chatham Historical Society), and has worked for the Smithsonian & Mystic Seaport. He writes and lectures on maritime and aviation history, and is a contributing author to magazines including Model Aviation, Model Airplane News, Fly RC, RC Model World, RCM &E, Smithsonians Air & Space Magazine, and Aviation History, with a focus on WWI aircraft. 400 photographs and diagrams and 10 colour profiles Author Biography Mark Wilkins is an historian, writer, and museum professional. He is the current Curator of Maritime History at the Calvert Marine Museum. He has been director & curator of both the Cape Cod Maritime Museum and The Atwood House Museum (Chatham Historical Society), and has worked for the Smithsonian & Mystic Seaport. He is a published author of books and articles relating to maritime and aviation history. Mark has a masters degree in history from Harvard University, and is currently working on several books relating to WWI aviation. He is adjunct faculty, history department, at St. Marys College of Maryland. Details ISBN 1612006191 ISBN-13 9781612006192 Title German Fighter Aircraft in World War I Author Mark C. Wilkins Format Hardcover Year 2019 Pages 160 Publisher Casemate Publishers GE_Item_ID:137479834; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. 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