Product Description

Years in the making, this book covers the wide variety of markings used by British aviation units in World War I. Organized numerically by squadron number the book includes both textual and photographic examples for nearly all RFC, RAF, and RNAS squadrons. Many of the photographs are published here for the first time, and the color profiles offer a representative selection of units, aircraft, and color schemes. A classic book.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1225916 in Books
• Published on: 2000-01-01
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 296 pages

Customer Reviews

The definitive work on the subject
A massive treat for those of us fascinated by the subject of British First World War aircraft. The book is well set out, with a most informative text, masses of excellent photographs (including a horde that have not appeared in other works) and excellent artwork by the legendary Bob Pearson.

Could you ask for more? Unfortunately, yes. The book gives the impression that it has been interfered with since it left the hands of the author as, here and there, the layout leaves something to be desired. When more than one squadron is covered on the same page, the captions would be easier to follow if the unit was always included. As it is, the reader has to look at the text to sort out which of the units on that page operated the aircraft in the photograph. The captions of some photographs have been transposed, which adds to the confusion. There are also some minor, but nevertheless annoying, spelling errors,eg "correspondant", "Gibralter", "Independant" and some misplaced apostrophes.

However, the above minor irritations count for extremely little when the overall content of the book is considered. If you are interested in the subject, then you should make a space on your bookshelf for this volume.