World Famous Comics: Sopwith Triplane Aces of World War 1 (Aircraft of the Aces)
Sopwith Triplane Aces of World War 1 (Aircraft of the Aces)
By: Norman Franks Publisher: Osprey Publishing Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: Osprey Publishing Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 96 Publication Date: June 24, 2004 Release Date: June 24, 2004
Product Description: The inspiration behind the iconic Fokker Dr I, Sopwith's Triplane was built as a replacement for the company's hugely successful, and much loved, Pup. Thanks to its massive wing area, the revolutionary Triplane boasted an unmatched rate of climb and greatly improved manoeuvrability. Indeed, when the type made its combat debut in late 1916, the Triplane could easily out-fight any other aircraft operated by either side. Used exclusively by the Royal Naval Air Service and the French Navy, theTriplane had a far greater impact on the aerial war over the Western Front than its meagre production numbers really deserved. Pilots such as Ray Collishaw, Bob Little and Roderic Dallas all enjoyed success in the bloody struggle for aerial supremacy over the Western Front in 1917. The first volume in print devoted exclusively to Triplane aces, this book includes numerous first-hand accounts, detailed appendices, more than 90 rare photographs and over 40 all-new colour profiles and planforms.
SOPWITH TRIPLANE Norman Franks is regarded by many as one of the premier aero historians. He has expertly assembled the history of the Sopwith Triplane and it's most successful airmen, the aces, in this volume of the Osprey series. This series of books, while concise (generally less than 100 pages), effectively illuminate their topic through scholarly researched text, photos, artwork and drawings. This volume, along with many other aircraft of World War One, deserve to be a part of everyone's aviation collection. I particularly enjoy the Osprey aviation series. They are well executed, concise, handy reference resources and generally, the artwork presented in them is awe-inspiring! The Sopwith Camel is another title by Norman Franks that you may find interesting. Sopwith Camel Aces of World War 1 (Aircraft of the Aces) If you are interested in the German Fokker Triplane, also by Norman Franks, check out this link.Fokker Dr I Aces of World War I (Osprey Aircraft of the Aces No 40). Another book that may interest you is AUSTRALIAN HAWK OVER THE WESTERN FRONT: A Biography of Major R S Dallas DSO, DSC, C de G avec Palme a famous Sopwith Triplane ace.
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