Jasta 18 : The Red Noses - Aviation Elite Units

Informationen zum Autor Greg VanWyngarden has had a lifelong interest in World War 1 aviation and has been particularly active in gathering information on the colours and markings that decorated the various German fighters. He has written or co-authored over 12 titles for Osprey, including Aces of Jagdstaffel 17 in the Aircraft of the Aces series, and Richthofen’s Circus – Jagdgeschwader Nr I and Jagdstaffel 18 – The Red Noses in the Elite Unit series. Mark Postlethwaite was born in Leicestershire in 1964 and has developed a lifelong passion for aviation history. He first worked as a photographer before turning his attention solely to artwork, and is now highly regarded in his field for the quality and accuracy of his work. He became the youngest elected member of the Guild of Aviation Artists in 1991. Mark is a valued Osprey artist and has contributed to more than 100 of its books. Klappentext The history of Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel (or Jasta) 18 is one of the more unique and complex of German fighter squadrons of World War I. In August 1917! the aggressive and demanding Oblt Rudolf Berthold took over the Staffel and brought a cadre of seasoned pilots with him from his former command. A complete history of Jasta 18, one of the famous German fighter units of World War I. Zusammenfassung The history of Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel (or Jasta) 18 is one of the more unique and complex of German fighter squadrons of World War I. In August 1917, the aggressive and demanding Oblt Rudolf Berthold took over the Staffel and brought a cadre of seasoned pilots with him from his former command.

Product details

• Authors: Greg VanWyngarden, VanWyngarden Greg
• Assisted by: Harry Dempsey (Illustration), Dempsey Harry (Illustration), Postlethwaite Mark (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.03.2011
• EAN: 9781849083355
• ISBN: 978-1-84908-335-5
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 248 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Aviation Elite Units; Print on Demand; Aviation Elite Units
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; HISTORY / Europe / Germany, European History, HISTORY / Military / World War I, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, HISTORY / Reference, Air forces & warfare, Warfare & defence, Air forces and warfare, c 1914 to c 1918 (World War One period), HISTORY / Military / Aviation & Space, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War I