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Deutsche Bomber im Ersten Weltkrieg

Ab 1917 wurden in Deutschland Grossflugzeuge als strategische Bomber gebaut. Dabei handelte es sich um meist viermotorige Doppeldecker, deren Flügelspannweite bereits 1918 an die 50 m betrug - und das nur wenige Jahre nach Beginn der eigentlichen Motorfliegerei.
Manche Bomber des Ersten Weltkriegs verfügten bereits über einen Abwurfmechanismus, mit dem die am unteren Flügel oder am Rumpf angebrachten Bomben ausgeklinkt wurden.

Jörg Mückler, ausgewiesener Experte auf dem Gebiet, zeichnet das Bild eines faszinierenden Kapitels der deutschen Luftfahrtgeschichte - illustriert mit spannendem und meist unveröffentlichtem Bildmaterial.

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Deutsche Flugzeuge im Ersten Weltkrieg

Dieser Band bietet eine moderne Gesamtdarstellung der Einsätze und der technischen Entwicklung der deutschen Luftstreitkräfte und Marineflieger im Ersten Weltkrieg. Er zeigt, wie sich die anfangs einfachen Flugzeuge und ihre Besatzungen innerhalb weniger Jahre zu einer entscheidenden militärischen Kraft entwickelten.

Zu Kriegsbeginn standen nur 218 Flugzeuge bereit, bis Ende 1918 waren bereits über 47.000 Maschinen gefertigt - ein deutlicher Hinweis auf die strategische Bedeutung dieser neuen Waffe.
Das Buch verbindet herausragendes Bildmaterial mit zeitgenössischen Dokumenten und vermittelt einen lebendigen Überblick über eine prägende Epoche der Luftfahrtgeschichte.

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Deutsche Jagdflugzeuge des Ersten Weltkriegs - 1914-1918 (Typenkompass)

In der Zeit von 1914 bis 1918 verzeichnete die Flugzeugentwicklung enorme Fortschritte und rund 100 Jahre nach Ausbruch des Ersten Weltkriegs wird dieser spannenden Ära mit diesem Band in bewährter und kompakter Form Rechnung getragen.
Sämtliche Flugzeuge und Entwicklungen von deutscher Seite werden in diesem Typenkompass vorgestellt und beschrieben - wie immer mit Leistungstabellen und zeitgenössischen Aufnahmen.

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Deutsche Marineflieger 1913 bis heute

Die Marinefliegerei ist eine hoch anspruchsvolle Art der Militärluftfahrt und für Länder mit Seeküste unabdingbar, auch für Deutschland. Das spiegelt sich vor allem in der technischen Entwicklung und den damals wie heute eingesetzten Luftfahrzeugen wider.

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Dieser Band stellt die spannende Geschichte der deutschen Marinefliegerei dar - von den Anfängen der Luftfahrt bis in die Gegenwart, durch die beiden Weltkriege und die Zeit der deutschen Teilung hindurch bis heute.
Von Doppeldeckern über Luftschiffe, Hubschrauber, Aufklärer und Kampfbomber - Ulf Kaack geht hier in thematischer Tiefe und Vollständigkeit auf alle Marineflieger ein.

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

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 scrutinizing the development of new enemy aircraft. The Germans also utilized the concept of systematic production or modular engineering during the war-Fokker capitalized 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 realize 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.

This book 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 color profiles, this is will be essential reading for all WWI aviation enthusiasts and modellers.

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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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German Monoplane Fighters of WW I

This book describes and illustrates the development of German monoplane fighters in WWI with text, 310 photos, 50 color profiles, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, four monoplane fighters are illustrated in 1/48 scale drawings.

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German Seaplane Fighters of WW I

This book describes and illustrates the development of German Navy seaplane fighters in WWI with text, 223 rare, contemporary photos, nine color photos, 27 color profiles, five evocative paintings, and tables of information including production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft and technical specifications.

The origins and evolution of each subclass of naval fighter, including single-seat floatplanes, single-seat flying boats, two-seat biplanes, and two-seat monoplanes are discussed in chapters for each class. German naval fighter production and procurement strategies are discussed in the context of the German strategic situation.

In addition, the book includes 1/48 scale drawings of eight aircraft types (the Brandenburg KDW, W16, W19, W25, W33, and W34 and the Rumpler 6B1 and 6B2) in its 150 pages.

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German Seaplanes of WW I - Sablatnig, Kaiserliche Werften, Lübeck-Travemünde, LTG, & Oertz

This book describes and illustrates the development of Sablatnig, Kaiserliche Werften, Lübeck-Travemünde, LTG, and Oertz seaplanes of WWI with text, 110 photos, 19 color profiles, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications.
In addition, there are 19 official SVK drawings and six aircraft, three Sablatnig and three Lübeck-Travemünde, are illustrated in 1/48 (2 drawings) or 1/72 (4 drawings) scale drawings.

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Germany's Fighter Competitions of 1918

This book describes and illustrates Germany's 1918 fighter development through the story of the three Fighter Competitions with more than 215 rare photos illustrating 70 fighter designs, 65 color profiles, and performance specifications.

The German fighter competitions are discussed in the context of the evolving combat environment and Germany's strategic situation. Scale drawings of the Aviatik D.VI and D.VII, Kondor D.II, D.VI, and E.III, SSW D.VI, Fokker V29, Daimler L11, and Zeppelin D.I to 1/48 scale are included in the book's 166 pages.

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Germany's Triplane Craze

This book describes and illustrates Germany's Triplane Craze of 1917 with more than 145 rare, contemporary photos, 9 color photos, 44 color profiles, performance specifications and production data.

The origins of German triplane and multiplane fighter designs are discussed in the context of the evolving combat environment. Scale Drawings of the Aviatik 30.24, Brandenburg L 16, Fokker V8, Friedrichshafen FF54, and the Schütte-Lanz Dr.I to 1/48 scale are included in the book's 102 pages.

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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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