Fokker Jagdflugzeuge (1. WK) - Deutschland: Bücher

Nieuport 11/16 Bebe vs Fokker Eindecker - Western Front 1916 (Osprey)

Das Erscheinen der Fokker EI im Juli 1915 läutete eine Schreckensherrschaft an der Westfront ein, die die Alliierten die "Fokker-Plage" nannten. Die französische Nieuport 11 war einer der Flugzeugtypen, die verzweifelt eingesetzt wurden, um den Fokkers entgegenzuwirken. Die erbitterten Luftkämpfe zwischen diesem Jäger – und seinem stärkeren, aber unhandlicheren Schwestermodell, der Nieuport 16 – sowie einer Reihe verbesserter Fokkers, der E II, E III und E IV, wurden zum Symbol des Luftkampfes im Ersten Weltkrieg.

Dieses Buch bietet einen detaillierten Einblick in die Entwicklungsgeschichte der Jagdflugzeuge und stellt die mit Unterbrechergetriebe ausgestattete Fokker der improvisierten Lösung der Nieuport gegenüber – einem Maschinengewehr, das an der Oberseite des Flügels angebracht war, um den Propeller vollständig zu meiden. Die Deutschen gaben die Eindecker schließlich zugunsten einer neuen, tödlichen Generation von Doppeldecker-Jägern auf, basierend auf den Lehren aus diesen erbitterten Luftkämpfen und beeinflusst vom Erfolg der französischen Nieuport.

Inhalt: Einleitung - Chronologie - Entwurf und Entwicklung - Technische Spezifikationen - Die strategische Lage - Die Kriegsparteien - Kampf - Statistiken und Analyse - Nachwirkungen - Bibliographie - Index.

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Fokker Aircraft of WWI (Volume 1): Spinne - M.10 & Watercraft

The first volume in a 6-volume set that details all Fokker aircraft of the war. Volume 1 tells the story of the first Fokker aircraft through the M.10, including the following models:
- Spinne
- A.I, A.II, A.III
- B.I and B.II
- C. IW
- M.1, M.2, M.3, M.4, M.5, M.6, M.7, M.8, M.9, M.10
- W.1, W.2, W.3, W.4.

This story is told in text, specifications, 316 rare photos, 9 color profiles, 13 1/72 scale drawings, and 4 1/48 scale drawings of the aircraft.

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Fokker Aircraft of WWI (Volume 2): Eindeckers

The second volume in a 6-volume set that details all Fokker aircraft of the war. Volume 2 tells the story of the first purpose-built fighter aircraft, the Fokker E.I to E.IV, that were the aircraft that made Fokker famous.

Models covered: E.I (M5K), E.II (M14), E.III (M14) and E.IV (M15).

The story is told in text, specifications, more than 700 rare photos, 24 color profiles, and 4 1/48 scale drawings of the aircraft..

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Fokker Dr. 1: Germany's Famed Triplane in World War I (Legends of Warfare)

This book presents the evolution and development of perhaps the most iconic German fighter of WWI - the Fokker Dr. 1 triplane or "Dreidecker." The Dr. 1 was born from experiments in cantilever monoplanes and the excellent combat record of the Sopwith triplane, which appeared at the western front at the end of 1916.

Only 320 Fokker Dr.1s were built, yet their imprint on aviation history was and is far reaching and enduring - perhaps due to those who flew them. Baron Manfred von Richthofen and his brother Lothar, as well as Werner Voss, Ernst Udet, and many others, all flew the triplane, helping burnish their image in collective memory.

This book highlights the design and construction of the legendary Dr. 1, as well as showcasing many flying replicas and where they can be found. Also included are selected museums from around the world where Dr. 1s can currently be seen.

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Fokker E.V/D.VIII

This book in the popular Polish Wings series tells the story of the famous German parasol-winged WWI fighter monoplane in Polish Air Force service.
The Polish Air Force captured 17 of these Fokkers, but only seven (six E.V and one D.VIII) were in airworthy condition. All were used against Bolshevik forces in the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1920.
Lieutenant Stefan Stec earned the first kill for the Polish Air Force, by shooting down a Ukrainian Nieuport fighter on 29 April 1919. In 1921, the remaining Fokkers were withdrawn from front-line units and transferred to the Szkoła Obsługi Lotniczej (Air Personnel School) at Poznań-Ławica airfield.

The book includes over 120 photographs and nearly 30 colour plates to profusely illustrate these aircraft. Their technical details, military markings and maintenance stencils are shown in detail.

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Fokker V5 / Dr.1

This famed tri-winged World War I German aircraft was flown by Manfred von Richthofen, and was as legendary then as it is now. Detailed text and photographs explain development, technical aspects, and operations.

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Sopwith Camel vs Fokker Dr I (Osprey)

Amid the continuous struggle for aerial superiority during World War I, two aircraft types were at the forefront. Both rotary engined fighters, the Sopwith Camel and the Fokker Dr I triplane were relatively slow for their time, but were regarded as the most manoeuvrable machines produced during the conflict, and the classic pair for a tight, evenly matched dogfight at close quarters.

In this book Jon Guttman examines the fascinating story of the design and development of these deadly foes. First-hand accounts and innovative cockpit-view artwork give a thrilling insight into the pilots' experiences during the world's first aerial duels and helps explain their successes and failures.

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De Fokker D.VII in dienst van de Nederlandse militaire luchtvaart

Im Jahr 1918 stellte Anthony Fokker ein neues einsitziges Jagdflugzeug vor: die Fokker D.VII. Dieses Flugzeug, bekannt für seine ungewöhnliche Konstruktion und hervorragenden Flugeigenschaften, spielte in der letzten Phase des Ersten Weltkriegs eine wichtige Rolle. Selbst die Alliierten erkannten die Fokker D.VII als das beste Jagdflugzeug an der Westfront an.
Auch Jahre nach dem Krieg blieb dieser Entwurf ein Vorbild in der internationalen Luftfahrtindustrie. Dieses Buch bietet einen klaren Überblick über die Geschichte der Fokker D.VII im Dienst der niederländischen Luftstreitkräfte.

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