Aircraft Books - Germany - History, Types and Construction

German and Austro-Hungarian Aircraft Manufacturers

Much has been written about the British aircraft of the First World War, but little has surfaced about the aircraft of the Axis powers, Germany and Austria. Here, Terry C. Treadwell tells the story of the aircraft from companies such as Fokker, builder of the famous triplane, as flown by Baron von Richthofen's Flying Circus, AEG, Albatros, Junkers and Hansa.

From reconnaissance aircraft to state-of-the-art bombers that could reach London, this is the definitive guide to aircraft of the Axis powers during the First World War. The aircraft are explained in detail and a history of each company is provided, making this an excellent source book for aircraft enthusiasts, model makers and those interested in the air war over the trenches of France and Belgium, as well as further afield in the Italian campaign.

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Author:	Terry C. Treadwell
Details:	288 pages, 24.5 x 17 x 2.3 cm / 9.7 x 6.7 x 0.91 in, paperback
Illustrations:	123 photos and drawings
Publisher:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2010)
ISBN:	9781445601021

German Aircraft Cockpits 1911-1970

Using the cockpits of approximately sixty military and civil aircraft as examples, this book follows the development of aircraft instruments in Germany from 1911 to about 1970. The standards and developments of each period are described and the instrumentation of each cockpit is identified. There is also a general explanation of the science of aircraft instruments and the function of various items of equipment.

The aircraft cockpit represents the interface between man and machine. In the span of a few decades the cockpit underwent an astonishing development, from sparsely equipped, primitive open cockpit, to enclosed cockpits with numerous instruments and systems.
The pilots of aviation's pioneering period flew by sight and feel and mistrusted the few instruments that were available. The First World War brought mass production of aircraft and the first standards for instruments and equipment.
The 1930s and 1940s represented the apex of German aircraft development, producing distant-reading compass systems, radio navigation aids, electric multiple indicators and autopilots.

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Author:	Peter W. Cohausz
Details:	304 pages, 28.5 x 22.5 x 2.8 cm / 11.2 x 8.9 x 1.1 in, hardback
Illustrations:	470+ b&w and colour photos, drawings
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2004)
ISBN:	9780764318733

Axis Aircraft in Latin America

Following World War I, Germany and Italy began to develop their aviation industry and seek new opportunities to expand their global presence. At the same time, Latin America was a region with an under developed transport system and difficult terrain, while their air power was virtually none existent.

Helped by German and Italian immigrants, the aviation industry of Latin America soon found a fertile terrain to sell their products, developing the first airlines in the region together with an increasing local military aviation interest.
Commercial aviation, including Scadta, the world's second airline, was greatly influenced by the German aviation industry with a legacy stretching over 40 years, while the military focused on Italian aircraft.
These warplanes featured heavily during the Chaco War between Paraguay and Bolivia along with the 1941 war between Peru and Ecuador. Ironically, both German and Italian types were employed against their makers during World War II in patrolling the seas in search for German and Italian submarines.

Famous types including the Junkers F13, W34, K43, Ju52/3m, Ju86, Fiat CR.20, CR.32, BR.20, G-46, G-55, Dornier Wal, Focke Wulf Fw58 Weihe, Fw200 Condor and the only Japanese type, the Mitsubishi Betty are all featured.
Interestingly, several of these examples still survive today, including the world's last Dornier Wal and the Weihe.
Also includes the story of the German and Italian technicians and pilots that went to work to Argentina and Brazil after the war and developed many projects, some of them started in their countries before the end of the war.

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Author:	Santiago Rivas, Amaru Tincopa
Details:	400 pages, 30.5 x 22.5 x 3.3 cm / 12 x 8.9 x 1.3 in, hardback
Illustrations:	350 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Hikoki Publications (GB, 2016)
ISBN:	9781902109497

Deutsche Luftfahrtgeschichte - von 1891 bis 1945

This illustrated book by Lothar Schäfer shows the extraordinarily exciting history of German aviation technology in the period from 1891 to 1945. From Otto Lilienthal's first gliding attempts, Hans Grade's first reliably flying motor aircraft built in Germany, to the rise of the Zeppelin and the rapid development of aviation and weapons technology during the two world wars.

All areas are vividly presented with selected and rare images and provide the aviation enthusiast with an impressive archive of aviation history.

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Author:	Lothar Schäfer
Details:	320 pages, 24 x 30.5 cm / 9 x 12 in, hardback
Illustrations:	207 b&w and 124 colour photos
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2016)
ISBN:	9783613038950

Deutsche Luftfahrtgeschichte - nach 1945

This volume by Rolf Wurster covers the exciting and eventful post-war years of German aviation history up to the present day. Famous companies such as Dornier created aircraft of astonishing progressiveness and performance in the years after '45.

In addition to Lufthansa, many more or less well-known airlines were founded that have left their influence to this day, even though many of the once famous airlines and manufacturers no longer exist.

An interesting reference work full of exciting, contemporary images and essential reading for anyone interested in German aviation history.

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Author:	Rolf Wurster
Details:	224 pages, 24 x 30.5 cm / 9 x 12 in, hardback
Illustrations:	240 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2017)
ISBN:	9783613040199

Museumsflugzeuge und Museen - Deutschland, Österreich und Schweiz

This Typenkompass deals with the museum aircraft and museums that can be found in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It offers an interesting and broad mix of information about the aircraft and the museums, including useful information about location, opening times, etc.

As a hobby photographer, the author Marc Volland spends many hours at airfields and air shows all over the world. His photos and articles have already been published in international specialist magazines.

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Author:	Marc Volland
Details:	128 pages, 24 x 17 cm / 9 x 6.7 in, paperback
Illustrations:	1 b&w and 161 colour photos
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2014)
ISBN:	9783613037120