Idrovolanti Dornier: libri illustrati di storia e guide

Dornier Do X - The Story of Claude Dornier's Legendary Flying Boat

Though only three were produced in late-1920s/early-1930s Germany, the Dornier Do X was the largest flying boat of its time and flew passengers on international flights in extreme comfort during the pre-World War II years.
Powered by twelve engines, the aircraft could accommodate over 100 passengers and crew and included sleeping and dining areas.

This detailed and highly illustrated book covers the design, development and construction of the Do X, then explores its initial testing and short but historic use as an international airliner, and lastly discusses the ultimate fate of all three examples.

The superb collection of photographs includes rare images of the Do X's construction, flights, crew, and luxurious fittings - including many of its interior features, furniture, vintage ephemera and place settings.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Volker A. Behr
Formato:	232 pagine, 28.5 x 22 x 2.5 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	293 foto in B&N
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2013)
ISBN:	9780764344763

Dornier Do 22 - Design, development, testing and service with the Yugoslav, Greek and Finnish Air Force

Developed by one of the most famous German airplane manufacturing companies at the request of Yugoslavia, the Dornier Do 22 was never adopted by the Luftwaffe and was condemned to obscurity as one of the peripheral airplane types.

With only 29 manufactured in total, including the sole prototype, Do 22 was not a major success for Dornier-Werke. As such, it did not get the attention it deserved in the history of aviation. Its distinct service with the air forces of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Kingdom of Greece and Finland was to date only covered superficially.
This book sheds light on the entire history, development, use by the three countries and the subsequent fate of the Dornier Do 22.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Djordje Nikolic
Formato:	180 pagine, 31 x 23 x 1.9 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	250+ foto in B&N, 13 viste di profilo in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza (PL, 2017)
Collana:	Monographs (10)
ISBN:	9788365437617

Dornier Do 24 Units (Osprey)

Perhaps the most seaworthy flying boat ever built, the elegant, tri-motor Dornier Do 24 served with both the Allied and Axis forces in very different parts of the globe during World War 2, garnering an excellent reputation along the way.
This study uses archival records, first-hand accounts and revealing photographs to illuminate the combat career of this remarkable aircraft for the first time in English. The German-built Do 24 was the Netherlands Navy's principal aerial asset during the Japanese invasion of the East Indies. While the survivors of that ordeal served in the Australian Air force, in occupied Holland and France production continued apace and the Do 24 equipped the German Air-Sea rescue service, whose crews loved and respected the machine.
The type witnessed the rise and fall of the Luftwaffe over all the European seas, took part in the desperate evacuations of Wehrmacht troops on the Baltic in the face of the overwhelming Soviet advance, and was pressed out of service only with the withdrawal of Spanish Do 24s in 1969.
This volume tells the long and eventful story of the faithful Do 24 in full.

Contents: Development (1934-1939) - Initial service (1938-41 - Dutch and Weserübung) - The Pacific War (1942-44 - Dutch and Australian service) - German service (1940-1945) - Spanish and French service (1944-1969) - Appendices.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Peter de Jong
Formato:	96 pagine, 25 x 18.5 x 0.7 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	riccamente illustrato con foto e disegni (in B&N e in colori)
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2015)
Collana:	Combat Aircraft (110)
ISBN:	9781472805706

Dornier Wal - de eerste grote zeeverkenner van de Marine Luchtvaartdienst

Among the major flying boats used by the Naval Air Service before the Second World War, the Dornier Wal held a special position. It was the first maritime reconnaissance aircraft delivered in series to the Royal Navy in the Dutch East Indies, where it served for almost eighteen years.

This twin-engine high-wing aircraft also became important in Dutch civil aviation. As the first all-metal flying boat, it was built under licence by Aviolanda in Papendrecht from 1927 onward.

The book provides a clear overview of the development, operational use and significance of the Dornier Wal.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Nico Geldhof
Formato:	352 pagine, 30.5 x 22 x 3 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	riccamente illustrato con foto in B&N e in colori
Lingua:	olandese
Editore:	Uitgeverij Geromy B.V. (NL, 2014)
ISBN:	9789081893602