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‘Richthofen’s Circus’: Jagdgeschwader Nr 1
Greg Vanwyngarden
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Paperback. Undoubtedly the most famous of any nation's aviation units in World War I, Germany's first true fighter wing would always be associated with its first commander, the charismatic and revered Manfred von Richthofen. This book charts the World War I experiences of JG I. Illustrator(s): Dempsey, Harry. Series: Aviation Elite Units. Num Pages: 128 pages, 120ill.40col.ill. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJF; HBJD; HBWN; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 185 x 9. Weight in Grams: 414.
Undoubtedly the most famous of any nation's aviation units in World War I was the legendary Jagdgeschwader Nr I, or 'The Flying Circus' as its respectful foes labelled it. Germany's first true fighter wing, it would always be associated with its first commander, the charismatic and revered Manfred von Richthofen. JG I was formed in July 1917, and for sixteen months the unit's young pilots in their colourful aircraft battled for aerial dominance of the Western Front. From its ranks emerged many of Germany's most successful airmen, including the Red Baron's brother Lothar; Ernst Udet; Werner Voss; Erich Lowenhardt and ... Read more
Undoubtedly the most famous of any nation's aviation units in World War I was the legendary Jagdgeschwader Nr I, or 'The Flying Circus' as its respectful foes labelled it. Germany's first true fighter wing, it would always be associated with its first commander, the charismatic and revered Manfred von Richthofen. JG I was formed in July 1917, and for sixteen months the unit's young pilots in their colourful aircraft battled for aerial dominance of the Western Front. From its ranks emerged many of Germany's most successful airmen, including the Red Baron's brother Lothar; Ernst Udet; Werner Voss; Erich Lowenhardt and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
Series
Aviation Elite Units
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781841767260
SKU
V9781841767260
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About Greg Vanwyngarden
Greg VanWyngarden has a lifelong interest in World War I aviation, and has been particularly active in deciphering the colours and markings that decorated the various German fighters flown by the leading aces. This is his third book for Osprey, having co-authored Aircraft of the Aces 40: 'Fokker Dr I Aces' and Aircraft of the Aces 53: 'Fokker D VII ... Read more
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