Richthofen's Circus: Jagdgeschwader NR I (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781841767260)

Undoubtedly the most famous of any nation's aviation units in World War 1 was the legendary Jagdgeschwader Nr 1, 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 1 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 L wenhardt and Hermann G ring. This book charts the World War I experiences of JG 1.

Author: Greg Vanwyngarden
ISBN-10: 1841767263
ISBN-13: 9781841767260
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2004
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.78h x 7.22w x 0.39d