Sopwith Camel vs. Fokker Dr I: Western Front 1917-18 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781846032936)

Amid the continuous struggle for aerial superiority during World War 1, 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 maneuverable 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 explain their successes and failures.

Author: Jon Guttman
ISBN-10: 1846032938
ISBN-13: 9781846032936
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Language: English
Published: 03/18/2008
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.80w x 0.20d