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Sopwith Camel vs. Fokker Dr I - Western Front 1917-18

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Type: Softcover

Product Line: Duel - Aircraft

Last Stocked on 2/21/2022

Product Info

Title
Sopwith Camel vs. Fokker Dr I - Western Front 1917-18
Publisher
Product Line
Category
Author
John Guttman
Publish Year
2008
Pages
80
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147398834
MFG. Part #
OSPDUE007
Type
Softcover
Series
DUE7

Description

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