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Richthofen's Circus - Jagdgeschwader Nr 1

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Aviation Elite Units - World War I

Last Stocked on 3/9/2024

Product Info

Title
Richthofen's Circus - Jagdgeschwader Nr 1
Publisher
Category
Author
Greg VanWyngarden
Publish Year
2004
Pages
128
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147398874
MFG. Part #
OSPAEU016
Type
Softcover
Series
AEU16

Description

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 labeled 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 colorful 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 Löwenhardt and Hermann Göring. This book charts the World War I experiences of JG 1.