Development of German Warplanes in WWI by Jack Herris

Aeronaut Books. softcover. New. A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes and Seaplanes Series #1. This book describes and illustrates the development of German warplanes in WWI with text, photographs, color illustrations, and 30 tables of information including front-line inventories of aircraft by date and specific type. The origins and evolution of each warplane class or category, such as fighters, bombers, and reconnaissance planes are discussed in chapters for each category. Aero engines are also discussed, together with German aviation production and procurement strategies are discussed in the context of the German strategic situation. The three German Fighter Competitions are discussed in particular detail, including all the participating aircraft and their engines. The book is illustrated by 200 rare, contemporary photographs, 12 color photographs, and 62 color aircraft profiles. Aeronaut Books, softcover, 148 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., Black-and-White photographs, Color illustrations, production numbers. .