The history of Royal Canadian Air Force
Liberator Squadrons in Lord Mountbatten's South East Asia
Command in World War II. These American aircraft also saw
service with 231 Group, the RAF's Heavy Bomber component of the
Allied Strategic Air Force, and in 222 Group Indian Air Force.
OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 40:
FOKKER DR 1 ACES OF WORLD WAR I
by Norman Franks & Gregg Van Wyngarden
Undoubtedly the most famous fighter type to see service during
World War 1, the Fokker Dr I Triplane was a revelation when it
entered service on the Western Front in 1917. Manfred von
Richthofen’s JG 1 ‘Flying Circus’ was the first Jasta to re-equip
with the new fighter, and in the skilled hands of its numerous aces
the Dr I proved a formidable opponent. It remained in service on the
Western Front until replaced by the superior Fokker D VII in May
1918. Just weeks prior to that, however, Germany’s leading ace, the
great ‘Red Baron’, had been killed.
New in card cover -
96pp, numerous
b/w illustrations, 12 colour plates
OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 77:
ALBATROS ACES OF WORLD WAR I PART 2
by Gregg Van Wyngarden
From September 1916 until late 1918, Albatros biplanes formed the
primary equipment of Germany's fighter forces. Starting with the D I
of 1916, these aircraft underwent a continuous programme of
development, reaching their zenith in the spring of 1917 when the
deadly D III took a heavy toll of Allied aircraft. Nearly every one
of the 81 Jagdstaffeln operated one or more types of highly
decorated aircraft at some point. The book provides a detailed look
at the design and production of the Albatros series and the careers
of such aces as Ernst Udet, Max Müller, Karl-Emil Schäfer and Julius
Buckler.
New in card cover -
A4 format, 96pp, 11 colour plates, 3 plans, 100 + b/w photos
OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 112:
FOKKER D.XXI ACES OF WORLD WAR 2
by Kari Stenman & Peter de Jong
Dutch D.XXIs saw less than a week of action following the German
invasion on 10 May 1940. Many of the country’s 28 fighters were
destroyed on the ground, however, those that survived the initial
onslaught inflicted losses on the Luftwaffe. However, the D.XXI had
found everlasting fame in Finland during the Winter War of 1939-40.
The fighter, operating in primitive conditions and against vastly
superior numbers, Finnish D.XXIs racking up an incredible score
against the Red Air Force. After spending a year providing home
defence during the early stages of the Continuation War in 1941, all
surviving Finnish Fokker D.XXIs were relegated to the reconnaissance
role, which they performed through to the end of hostilities.
New in card cover -
A4 format, 96pp,
14 colour plates, c100 b/w photos
The recollections of the remarkable German air ace, Colonel
Hans-Ulrich Rudel, the one man in the German Armed Force to
receive the highest award for courage, The Knight’s Cross of the
Iron Cross with Golden Oakleaves, Sword and Diamonds. He flew over
2500 missions in WWII on the Eastern front, lost a leg but
continued flying.
