With aviation's rapid growth in the Great War came air combat and the beginning of fighter aviation. Jean Navarre became the archetypal fighter pilot, the first French ace of aces, who, together with other brave airmen, created fighter aviation. They were a legend in their own time, and this is their story. Format 8.5" by 11" page size.

Jean Navarre: France's Sentinel of Verdun and the First French Fighter Pilots

History

Jim Wilberg

Europe

Aeronaut Books

Enjoy the striking aviation art of award-winning artist Russell Smith! Lavishly illustrated, the book features 44 full-color paintings and 20 drawings by Russell that bring WWI aviation to life. More than a dozen respected WWI aviation authors contribute to the story with chapters providing the background for the paintings to increase your understanding and appreciation of Russell's exceptional art. Finally, in a well-illustrated chapter, Russell tells you how he creates his art. Chapters by Javier Arango, Lance Bronnenkant, Dennis Gordon, Jon Guttman, Adrian Hellwig, Jim Miller, Fred Murrin, Colin Owers, Stephen Skinner, Ed Soye, Alan Toelle, Greg VanWyngarden, & Charles Woolley

Tumult in the Clouds: The Aviation Art of Russell Smith

Third in the series on aviation art of well-known artists, this full-color book presents the aviation art of award- winning artist Steve Anderson, who among his other achievements creates the box art for the stunning Wingnuts Wings models. This lavishly illustrated book features: • 61 color paintings by Steve Anderson, 29 are Wingnuts Wings box art • 38 color photos of museum and reproduction aircraft • 230 WWI-era photographs • A chapter by Steve Anderson on how he creates his art • Chapters by noted WWI aviation historians Javier Arango, Lance Bronnenkant, Tom Crean, Jon Guttman, Adrian Hellwig, Jack Herris, Bernard Klaeyle, Jim Miller, Mike O'Neal, Bob Pearson, Alex Revell, Ed Soye, Greg VanWyngarden, Paolo Varriale, and Jim Wilberg • Forward by Sir Peter Jackson, long-time WWI aviation fan and renowned producer of the stunning Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies

Aviators of the Great War

Arts & Photography

For many years award-winning artist James Dietz has been one of the most esteemed painters of WWI aviation. Now enjoy his striking aviation art collected in one volume! Lavishly illustrated, this book features 74 full-color paintings by Jim that bring WWI aviation to life. More than a dozen respected WWI aviation authors contribute to the story with chapters providing the background for the paintings to increase your understanding and appreciation of Jim's exceptional work. In a well-illustrated chapter, Jim discusses how he creates his art using two recent paintings as examples. With forward by Sir Peter Jackson, renowned producer of the stunning Lord of the Rings trilogy. • 74 Full color paintings by Jim Dietz • 169 WWI-era black & white photos • 27 color photos of museum and reproduction aircraft • Chapters by Javier Arango, Lance Bronnenkant, Jay Broze, Jon Guttman, Ted Hamady, Adrian Hellwig, Colin Owers, Mike O'Neal, Stephen Skinner, Greg VanWyngarden, & Paolo Varriale Hard-bound, 176 pages, 8.5" by 11" page size, landscape format

Knights in Canvas: The Aviation Art of James Dietz

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Books by Jim Wilberg

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Jean Navarre: France's Sentinel of Verdun and the First French Fighter Pilots

Tumult in the Clouds: The Aviation Art of Russell Smith

Aviators of the Great War

Knights in Canvas: The Aviation Art of James Dietz