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

Destined to become the standard reference on its subject, The Belgian Air Service in the First World War is the definitive story of the men, machines, and operations of the valiant Aviation Militaire Belge from its beginning until the Armistice. By noted Belgian aviation historian Walter Pieters. Format 8.5" by 11" page size.

The Belgian Air Service in the First World War

Walter Pieters

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

The Blue Max Airmen series is the real story of the German airmen awarded the Pour le Mérite during the Great War. Author Lance J. Bronnenkant, PhD, and Aeronaut Books are pleased to bring you the most detailed and graphically lavish account of these heroes ever produced, covering the men in context with the war's chronology of events. For each recipient a comprehensive, well-illustrated biography of the man is given, together with photos of the aircraft he flew, followed by details of his service, including other medals awarded. Color profiles of the aircraft are provided both for the interest of enthusiasts and as references for modelers. Volume 1 covers Oswald Boelcke and Max Immelmann, the first two aviation recipients of the Pour le Mérite and among the best known and most significant. Volume 1 includes 155 period photographs and 7 color profiles of aircraft flown by Boelcke and Immelmann.

The Blue Max Airmen: German Airmen Awarded the Pour le Mérite, Vol.1 (The Blue Max Airmen)

Lance J. Bronnenkant

Military

By PhD. Lance J. Bronnenkant The Blue Max Airmen: German Airmen Awarded the Pour le MǸrite, Vol.2 (The Blue Max Airmen) (1st First Edition) [Paperback]

The Blue Max Airmen series is the real story of the German airmen awarded the Pour le Mérite during the Great War. Author Lance J. Bronnenkant, PhD., and Aeronaut Books are pleased to bring you the most detailed and graphically lavish account of these heroes ever produced, covering the men in context with the war’s chronology of events. For each recipient a comprehensive, well-illustrated biography of the man is given, together with photos of the aircraft he flew, followed by details of his service, including other awards won. Color profiles of the aircraft are also provided both for interest to enthusiasts and as reference for modelers. Volume 3 covers Otto Parschau, Walter Höhndorf, Ernst von Althaus, and Wilhelm Frankl, the sixth through ninth aviation recipients of the Pour le Mérite. Volume 3 includes 165 period photographs and 14 color profiles of aircraft flown by these aces in its 118 pages.

The Blue Max Airmen Volume 3: German Airmen Awarded the Pour le Mérite, Volume 3

Herris, Jack

Bronnenkant PhD., Lance J.

This book describes and illustrates the development of German warplanes in WWI with text, photos, 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 procurement decisions and production quantities. 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 photos, 12 color photos, and 62 color profiles. The book is of interest to aviation historians, enthusiasts, and modelers.

Development of German Warplanes in WWI: A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes and Seaplanes (Great War Aviation Centennial Series)

This book describes and illustrates the development of German Navy seaplane fighters in WWI with text, 223 rare, contemporary photos, nine color photos, 27 color profiles, five evocative paintings, and tables of information including production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft and technical specifications. The origins and evolution of each subclass of naval fighter, including single-seat floatplanes, single-seat flying boats, two-seat biplanes, and two-seat monoplanes are discussed in chapters for each class. German naval fighter production and procurement strategies are discussed in the context of the German strategic situation. In addition, the book includes 1/48 scale drawings of eight aircraft types (the Brandenburg KDW, W16, W19, W25, W33, and W34 and the Rumpler 6B1 and 6B2) in its 150 pages. It is of interest to aviation historians, enthusiasts, and modelers.

German Seaplane Fighters of WWI: A Centennial Perspective on Great War Seaplanes (Great War Aviation Centennial Series)

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