'Richthofen's Circus': Jagdgeschwader Nr 1

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DescriptionUndoubtedly 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 labelled 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 colourful 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 Lowenhardt and Hermann Goring. This book charts the World War I experiences of JG 1.

MSRP25.95

Book SeriesAircraft of the Aces

Volume151

SubjectAviation Nonfiction

AuthorGreg VanWyngarden

About the AuthorGreg VanWyngarden has a lifelong interest in World War 1 aviation, and has been particularly active in deciphering the colours and markings that decorated the various German fighters flown by the leading aces. This is his third book for Osprey, having co-authored Aircraft of the Aces 40: ‘Fokker Dr I Aces’ and Aircraft of the Aces 53: ‘Fokker D VII Aces Part 1’ with Norman Franks.

ISBN-139781841767260

PublisherOsprey Publishing

Publication Date7/25/04

Number of Pages128

BindingPaperback

IllustratorHarry Dempsey

UPC9781841767260

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