Fokker D VII Aces of World War 1 (Part 1) (Aircraft of the Aces 53) [Paperback]

Norman Franks (Author), Harry Dempsey (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Aircraft of the Aces | Publication Date: March 25, 2003

Designed in a great rush at the end of 1917 just in time to take part in the German standard fighter competition held in January/February 1918, the D VII easily walked away with first prize. As Germanys premier fighter unit, von Richthofens JG I (led by Hermann Göring in the wake of the 'Red Baron's' recent death) received the first examples of the D VII to reach the frontline in late April. Built to oppose the new generation of French SPAD XIIIs and British SE 5as and Camel fighters, the D VII was arguably the best all-round fighting scout of the Great War.

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With Sopwith Camel Aces of World War I and Fokker Dr I Aces of World War I:"The prolific Norman Franks is the author of all three of these books, though he shares the credit with color expert Greg Van Wyngarden for the two German tomes. Franks is a highly regarded aviation historian, and Van Wyngarden is recognized as one of the top authorities on World War I aviation markings, so you can bet that what you see is a fair representation of historical hues. I recommend these books, and you will find the entire series to be worthwhile additions to your library." -Mike Corr, Aerodrome

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Osprey's Aircraft of the Aces series combines full colour artwork, the best archival contemporary photography, and first hand accounts from aces to bring history's greatest airborne conflicts to life.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (March 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841765333
• ISBN-13: 978-1841765334
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.2 x 9.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #742,632 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another solid AOA Title, August 16, 2003

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Ryan Haas (Gary, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fokker D VII Aces of World War 1 (Part 1) (Aircraft of the Aces 53) (Paperback)

Norman Franks a world war 1 aviation expert follows in the footsteps on his earlier volumes on Albatros, Nieuport, and Fokker Dr.1 aces with this new book on the Fokker DV11. This first volume on the Fokker biplane details the aces of the first four Jagdgeschwader in the German air force. These included the great aces Rudolf Berthold, Hermann Goring, Erich Lowenhardt, Karl Bolle, and many others. Like his earlier books for osprey Franks's new book is great. The colour plates are awesome. The German planes unique colour scemes are worth the price of the book alone. I hope Norman Franks continues to write books for osprey on world war 1.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great images for the hobbyist!, October 3, 2008

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This review is from: Fokker D VII Aces of World War 1 (Part 1) (Aircraft of the Aces 53) (Paperback)

I have a soft spot for WWI aircraft and build models of them. While this book isn't detailed in the way some of the Walk Around series are, there are still lots of pictures and color plates showing the various paint schemes and markings that were used by pilots of that era. That was what I was mainly interested in seeing and I got it. The history stuff in it is good, too, but really an overview more than anything truly in depth. For what I wanted from the book, it delivered and having seen it, would buy it again.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great info and profiles, November 29, 2005

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Gary D. Crawford "Crawf" (Paragould, AR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fokker DVII Aces of World War 1 Part 2 (Aircraft of the Aces 63) (Paperback)

Osprey really did a great job here. Lots of photos. 40 profiles, with many overhead views. Good index. Very good info on what units were facing each other. Instead of saying, "Jasta 18 pilot shot down a SPAD," the book says "Jasta 18 pilot shot down a SPAD of the 13th Aero." Also tells what Jastas were on which fronts: British, French, or American.