The Imperial Russian Air Service Famous Pilots and Aircraft of World War One [Hardcover]

Alan Durkata (Author), Tom Darcey (Author), Victor Kuhkov (Author), Alan Durkota (Author), Victor Kulikov (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 560 pages
• Publisher: Flying Machines Pr; 1 edition (December 28, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963711024
• ISBN-13: 978-0963711021
• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.8 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,037,697 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best aviation reference works to date !, October 16, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Imperial Russian Air Service Famous Pilots and Aircraft of World War One (Hardcover)

This book covers in great detail the Imperial Russian Air Service. The presentation is for the serious aviation enthusiast - one that has been longed for ! The massive book is well worth the price. Excellent 3-views are provided for virtually all Russian aircraft of World War One. There is also a complete section of beautiful color drawings of numerous aircraft from the war. The text covers all manufacturers, all aces and provides a detailed overview of Russian air operations. For modelers this will be a reference work that could keep you occupied for years ! For aviation enthusiasts its a wonderful reference work though its presentation isn't a start to finish type of read - it is presented in well defined broken doen catagories. A wonderful book - well worth the apparently steep price !

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview of a long-neglected subject, March 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Imperial Russian Air Service Famous Pilots and Aircraft of World War One (Hardcover)

A very visually detailed book that has many photos and artist renderings of the aircraft of the IRAS. Good information as well on some Russian pilots, including the first women combat pilots. A must for World War 1 and aviation enthusiasts.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Outstanding Work, November 20, 2009

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This review is from: The Imperial Russian Air Service Famous Pilots and Aircraft of World War One (Hardcover)

Simply stated, one of the greatest aviation references published. Not only have the authors amassed an amazing amount of material, they've managed to present it in an entertaining and entirely readable manner. In addition to hundreds of fantastic photos there are maps, illustrations, color profiles of the aircraft, and even several remarkable paintings. The only thing this book leaves you wanting is similar treatment for the other warring nations of the era. If you have an interest in WWI aviation, beg, borrow or steal a copy of this now out of print book - it's a must have for any enthusiast's collection.