Description

Large format paperback, staple bound in white pictorial covers. 36 pages plus covers. Profusely illustrated with rare archive black and white photographs, including 14 close-up shots; 6 pages of detailed 1:48 and 1:72 scale drawings by Ian R. Stair and three color profiles by Ray Rimell on rear cover, plus two pages of 1920 Air Ministry drawn-from-life sketches covering many aspects of the unique airframe. “Colours and Markings” essay by Ray Rimell and Appendices round out this issue. First edition. As the publisher writes, this issue “…presents the first really accurate and detailed account of these extraordinary metal biplanes. As author Peter Grosz explains,’it precisely fulfilled the roles for which it was designed: low level contour combat, tactical reconnaissance and contact patrol duties…’ Lightly armed, the J.I proved invulnerable to enemy ground fire thanks to extensive armour plate areas and not a single one was ever brought down in combat.” An excellent resource for the scale-modeler and airplane enthusiast. No previous ownership marks. A clean, internally unmarked copy with moderate yellowing to white covers. Very good.