Description

Large format paperback, staple bound in white pictorial covers. 32 pages plus covers. Profusely illustrated with 66 rare archive black and white photographs; 3 pages of detailed 1:48 and 1:72 scale drawings by Ian R. Stair and three color profiles by Ray Rimell on rear cover. “Fabric: Camouflage and Markings” essay by Ray Rimell and Appendices round out this issue. First edition. An innovatively designed nearly all metal constructed machine with steel tubing reenforcement marked the radical design introduction of this purpose-built two-seat biplane reconnaissance aircraft in 1916. Its capabilities were immediately recognized and it served through the end of the war and beyond, most notably being flown by both the Turkish and Polish air forces. An excellent resource for the scale-modeler and airplane enthusiast. No previous ownership marks. A clean, fresh and unmarked copy, near like new. Fine.