Description

Large format paperbacks, staple bound in white pictorial covers, representing all publised in this abortive series by Albatros Productions, Ltd. Vol. I 52 pages & Vol. II 52 pages, inclusive of covers. Profusely illustrated with rare archive black and white photographs and color close-ups; numerous pages of detailed 1:48 and 1:72 scale drawings and sketches by various hands and 9 color profile drawings on inner covers by Ray Rimell., in addition to cover art. First editions. A prodigious compilation of information presenting comprehensive studies of specific aircraft types. The types covered in these two volumes include; MARTINSYDE G.100 “ELEPHANT”; DFW T.28 FLOH; PONNIER Type L.1; PFALZ D.III; SPAD 12 Ca.1 FOKKER D.VI (Vol. 1) and RAF RE2; AEG B.1; ANATRA DS ANASAL; LOHNER AA; HANRIOT HD.1; PFALZ D.XV [Vol. 2]. As with the publisher’s Datafile and Datafile Special series each entry also contains camouflage and markings notes. An excellent resource for the scale-modeler and airplane enthusiast. No previous ownership marks. A clean, fresh and unmarked set. Volume II shows significant toning (see scans) to white covers, else both copies in fine condition. Each volume is difficult to source individually and rare offered together.