During the formative years from 1909 to 1918 aircraft design progressed from the primitive and fragile Bristol Boxkite, through the famous Bristol Fighter, Handley Page bomber and Sopwith Camel scout to the ultimate rotary-engined fighter, the Sopwith Snipe. Over 40 different types of aircraft were used by Australians and the history of each is presented in a narrative which contains a brief summary of the aircraft's designer, its development and operational background, and the details of the aircraft in Australian service. Also included are representative enemy aircraft of the 1914-18 War which operated against the Australians. Complementing the text by Wing Commander Keith Isaacs are 24 coloured pages of Harold Freedman's aircraft murals in the Australian War Memorial, and a series of line drawings by David Hammond.
This copy is in Good condition. There is some coloring and spotting of the page edges. There is some shelf wear. As always, the photos are of the book you will receive.