Publisher's Synopsis
The First War Planes: A Fawcett How To Book, No. 460 is a comprehensive guide to the early history of aviation during World War I. Written by William Edmund Barrett, the book covers the development of airplanes and their use in combat during the war. The author provides a detailed account of the different types of planes used by the various countries involved in the war, including the United States, Germany, France, and Britain. The book also includes information on the pilots who flew these planes and the tactics they used in battle. In addition to its historical content, The First War Planes also provides practical information on building model airplanes and flying them. This book is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of aviation and the early days of air combat.Drawings By Edward A. Knapp. Photos By Curt Gunther.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.