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Sopwith Camel vs Fokker Dr I: Western Front 1917-18 (Duel)

Author Jon Guttman
Publisher Osprey Publishing
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Author(s)Jon Guttman
ISBN / ASIN1846032938
ISBN-139781846032936
Sales Rank1,115,337
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸

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Amid the continuous struggle for aerial superiority during World War 1, two aircraft types were at the forefront. Both rotary-engined fighters, the Sopwith Camel and the Fokker Dr I triplane were relatively slow for their time, but were regarded as the most maneuverable machines produced during the conflict, and the classic pair for a tight, evenly matched dogfight at close quarters. In this book Jon Guttman examines the fascinating story of the design and development of these deadly foes. First-hand accounts and innovative cockpit-view artwork give a thrilling insight into the pilots' experiences during the world's first aerial duels and explain their successes and failures.