Pfalz Fighter Aircraft from Rheinland: A Comprehensive Historical Reference
Explore the fascinating history of Pfalz fighter aircraft, the third most common fighter type deployed by the Imperial German Army Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte) during World War I. This detailed reference book from Kagero Publishing examines the elegant yet challenging fighters manufactured by Bavarian GmbH Flugzeugwerke in Germany's Rheinland wine country.
While Pfalz fighters proved inferior to contemporaries like the Albatros D.V and Fokker D.VII, they served as essential workhorses filling critical shortages of combat-ready aircraft in 1917. In the hands of experienced German and Bavarian Jastas pilots, these aircraft became formidable weapons despite their technical limitations.
Book Specifications
- 72 pages of comprehensive historical coverage
- 73 archival photographs documenting Pfalz aircraft
- 5 full-color profiles showcasing 20 different aircraft
- 11 pages of technical drawings for modelers and historians
- High-quality matt coated paper for superior image reproduction
- Convenient 205×275 mm format (approximately 8×11 inches)
- Soft cover binding for easy reference
- Lightweight at 0.28 kg (10 oz)
Perfect For
This reference book is ideal for scale modelers building 1/48 aircraft kits or 1/72 aircraft kits, WWI aviation historians, and enthusiasts of Imperial German military aviation. The detailed color profiles and archival drawings provide essential reference material for accurate modeling and historical research.
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