Jagdstaffel Boelcke: Band VIII 1914-1918

A substantial and richly illustrated volume devoted to the history and personnel of Jagdstaffel Boelcke, one of Imperial Germany's most celebrated fighter squadrons of the First World War. This eighth volume forms part of the highly regarded Jagdfliegerverbände der Deutschen Luftstreitkräfte 1916 bis 1920 series and provides an exceptionally detailed study of the unit's operational history, pilots, aircraft, victories and losses.Drawing upon extensive archival research, official records, photographs and personal accounts, the work traces the development of the squadron from its origins through the final years of the war. Particular attention is given to the careers of its pilots, many of whom became notable fighter aces, as well as the aircraft types flown and the squadron's combat operations on the Western Front. Profusely illustrated throughout with contemporary photographs, portraits, documents, victory lists and aircraft images, the volume is an indispensable reference for historians, researchers and collectors of First World War aviation.A standard reference work on German fighter aviation, offering a wealth of factual information unavailable in more general histories.This copy signed,