SE 5a vs Albatros D V: Western Front 1917–18 (Duel, 20)

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SE 5a vs Albatros D V: Western Front 1917–18 (Duel, 20)

Amid the ongoing quest for aerial superiority during World War I, the late spring of 1917 saw two competing attempts to refine proven designs. The Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5a incorporated improvements to the original SE 5 airframe along with 50 more horsepower to produce a fast, reliable ace-maker. The Albatros D V, a sleeker development of the deadly D III of 'Bloody April' notoriety, proved to be more disappointing as it suffered a rash of lower wing failures. Nevertheless, Albatrosen remained the most numerically important fighters available when the Germans launched their final offensive on March 21 1918. Despite its shortcomings, German tactics and skill made the Albatros D V a dangerous foe that SE 5a pilots dismissed at their peril. This title tells the story of the design and development of these two fighters and concludes with their dramatic fights in the last year of World War I.
Country USA
Brand Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer Osprey Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrations (some col.)
Model Illustrations (some col.)
ReleaseDate 2009-10-20
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781846034718

Country	USA
Brand	Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer	Osprey Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrations (some col.)
Model	Illustrations (some col.)
ReleaseDate	2009-10-20
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781846034718

SE 5a vs Albatros D V: Western Front 1917–18 (Duel, 20)

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