Clent Books (Est.1977)
FRANKS, Norman, Hal Giblin and Nigel McCrery UNDER THE GUNS OF THE RED BARON. The Complete Record of Von Richthofen's Victories and Victims Fully Illustrated , U.K: Caxton Editions, 2000.Illustrated by Chris Thomas. Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 1840671459 Book in very good condition, has a small dent at the top edge, otherwise in a fine condition. Dustjacket in very good condition, slightly rubbed at top spine edge and back top outer corner edge, there is a light line of a water? stain on the back cover which isn't very noticeable, but there is also a line of the stain on the inside f of the back cover. 224pp, including 4 maps where the victims fell, Calendar of Combat, Paintings explained, Bibliography and Index. With 10 colour paintings by Chris Thomas of aeroplanes, and numerous black-and-white photographs throughout the book, more than 100 of the 123 men concerned are depicted by photographs. The book covers the 123 men von Richthofen is reputed to have brought down while amassing his impressive score of 80 victories over Allied aircraft between September 1916 and April 1918. The complete backgrounds of the men he fought and accounted for in air battle are documented. In most cases this includes place and dates of birth, where they lived, were educated and worked, and then when they joined the colours. The later lives of those who survived the encounter with the Red Baron are also fully reported. (10"h x 8½"w) (26cms x 21.5cms) approx. (Book ref. 7500) £16.50 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Clent Books (Est.1977) , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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