122. ANSALDO SVA 9/10
SUPERB WWI ITALIAN FIGHTER!
THE well-known and highly-regarded Ansaldo SVA reconnaissance fighters of WWI and the post-war period are meticulously detailed by Italian historian Gregory Alegi. This exceptionally well-illustrated monograph contains almost 100 rare archive images that include several unique and original photos from a 1918 Ansaldo handbook with wing, tail and fuselage details. Marty Digmayer supplies the four pages of 1:72 and 1:48 scale drawings and the rear cover showcases three superb colour profiles by Ronny Bar-a truly international cast of contributors...
THE famous two seat Ansaldo SVA biplanes of WWI and the immediate post-war period are meticulously detailed by Italian author and researcher Gregory Alegi in our 122nd DATAFILE. The author’s narrative is supported by almost 100 rare archive and close-up photos-seven in full colour-along with six pages of detailed 1:72 and 1:48 general arrangement drawings by Marty Digmayer. Danilo Renzuli and Bob Pearson contribute the cover art showcasing some of the most colourful SVAs ever recorded.Tracing the type’s wartime service and post-war careers in several countries, Gregory has provided the best documentation ever published on this popular Italian warplane outside of its native country.
