39.JUNKERS J.I

First published in 1993 and reprinted two years later,this 36 page monograph (plus covers) presents the first really accurate and detailed account of these extraordinary metal biplanes.As author Peter Grosz explains,'it precisely fulfilled the roles for which it was designed:low level contour combat,tactical reconnaissance and contact patrol duties...' Lightly armed, the J.I proved invulnerable to enemy ground fire thanks to extensive armour plate areas and not a single one was ever brought down in combat.This excellent Datafile includes over 60 archive photos;14 close-up shots showing structure and strut detail plus two pages of 1920 Air Ministry drawn-from-life sketches covering many aspects of the unique airframe.Ray Rimell provides colours text,a kit survey up to 1993 and the rear cover profiles offering a choice of three camouflage schemes. VERY LIMITED STOCK!