41. PFALZ D.XII
LATE-WAR PFALZ FIGHTER
ARTIST Brian Knight's evocative recreation of the downing of Ltn. Paul Vogel's Pfalz D.XII 2486/18 in September 1918 is the eye-catching opener to Peter M Grosz's acclaimed study of the classic Speyer factory-built design-a contemporary of the Fokker D.VII. Full operational and service histories are chronicled with the aid of many of the author's rare archive photographs that include Pfalz factory floor shots revealing the advanced building techniques employed. Ian Stair contributes detailed 1:72 and 1:48 drawings and additional close-up photos reveal airframe nuances of two preserved examples undergoing restoration. 1918 capture sketches are presented along with extended colour notes and three rear cover colour profiles by Ray Rimell. The content is completed by illustrated appendices and a list of survivors and model kits.
NEAR mint example of the September 1993-published DATAFILE 41 and personally autographed by author Peter M Grosz. This superb 36 page monograph relates the full development history of this late-war design which was contemporary with the acclaimed Fokker D.VII but not quite its equal. 75 archive photos from Pete's extensive collection are presented-20 of them taken at the Pfalz factory in 1918 showing construction sequences. In addition, there are over three pages of close-up images showcasing the restoration of AWM and EAAM survivors along with airframe sketches form a 1918 capture report. Ian Stair provides the dual-scale general arrangements with Ray Rimell contributing a Pfalz D.XII kit listing; colours and markings notes and the three rear cover profiles.
