HALBERSTADT FIGHTERS
FIRST OF THE D-TYPE FIGHTERS!
Superb and highly detailed and illustrated monograph by Peter Grosz covers the early Halberstadt D.II,D.III and D.V biplane fighters,the prototype being the very first D-Type fighter accepted by the German air service.Over 80 photos, plus detailed scale plans and seven colour profiles together with Argus engine details.
Peter M Grosz relates the the early Halberstadt fighter story with over 80 of his rare archive photos carefully selected with modellers in mind. Contemporary Flight technical report and sketches, over seven detailed colour plates and data ,together with 1:48 and 1:72 scale drawings of D.II,D.III and D.V versions feature in this unique 48 page reference! Among many surprising aspects of these 1916 designs are an on board wireless-equipped Staffel and their service in the middle eastern theatre by the Ottoman Empire. Drawings,data and photos are also included of the Argus 120 As.II engine.