No.85, THE RE8
RECONNAISSANCE EXPERIMENTAL No.8!
Concise and informative chronicle of the long-serving Royal Aircraft Factory RE8 that had served with 15 Front Line units by 1918. Jack Bruce records the full story with over two dozen photos supporting the development and service record. Some great colour art on inner covers present eight examples depicting one Belgian example, a training machine and presentation RFC aircraft amongst others.
JACK Bruce was the natural choice when Profile Publications of Leatherhead commissioned No.85 in their on-going series-the immortal RE8. In this super monograph, the full development history and service career of the 'Harry Tate' is carefully chronicled. With over 24 photos and detailed appendices this 12 page booklet is perfect for those modelling this extraordinary WWI British two-seater. Seven profiles feature on the inside covers with five-aspect views of RE8 B2293 from No.,.52 Squadron with its distinctive zig-zag unit markings on fuselage sides and turtledeck beautifully rendered by resident artist Peter Endsleigh Castle ARAeS. Published in 1966 our copy is in good condition with minimal creasing.