RARE DATAFILES & SPECIALS -UPDATED!
IT'S MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN'S FLYING CIRCUS!
The classic 1994 Special that kick-started our Fabric series. Written by Greg VanWyngarden with multiple colour plates by Ray Rimell, we have just a few copies left in good condition and complete. Signed by Ray.
HERE'S THE REAL DOPE!
Published in 1996, this 60 page Special by Bruce Robertson presents the fullest coverage of WWI British colours and markings data ever published ,with dozens of rare photos; line diagrams and colour plates providing typical examples of plain and camouflaged aeroplanes- including special finishes. This highly-acclaimed title has been out of print for many years but we now have very limited numbers on offer. VGC.
THE REAL FLYBOYS!
Jon Guttman relates the amazing story of America's volunteer airmen in WWI; the famed Lafayette Escadrille Nieuport flyers.With over 55 period photos; 35 all-new colour profiles and eight pages of 1:32 scale plans detailing four variants: Nie:11/16/17 and 21 this is a must for Nieuport fans!
FRANCE'S FORMIDABLE FLYER!
GEORGES Marie Ludovic Jules Guynemer was born in Paris on 24 December 1894 and destined to become one of the most famous French fighter pilots of the First World War with a total victory score of 54. Dennis Hylands paints a fascinating picture of this young man's meteoric rise in his country's fledgling air service with the aid of many rare archive images, many of which appeared for the first time in ACES & AEROPLANES 2 that became one of our most popular titles and very quickly sold out. We have this one final copy, complete and in good condition with slightly yellowed outer covers and small creases on right hand corners. None of which affects the many unique period photos; the centre-spread SPAD XII colour plate and rear cover Nieuport 10 profile. There's a very detailed victory log too-with photos-that records the pilot's many successes before his death in September 1917. The name of Guynemer shines bright in his native France even to this day and one of his original SPAD VII fighters is preserved at Le Bourget in its original carefully-preserved fabric.
ACE-MAKERS OF WWI !
RARE 1991 first edition of WINDSOCK DATAFILE SPECIAL -ALBATROS Fighters -that contained photos, plans,data,sketches and colour plates covering the renowned series of Albatros fighters of WWI: Albatrosse D.I/D.II/D.III/D.V and D.Va. With 1:48 and 1:72 scale drawings; contemporary detail sketches; camouflage and markings data; colour profiles,line drawings and model kit listings up to the first year of publication.
LAST OF THE MANY!
Near mint copy of the 1998 reprint of our most popular Special boasts 40 pages packed with archive photos, 1918 sketches drawn from life; eight pages of colour profiles;1:48/1:72 scale drawings; centre-spread cutaway drawing; colour notes and a Triplane model kit survey taking us up the year of publication. Slight creasing and an insignificant small nick on front cover and one or two early pages but otherwise complete. One only...
'RED BATTLE FLYER!'
The late A E (Ed) Ferko's superb and richly-illustrated study of Germany's leading fighter pilot, which also includes detailed appendices and notes to support the unique narrative. Includes 15 colour profiles of the aircraft most associated with der rote kampflieger, plus a detailed discussion of that fateful April day...84 pages of pure aviation history at its best.
ALMOST THE LAST OF THE 'VEE-STRUTTERS'
Jack M Bruce presents the first of his two best selling volumes covering the classic Nieuport 'vee-strutter' single seat fighters of WWI: 11,16, 17, 21 and 23. Stacks of rare archive photos; colour profiles galore and detailed scale drawings make this the essential reference for builders of these iconic French fighters! Over 5000 copies were printed in 1993 and we are now down to the very last remaining copies-maybe a good time to complete your collection.
THOSE EARLY FOKKERS!
Peter M Grosz chronicles the early biplane Fokker fighters from D.I to D.IV with six colour profiles;over 105 rare archive photos and full descriptive texts. Detailed scale drawings in 1:48 and 1:72 scale by Ian Stair showcase the major versions, there are exhaustive appendices and an extended colours and markings section by series editor Ray Rimell supporting seven unique colour profiles. All the remaining few copies are in mint condition.
LAST OF THE FIRST!
An original 1987 first edition of our third Datafile which profiled the Albatros D.V German WWI fighter written and illustrated by Ray Rimell. 24 pages,including covers, with over 30 archive photos,scale plans in two scales,four colour profiles along with discussion of colours and markings. Very slight creases on covers but this old stager is otherwise in extremely good condition! One only...
LAST REMAINING EDITION!
INTRODUCED in 1917, the French-designed Hanriot HD.1 would become one of Italy's most favoured fighters of the war with over 1700 being built by the Societe Nieuport-Macchi. 120 were manufactured in Belgium for their Army's air service whose pilots found the nimble biplane very much to their liking. One of the country's most successful Hanriot exponents was leading ace Willy Coppens who scored 37 victories flying various Hanriots, 26 of these being balloons....
In this rare DATAFILE Jack Bruce outlines the type's history with many archive photos and the content is further enhanced by 1:72 and 1:48 scale drawings; seven contemporary airframe sketches; complete five-colour camouflage schematic and four colour profiles by series editor Ray Rimell on outer covers. Surviving airframes are listed and there are many candid close-ups of one of these-HD.I No.75 when displayed at the Royal Air Force Museum in Hendon. This Hanriot was subsequently acquired by the Vintage Aviation Ltd company in New Zealand and restored to full airworthiness. Our copy of DF12 is in near-mint condition.
'IMPROVING' THE BREED...
51 archive photos and 28 historical close-ups of the sole surviving example before it went to New Zealand. With 1:48 and 1:72 scale plans by Ian Stair together with colours and markings notes to support the editor's three rear cover colour profiles.
THE FIRST AND THE LAST LVG!
Rare first edition of the 1989 published 32 page monograph on the German LVG C.VI two-seater reconnaissance biplane of WWI! 32 page including covers ,this book contains rare archive photos;closeup details of the Shuttleworth specimen and three colour profiles. One only-a little faded covers but otherwise in VGC!
'PUSHING THE ENVELOPE'...
SOLE remaining first edition of our 18th WINDSOCK DATAFILE profiling the amazing RAF FE2b two-seat pusher with some great archive service photos,detailed 1:48 and 1:72 scale plans' plus plenty of close up images and factory sketches. Includes colours and markings data with three rear cover profiles. Slight creasing and fading on outer covers but intact and now highly collectible.
'FLYING RAZOR BLADE'
THE legendary Fokker E.V/D.VIII arrived too late to make a big impact on the first air war, but it has remained a firm modeller's favourite over many decades with several hyper-accurate flying reproductions also having been built in Germany and New Zealand in recent years. One of our most popular WWI German fighter references with over 90 photos, detailed plans and three colour profiles.
THE CAMELS ARE GOING...!
This third edition of Jack Bruce's classic DATAFILE on the iconic Sopwith F.1 Camel has remained one of our very best sellers for many decades. This image-laden DATAFILE includes many close-up detail photos, a double page centrespread cutaway drawing, detailed scale plans and three colour profiles. We are down to the very last dozen copies and have no plans for another edition...
THE THOROUGHBRED!
Jack Bruce authored this classic DATAFILE, No.28 in the long running series, published in 1991. 36 pages, including covers, provide a richly-illustrated account of the extraordinary Avro 504K that was built in great numbers, initially serving as a bomber then becoming the standard trainer in WWI enjoying a lengthy post- war career with multiple variants produced. Supplied to many overseas countries, the 504K remained in service for many years with some of the last examples being retired as late as 1935. This scarce original first edition in in VGC and contains dozens of rare photos-including airframe close-ups; scale drawings; markings notes; three colour profiles; contemporary handbook sketches and a model survey. Included with the DATAFILE is a dedicated modelling feature on the type by Harry Woodman.
LAST COPY!
THE 'FOCKE WULF' OF WWI!
The late war Siemens Schuckert D.III and D.IV fighters were truly revolutionary and Peter Grosz has their full story! Dozens of rare photos, plus detailed 1:48 and 1:72 scale plans with colour data and three colour profiles. 36 page plus covers-latter slightly creased but complete, these are rare First Editions and once they are gone-they are gone!
HUGO JUNKERS' METAL MONOPLANES
Truly ground-breaking for its time, the all-metal corrugated aluminium Junkers D.I fighter never enjoyed much service use in wartime but marked a significant leap forward in aeronautical development and sired a long series of famous types that became some of the longest-serving aircraft in history. This unique DATAFILE covers its history with over 70 rare archive and close-up images; plans in two scales plus colours and markings data,three colour profiles and a model kit survey that establishes its popularity with kit manufacturers.
'FLYING FURNITURE VAN!
Second edition of the hugely popular DATAFILE written by Peter M Grosz that describes in great detail the development and operational career of the revolutionary ground-breaking armoured all-metal Junkers J.I biplane of 1917. Presents over 60 rare archive photos from the author's own extensive archives- including over a dozen close-ups of the rare survivor in Canada; 1:72 and 1:48 scale general arrangement scale drawings by Ian Stair plus three colour profiles by Ray Rimell on the back cover. First published in 1993, WINDSOCK DATAFILE 39 sold out quickly and was reprinted two years later due to demand. It is this second edition that is currently available in store.
*LIMITED AVAILABILITY!
AGILE ANSALDO!
THIS was the first DATAFILE devoted to an Italian WWI subject and the Ansaldo SVA 5 was the ideal subject, popular with modellers for the wide range of colourful unit markings and unique camouflage it wore. Many aspects of the design and its derivatives appear in print for the very first time and will be invaluable to enthusiasts being replete with rare photos-over 95 all told-together with Marco Gueli's excellent 1:48 and 1:72 scale drawings, camouflage and markings overview, appendices and a model kit survey. Brian Knight provides the evocative front cover painting and Ray Rimell contributes three colour profiles with exotic markings.
CONTAINS BONUS ANSALDO RESTORATION 'TIP-IN' PAGES!
CLASSIC GERMAN BOMBER!
Germany's best twin-engined bomber of WW1 played a key role in the 1917-1918 air war with regular attacks on Allied targets by night and day. The ultimate reference for the Wingnut Wings' AEG G.IV kits!
DINGED DOLPHINS!
Recently found ,a small damaged box of classic Dolphin Datafiles! Creased in one upper corner, these last examples are being offered at a discounted price as befits their condition. Other than the defects they are complete.
'GUNBUS'!
The Vickers FB .5 two-seat pusher is one of WWI's immortal aircraft and a VC was awarded to an FB.5 pilot. Unmatched historical narrative by J M Bruce with over 77 photos, plus detailed scale plans, official handbook sketches and three rear cover colour profiles make for another DATAFILE classic with less than half a dozen copies left in print!
NORTH SEA HUNTER!
One of the German Navy's most potent seaplane fighters, the W 12 saw widespread service in the North Sea and proved a real thorn in the side of the British Royal Navy...One of our most popular titles, now in its second reprint..
MORE HORSEPOWER!
An attempt to power up the 2c, the 12's wartime career was one of mixed fortunes here studiously recounted by top historian J M Bruce with the aid of official documents and records. With extra pages, the book covers all variants with over 90 photos and nine pages of scale plans...LIMITED STOCK...
THE BENIGHTED NINES!
De Havilland's DH9 proved inferior to its DH4 predecessor but nevertheless saw widespread service in the latter stages of the war. Perfect reference for modellers of the 'Nine' with many close- up airframe images and detailed scale drawings across the centre pages..VERY LIMITED STOCK!
WOLFCHEN!
This well known German seaplane was probably the most extensively-built machine of its type in WWI and Peter Grosz's excellent DATAFILE is chock full of rare photos and drawings fully documenting these enigmatic seafarers. Final clearance of limited stock...
LAST EVER COPY!
Gregory Alegi's hugely popular revisionist monograph on the French- designed Hanriot fighter contains 36 pages plus covers-over 80 monotone photos, survivors in full colour, plus detailed 1:72 and 1:48 scale drawings by Martin Digmayer as well as exhaustive colour notes and three all-new colour profiles on the rear outer cover!
RETURN OF THE STAR-STRUTTER!
The perfect reference for the 2025 Lukgraph 1:32 scale kit is Harry Woodman's DATAFILE 118 on the Hansa Brandenburg D.I fighter. First published on 30 July 2005, this evergreen title has long thought to have been completely sold out but now we can restock our shop with limited numbers. 36 pages-including covers-with over 64 archive and museum photos (some in colour) are supported by detailed plans in the two most popular modelling scales with four colour profiles on the rear cover. The front cover painting is a water colour by the author himself.
LIMITED AVAILABLITY!
THE SUPERB WWI ITALIAN FIGHTER!
The famous Ansaldo reconnaissance fighters of WWI and the post war period are meticulously detailed by Gregory Alegi with almost 100 rare archive and close-up photos. Plus detailed scale drawings and brand new Ronny Bar colour profiles on the rear cover.
THE CLASSIC ITALIAN WWI WARPLANE!
A brand new study of the Italian SVA single-seaters, containing 100 rare archive images, written by Italian aero historian Gregory Alegi. With detailed scale plans from Marty Digmayer and three fabulous colour profiles by Ronny Bar on the back cover. VERY limited stock!
A D.VII BUILT FOR TWO!
THIS twin seater Fokker D.VII variant is described by Colin Owers in this excellent monograph presenting over 90 photos and Marty Digmayer's hyper-detailed 1:72 and 1:48 scale drawings covering both Mercedes and Lynx radial engined variants. Classic reference of a rare type.
HIGH FLYER!
Brand new,highly illustrated study of the gracile Rumpler two seaters with dozens of rare photos, drawings, colour photos/profiles and more!This is a superb chronicle of the type with plenty of excellent reference for scale modellers. ONE COPY ONLY!
PHONIX RISING!
DATAFILE 150 profiles a classic and highly regarded Austro-Hungarian two seater with many rare photos, great scale plans and colour profiles!
HANDSOME HALBERSTADT!
TOTALLY revised study of the famous German two-seater with stacks of photos, detailed drawings, colour profiles and more! Subject of three great 2018 kit releases by the late lamented Wingnut Wings as covered in our companion volume Special on building these superb Halberstadt kits!
