WWI AIRCRAFT PROFILES!
FARNBOROUGH'S FINEST!
Rivalling the Sopwith Camel as the British air service's best all-round fighter aeroplane of the war, the RAF SE5a equipped many squadrons and some of the most successful British and Commonwealth aces flew it in combat. Jack Bruce's study of the SE5a was the first Profile booklet and includes 20 period photos, informative text and authentic colour profiles on inner covers. Our 1965 issue is a little careworn and shows slight yellowing of some pages but it's complete.
VEE STRUTTER!
Concise record of the iconic Albatros D.V and D.Va German WWI fighters written by Peter L Gray with over 25 carefully chosen period photos and covering many aspects of these popular modelling subjects. Inner covers present eight colourful Jasta examples with Hauptmann Eduard Ritter von Schleich's Jasta 25 D.V taking centre-stage thanks to Peter Endsleigh-Castle's five-aspect colour profiles....
WWI MODELLING FAVOURITE!
Jack Bruce was the author of Profile Publications No.13 one of this publishers' most popular titles in 1965.An excellent monograph that contains over two dozen archive photos from the JMB/GSL Collection and eight sparkling colour profiles on inner covers depicting a variety of service finishes worn by this classic Sopwith fighter.Our copy remains in VGC with only slight creases on the outer covers -another classic WWI aeroplane Profile!
CHASSEUR!
The remarkable French SPAD XIII is meticulously chronicled by C F Andrews in this excellent Profile from 1965. With over two dozen period photos and colour profiles by James Goulding and R Ward, it remains one of the most popular in the series. Our copy has slight damage to the lower right hand corner of the cover and slight rust residue on centre pages bears testimony to a piano wire insert that once held the booklet in a binder. Otherwise this booklet is in good condition band complete.
BIFF!
Jack Bruce relates the absorbing history of genius designer Frank Barnwell's classic Bristol Fighter that entered service in 1917 until the Armistice and beyond with successive variants serving the RAF and Commonwealth up to 1936. As well as numerous photos and colour art on the inner covers there are detailed specifications, unit deployment with serial listings plus full tabular weights and performance figures.
FOKKER'S FABULOUS FIGHTER!
Profile Publications No.25 was written by Peter L Gray and published in 1965. This original edition is complete although a little careworn being well-used over the years! Over 30 photos plus a good selection of colour profiles on the inner covers.
DAY BOMBER SUPREME
The robust twin-seat DH4 forms the subject of the 26th Profile with Jack Bruce providing the development history and combat career of this rugged and long-serving warplane. Photos reveal a range of examples illustrating myriad engine and rear fuselage decking variations and there are authentic colour profiles gracing both inner covers. For modellers of 1:72 scale Airfix and 1:48 scale Roden or Aurora kits, No.26 provides a goldmine of information.
THE CAMELS ARE COMING!
One of the most popular of the WWI Profiles, the (in)famous Sopwith Camel is given the full treatment by Jack Bruce who provides a concise, fascinating account of the fighter's development, wartime and post-war service with plenty of tabular data. Our few remaining copies, published in 1965,are a little careworn but complete-a superb record of a true WWI classic and modellers' favourite.
THE TIMELESS 'JENNY'
Instantly recognisable to even the youngest of American aeroplane enthusiasts, the immortal Curtiss 'Jenny' was built in substantial numbers and served as the ideal training machine in late WWI. After the Armistice, hundreds of war surplus JN-4s flooded an eager market and so-called Flying Circuses gave a great many Americans their first taste of the air. Surprising numbers of them still exist today, having been lovingly restored to airworthy condition by skilled restorers.
THE FOKKER SCOURGE!
This 1965-published Profile provided excellent coverage by Jack Bruce on the early German Fokker Eindeckers that caused so much havoc on their Western Front debut in 1915. The first fighters armed with a forward-firing synchronised machine gun they revolutionised air warfare at a stroke bringing down many low-powered Allied spotting machines with consummate ease. This title provides an authoritative record type and is in VGC with slight wear on the covers.
SILVER BIRD!
Peter L Gray relates the history and development of the Pfalz D.III fighter with 30 period photos and an excellent selection of colour profiles on inner covers illustrating eight examples of this popular subject. Our 1965 copies are in good condition with slight wear on the spine and a few creases but complete. One of the best of the WWI Profile Publications the author includes colours and markings data with assistance from an uncredited Alex Imrie-see the three page document in the description...
MOUNT OF ACES!
The classic Nieuport 17 fighter of WWI is the subject of the 49th Profile written by C F Andrews and published in 1965. Over 20 archive photos and some fabulous colour profiles on inner covers including five-aspect coverage of N1377 flown by Sgt. Robert Soubiran of the Lafayette Escadrille with it Seminole Indian head insignia. Our copy is complete and in good condition with some minor cover creases.
SOPWITH'S SUPERLATIVE SNIPE!
Although a late-comer to the first air war and only fielded by three Front line units, the 7F.1 Snipe nevertheless made an impressive contribution to the combat areas over France and generally liked by its crews. After the war it remained in service for almost ten years where it exchanged its drab wartime camouflage for an overall aluminium finish often bearing colourful unit markings. Jack Bruce does the type credit in this excellent Profile with its 25 photos and accurate colour profiles.
DREIDECKER!
Made famous by Rittm. Manfred von Richthofen, Germany's highest scoring fighter pilot whose last triplane was painted all red, the Fokker Dr.I is one of the most modelled aeroplanes from WWI. Jack Bruce has the story and his informative Profile carries over 20 archive images and inner cover colour profiles depicting F.I and Dr.I aircraft of leading aces such as MvR; Voss; Kempf and Wenzl. Rear profiles were by Richard Ward, whilst the inside front cover was the domain of Peter Endsleigh Castle-their combined artworks gracing so many titles in this long-running series.
ITALIAN STALLION!
WITH their distinctive 'Warren Truss' wing cellule the Italian Ansaldo fighters are among the most easily-recognised of WWI aircraft. Remarkably versatile, they were also sturdily constructed and served equally efficiently in light bomber roles as they did in fighter operations. Both during and after the war, Ansaldo pilots made several notable long distance flights the type soldiering on until the early 1930s.This excellent Profile is a little careworn but remains complete.
DRESSED TO THE NINES!
The de Havilland DH9 is the subject of this Jack Bruce-authored Profile and who better to record the development and turbulent service career of the DH4 'replacement' that fell short of expectations due in most part to its capricious Puma powerplant. Despite various shortcomings, the 'Nine' was produced in quantity and post war airframes were in plentiful supply. Various experimental conversions for civilian operators gave the aircraft a new lease of life after the war.
THE FLYING RAZOR BLADE!
Written by J M Bruce,Profile Publication No.67 was first published in 1966. This complete original issue is intact although a little worn and faded after nearly 60 years! Over 20 photos plus colour profiles on the inner covers provide a great reference for modellers of Aurora, Roden and Avis kits.
'TOMMY'!
Profile Publications No.68 by Frank Strnad profiles the classic Thomas Morse Scouts that proved the perfect fighter training aeroplane for many an aspiring US airman in WWI. Over 20 photos plus colour profiles on inner covers, this is a concise record of a type popular in the USA with preservationists and which starred in many Hollywood movies after the war.
'TRIPEHOUND!'
Sopwith designer Herbert Smith was responsible for the superlative Pup (Profile No.13) and went on to surpass even this with a triplane variant which resulted in a remarkable fighting machine that caused a sensation when introduced. The majority of them served with distinction in RNAS units over the Western Front where delighted pilots notched up impressive scores. The 73rd Profile was written by Jack Bruce and includes 24 photos with accurate colour profile art on inner covers. Slightly creased copy but complete.
THE FIRST AMERICAN FIGHTER AIRPLANE!
Written by acknowledged expert Peter M Bowers, Profile Publication No.79 was published in 1966. This complete original is intact if slightly worn in places due to being something of an old stager now. It contains 12 pages of detailed text; 27 photos and over a dozen colour profiles presented on the inner covers.
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.
ENDING THE 'FOKKER SCOURGE'!
Another classic early fighter that served with distinction in the Royal Flying Corps, the DH2 proved highly effective in countering German Eindeckers that had been decimating the slow British two-seater reconnaissance machine. Jack Bruce provides a full history with a rare selection of photos and some great colour art on inner covers. The five-aspect plate of No.24 Squadron's 6011 is particularly noteworthy for presenting truly authentic DH2 colours for the very first time in print. Copy is in GC.
DESIGNED by Pierre Dupont who joined Rene Hanriot's newly-formed factory in 1916,the Hanriot HD.1 was of compact and simple lines-almost 'Sopwithian'. Passed over by the French in favour of the SPAD VII which was already in production, the new biplane found favour with top Belgian and Italian airmen who achieved great success with it. This Jack Bruce Profile was published in 1966 and contains over two dozen archive images that also include the HD.2 variants. Colour profiles on inner covers showcase eight colourful examples of this attractive-looking machine popular with scale modellers the World over.
COMING OF THE 'WONG-WONGS'!
In 1917-1918, Gotha twin-engined bombers based in occupied Belgium, made frequent air raids on London and other targets taking over the bomber role from the unwieldly Zeppelins. They proved remarkably effective and several RFC/RAF Front Line squadrons were transferred from the Western Front to combat the marauders. Peter M Grosz has the full story of the Gotha G.I -G.Va bomber series with many archive photos and three pages of colour profiles. Modellers of available Aurora, Hippo and AZ Models Gotha kits will find this an invaluable reference.
STRUTTING!
Extra pages and extra colour profiles mark No.121 published in 1966 as one of the most comprehensive in the series. The well-known Sopwith two-seater is covered in great depth by Jack Bruce with over two dozen archive photos. Over 16 examples of the Strutter are rendered in full colour on inner covers and centre pages with one folio devoted to foreign service aircraft . Our copy is in good condition with only minor creases in places.
ALBATROS FIGHTERS!
The story of the successful twin-gunned Albatros fighters that created mayhem in the early months of 1917 to such effect that it became known as 'Bloody April' in the annals of the Royal Flying Corps. Few Allied aircraft of the time cope with them until the advent of the Sopwith Pup and Triplane that could meet them on near equal terms. Our copy is in good condition with a few creases and partly separated spine but is complete.
BARNWELL'S 'BABY BIPLANE'!
THE diminutive Bristol Scout was one of the earliest single seat fighter designs to enter service with British flying squadrons during the early part of WWI. By 25 September 1915, there were nine Scouts in RFC units in France and eventually the type, in its various forms, went on to see deployment with over 20 RFC and RNAS squadrons until late 1917. Jack Bruce relates the history and supplies over two dozen photos, whilst this extended Profile contains four pages of colour profiles including a multi-view centrespread...
TOO LATE FOR COMBAT!
Only a handful of DH10 twin-engine bombers were to reach the RAF before the November 1918 Armistice put paid to any further deliveries. The DH10 variant carried its Liberty 12 engines in nacelles supported by struts above and below whereas the 10A had them mounted directly to the lower wings-instant recognition features. Excellent text, rare photos and colour plates make for a concise, informative reference.
BIG AND BEEFY!
This 1967-published Profile (No. 157 in the series) covers one of France's finest aircraft of WWI, the Breguet 14 two-seater which was produced in two variants-the 14A2 being the recon' version whilst the 14B2 was used for bombing. Both began to equip French escadrilles in mid 1917. Our copies are a little careworn but complete with extra pages and photos together with great colour profiles on inner covers.
WALFISCH!
Written by P M Grosz, this great study of the 1916 designed Roland C.II which was ahead of its time includes over 30 wartime images and colour plates on both inside covers. Slightly worn in places this a complete copy. One only...
MULTI-GUNNED FIGHTER!
Herbert Smith's radical Dolphin design was a departure from the Sopwith company's usual rotary-engined fighters and the rearward staggered wings raised a few eyebrows. Yet the type served successfully in four operational units in France and notable in aviation history as the World's first multi-gunned single seat aeroplane. This 1967 Profile by Jack Bruce features over 20 photos, generous tables and sparkling colour profiles on the inner covers. One slightly worn copy only...
RARE DH5 PROFILE PLUS EVEN RARER EXTRAS!
No.181 in the prolific Profile Publication pantheon, this 12 page monograph by Jack Bruce traces the story of the unconventional AMC DH5 with 16 archive images and a dozen separate colour art profiles on the inner covers. An ex-bound copy this is loose -leaved but bears a plastic 'spine' to hold the pages secure. This reference bundle also includes over 30 xerox copies of page from the 1917 parts manual and rigging handbook with many vital structural details for modellers!
MONOPLANES OF METTLE!
THE extraordinary ground-breaking metal monoplanes of German pioneer designer Hugo Junkers form the subject of the 187th Profile from 1967. More than two dozen archive images and eight colour profiles of these enigmatic early warplanes from the 1915 J.I to the J.II two-seat floatplane. With detailed photo captions, colour notes and tabular data of all the variants.
SPEYER'S LATE-COMER!
PETER M Grosz relates the development and wartime career of the Pfalz company's final fighter design to enter combat with German Front-Line units, 168 being in service by 31 August 1918. This excellent 1967 Profile contains over 30 period photos from the author's personal archive and features eight colourful examples on the inner covers including a five-view of D.XII 2454/18 flown by Ltn. Max Kammerer in Jasta 35. Our single copy is in good condition with some minor cover creases.