World War One was the first war ever to be conducted in the skies as well as the on the ground and at sea. Consequently, the aircraft of this period hold a special place in history as examples of brilliant and progressive aeronautical engineering. This book provides descriptions and colour illustrations of 67 of these early aircraft.

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World War One was the true beginning of combat aircraft, with both the planes and the pilots of that time holding a glamorised place in history. However, this book does not only describe the outstanding aeroplanes and airmen, but also how this period was one of great trial and error in which some were luckier than others. The book tracks an amazing age of aeronautical endeavour, during which aircraft became key in the war effort and aircraft began to be created in in ever more forms and purposes