The Jasta Pilots: Detailed Listings and Histories, August 1916-November 1918 - Hardcover

Franks, Norman; Bailey, Frank W.; Duiven, Rick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1898697477 ISBN 13: 9781898697473

Publisher: Grub Street Publishing, 1996

Synopsis

A photo-illustrated list of all the pilots who served in the feared German Jagdstaffeln ("Jastas" or "hunting units".)

About this title

About the Author:

Norman Franks is a respected historian and author. Previous titles for Pen and Sword include InThe Footsteps of the Red Baron (co-authored with Mike OConnor), The Fighting Cocks, RAF Fighter Pilots Over Burma, Dogfight, The Fallen Few of the Battle of Britain (with Nigel McCrery) and Dowdings Eagles. Over the course of his career, Frank has published some of the most compelling works on First World War fighter aviation, being one of the worlds leading authorities on the subject. He lives in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex.

Synopsis:

The Jasta squadrons have attained an enviable reputation in military history. This guide contains a list of Jasta, Marine and Kest pilots and details their units, bases, commanding officers, aircraft reference numbers and lists of casualties. Also included is a section on colour markings.

About this edition

• Publisher: Grub Street Publishing
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1898697477
• ISBN 13: 9781898697473
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 362