Pre world war 1 aircraft books

[kishna]

Got the father in law's birthday coming up :D and I'm trying to find a decent encylopaedia of very early aircraft. Does anybody have any recommendations of such a book.

Thanks

k

[cwatters]

Here is THE book to get him if you can find a copy...

FRENCH AIRCRAFT BEFORE THE GREAT WAR
Author Opdycke, L
Description 288pp,A4,840+ills,draws,Hb Catalogue of aircraft from the nearly 700 French builders who existed before the onset of WW1. It includes over 840 b/w photographs and line drawings.
Price: £49.95

I think it's out of print so you need to search the web.

This place has a copy..

http://solutions-express.co.uk/books/display.asp?productid=6639

But also try a search here..

www.bookfinder.com

He also NEEDS a subscription to WW1 Aero magazine published by Opdycke. It only comes out a few times a year but has great articles and line drawings. Subscriptions are tax deductible in the USA. More info..

http://www.aviation-history.com/ww1aero.htm

Colin

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[Red Spitfire Driver]

Try

Jane's all the world's Aircraft 1913, facimile reprint available published in 1969.

I have one for sale (surprise!!) - drop me a line.

Cheers RSD