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'Richthofen's Circus' Jagdgeschwader Nr 1

By Harry Dempsey , Greg Vanwyngarden

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
2004
ISBN
9781841767260, 1841767263
Open Library ID
OL8922644M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
15 MB (15264893 bytes)
Series
Aviation Elite Units
Pages
129\129
Topic
History
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

Undoubtedly the most famous of any nation’s aviation units in World War 1 was the legendary Jagdgeschwader Nr 1, or ‘The Flying Circus’ as its respectful foes labelled it. Germany’s first true fighter wing, it would always be associated with its first commander, the charismatic and revered Manfred von Richthofen. JG 1 was formed in July 1917, and for sixteen months the unit’s young pilots in their colourful aircraft battled for aerial dominance of the Western Front. From its ranks emerged many of Germany’s most successful airmen, including the Red Baron’s brother Lothar; Ernst Udet; Werner Voss; Erich Löwenhardt and Hermann Göring. This book charts the World War I experiences of JG 1.

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