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Can be handwashed and air dried.....#64186D $ 34.95www.<strong>Historic</strong>A.<strong>Historic</strong><strong>Aviation</strong>.comTumult inthe CloudsThe <strong>Aviation</strong> Artof Russell SmithWilberg. This lavishlyillustratedbook showcasesthe striking WWIaviation art of Russell Smith. You’ll enjoy 44 colorpaintings, 20 B&W sketches, 50 color photographsof replica aircraft, and 180 World War I-era B&W photos, all accompanied by expertlywritten chapters that set the background for thescenes. In short, it’s the finest book on WWIaviation art that we’ve ever seen! 176 pages,290+ B&W and color photos and illustrations,11"x 8½", hardcover....#49160C $ 49.95The First World War1914-1918This informativedocumentary tells thestory of World War I – a conflictwith dramatic events, entangledalliances, and innovations such asplanes, tanks, and telecommunications beingused on the battlefield – as well as the dramaticindustrial and social changes that occurredthroughout the world at this time. 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RedNosePupRussellSmith.36-victory,CanadianaceFlt. Cdr.JosephFallachieved his first eight victories flying this colorfulSopwith “Pup” for 3 Squadron, Royal Naval AirService, before moving on to a Camel for the rest ofhis wins. Signed by the artist, this printmeasures 17"x 13"..............................#70487A $ 24.95Nearly 2-feet in Wingspan!Sopwith Pup Balsa KitA single-seat fighter biplane flown by the RFC duringWorld War I, the Sopwith Pup had docile flying characteristicsand good maneuverability, making it a favoriteamong British pilots until German fighters outclassed itlater in the war. A replica of one of those fighters, this1/15 scale kit contains laser-cut balsa wood parts;high-quality, full-size plans; is suitable for display orelectric-powered flight; and has a22" wingspan. Assembly required.....#87976C $ 36.95Sopwith CamelDie Cast ModelThis 1/63 scale model isa replica of the most successfulCamel in the history ofthe RAF! 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In 1916, high above the bloodsoaked trenches of the Somme, theRoyal Flying Corps was winning oneof the first great aerial battles in history.Now, this volume takes you backto that battle as it tells you about reconnaissanceaircraft that mapped the opposition's deployment,artillery spotting aircraft that directed devastating fireonto hidden targets, bombing raids, and how the RFCmet the Fokker scourge head on with the D.H.2 and,later, the ubiquitous F.E.2b. 224 pages,6"x 9", softcover.................................#36338B $ 24.95“Be an AmericanEagle” Metal SignBased on a World War I-erarecruiting poster, this 24-gauge steel sign featuresAmerican and Germaneagles locked inaerial battle abovethe words, “Join theArmy Air Service, Be anAmerican Eagle!” 18"x 12";includes mountingholes.......#64339A $ 19.95WWIBuy the Model,Get the Book below FREE!Curtiss JennyDisplay ModelThis classic Jennyincludes premiumdetails such as a fabric-stretchedframe,leather cockpitaccents, brass andaluminum detail work, a laminated propeller, wirewheels, bright colors and big markings. Measures20" long with a 31½" wingspan; requires only afew minutes of assembly.......................#87552N $ 175Wingless EagleU.S. Army <strong>Aviation</strong>Through World War IJohnson. Fifteen years after Orvilleand Wilbur Wright invented heavierthan-airflight, American airmen flewEuropean aircraft because U.S. planeswere woefully inadequate for WorldWar I. This book examines the tumultuous early yearsof U.S. military aviation, showing you the cultural,technical, political and organizational factors thatstunted its evolution and crippled the industry's innovationand manufacturing capacity. 320 pages, B&Wphotographs and illustrations, 6"x 9¼",softcover..............................................#5615N $ 49.95British Airfield Models and FiguresRecreating a typical scene from a World War I British airfield, these handpainted, 1/30 scale, plastic and resin models and metal figures are hand paintedand historically accurate right down to their markings and uniforms. Standingfigures are 2½" tall.A: Sopwith Camel – This hand painted model of the Sopwith Camel flown by33-victory ace Capt. William G. Barker (the most decorated Canadian pilot of alltime) features textured surfaces that simulate the original's fabric-on-frame construction;a well-equipped cockpit with an instrument cluster; a detailed, 9-cylinderrotary engine with a rotating propeller; two 7.7mm Vickers machine gunswith the prototypical fairing hump that gave the Camel its name; monofilamentwing, tail, and landing gear bracing; authentic No. 28 Squadron, RFCmarkings; and a metal weight for added heft. 11¼" wingspan......#94850C $ 189B: Captain William G. Barker – Made with the likeness of Capt. Barker,this figure is finely detailed right down to the officer’s uniform withinsignia, walking cane, and leather boots...................................#94851C $ 35.95C: “Chocs Away” – Give your airfield some ground crew! These figures ofAllied crewmen – one starting a prop while his partner leans, lazily, against aBCplane –have precise facial features fitting to the task at hand..........................................................................................#94853C $ 67.95D: British Pilot Figures – Put pilots into the cockpits of your 1/30 scale WWI aircraft! These British pilot half-figures are finelydetailed right down to their early 20 th century helmets, goggles, and leather jackets. 1¼" tall...................................................................................................#94854C $ 31.95E: Airfield Hangar Front – Increase the realism of your airfield with this hangar front! Finely detailed right down to the shingles on the roof, simulated woodgrain panel siding, large door, and choice of building numbers (1-3), it is 7½" tall with a 14½"x 2¼" footprint.............................................................................#94852C $ 119AFigure sold separately.<strong>Order</strong><strong>Toll</strong> <strong>Free</strong>: F800-225- 5575 5DE
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