French Aviation During the First World War

Ferry. Early in the war, the newly-formed French Air Force - the first in the world - focused on reconnaissance and bombing missions. As the Great War progressed, so did the capabilities of French aircraft. By the time of the Armistice, French military had 10,000 aircraft spread through nearly 300 squadrons, as well as equipping allies, including Britain, Russia, and especially the United States, with tens of thousands of aircrafts. Fully illustrated, this title examines the evolution of the French Air Force, profiling the most iconic aircrafts. 176 pages, photos throughout, 9"x 11½", softcover.