French Wings
2 primary works • 3 total works
Book 3
This third title in the 'French Wings' series tells the story of the Breguet 27 aircraft in the French Air Force. The Breguet 27 was a 1930s French military reconnaissance biplane, built for the Armee de l'Air (French Air Force) and also exported to Venezuela and China. Breguet 27s continued in military service through the outbreak of World War II, still equipping three Groupes at the time of the initial German offensive. The design, acquisition and operations of these aircraft is told in detail, illustrated with many previously unpublished photos. Colour schemes and markings are described and illustrated.
Book 4
This fourth title in the 'French Wings' series tells the story of the LeO 45 from the drawing board to its retirement after World War II. The LeO 45 was a modern (by 1940 standards) bomber in the Armee de l'Air (French Air Force), used during the Phoney War but more importantly employed to try to stop the German onslaught during the Bataille de France. After the fall of France, the Vichy Air Force built some planes, most of them captured during invasion of 'Free Zone' in November 1942. The Germans used these planes in transport roles; so did French troops in North Africa where they fought alongside the Allies after Operation Torch. The specification, construction and operation of these aircraft are described in detail; illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs; colour schemes and markings are described and illustrated (Armee de l'Air, Vichy Air Force, Luftwaffe and Armee de l'Air after Torch). A rarely documented aspect of World War II and pre-war aviation history.
v. 2
Following on from the publisher's very successful Polish Wings books, this new series covers aircraft in French service over the years. This second volume tells the story of the Nieuport Delage family of fighter aircraft in the French Air Force between the Wars. The Nieuport-Delage NiD29 was a biplane fighter deployed in the 1920s. Racing versions of the NiD29 broke eight world speed records and won several speed trophies. The NiD62 was a 1930s derivative and served right up to the outbreak of World War II, after which it was used as a trainer. The acquisition and operation of these aircraft in the French Air Force is told in detail, and illustrated by many previously unpublished contemporary photographs.