This is the complete story of Oswald Boelcke, one of the greatest pioneers of fighter aviation and the man Manfred von Richthofen, the "Red Baron", called his hero. This definitive biography - lavishly illustrated with over 650 photos - provides a wealth of new information on this remarkable young man, including some of his original letters and accounts by people who knew him. After his tragic death in a mid-air collision with one of his closest colleagues, his teachings and the memory of his inspirational personality and leadership continued to influence fighter aviation up to the present day.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Bronnenkant, Lance
Title
Oswald Boelcke. The Red Baron's Hero
Details
English text, limited edition, 400 copies only, 672 photos, large format. 856 pages.
State
new
Aeronaut Books Golden Currant Circle 45 NV 89511 Reno Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika
