• British Airships 1905-30

British Airships 1905-30

 

  • Brand: Osprey
  • Product Code: NVG155 [32074]
  • Availability: Available upon request within 20 - 40 days.
  • Date added: 17/02/2025
  • 18.00€


NEW VANGUARD, Book No 155: British Airships 1905-30

This book reveals the fascinating story of the cat and mouse duel between the airship and another pioneering form of technology – the submarine during World War 1. Detailed cut-away drawings reveal the design and development of the airship, during and after the war, whilst full-colour illustrations depict the airship in dramatic action shots. A tragic accident in 1930 brought the airship's military service to an end, resulting in a tiny window in which they were used and little acknowledgement over the years. Ian Castle gives deserved attention to an aeronautical wonder that for a short amount of time played a crucial service to the defence of Britain.

Contents:

Introduction

  • A background to the origins of lighter-than-air flight in Britain and a look at the development of the first airships by the Army

Design and development

  • SS (Sea Scout) Class
  • Coastal Star Class
  • SSP (Sea Scout Pusher) Class
  • SSZ (Sea Scout Zero) Class
  • SST (Sea Scout Twin) Class
  • NS (North Sea) Class
  • Airship No. 9
  • 23 Class
  • R.31 Class

Operational history

  • An overview of the type of work underwork undertaken by the British airship fleet throughout World War I: the successes, failures, innovations and tragedies.

Author: Ian Castle

Publisher: Osprey Publishing 

Description: 48 pages, Paperback, 248 X 185 mm. 

Condition: NEW COPY

Shipping weight: 320 gr.

Tags: AIRSHIPS

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