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British Airships 1905-30

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

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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