English must-have books for a well-assorted library?

[Volker_Nemsch]

Hello!

The AERODOME FORUM has a wonderful list of ENGLISH books concerning the various aspects of early and WW1 aviation. But you have to win in the lottery (and I mean a really big lottery prize) to buy them all. I think that we can agree that Dan-San’s book about Schlachtflieger is one every WW1 aviation enthusiast should have in his shelf – as well as some of the books published by Grub Street and the small Windsock Publications. And there are surly other definite books I don’t even know about …

The depressingly constant lack or money in my purse leads to the following question:

What ENGLISH books are a ‘must-have’ in a well-assorted library and where can you get them for a reasonable price?

Some of us have the advantage to understand and read more than one language. Therefore this thread is divided into three parts (or threads) – for books in ENGLISH, FRENCH and GERMAN. Are there must-have books in these two languages?

Any comments or hints are welcome!

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[Lufbery]

Volker,

Maybe the best way to approach the task of narrowing your search is by finding out what aspect of WWI aviation history you're most interested in. For instance, I've got a fair number of books that are pilots' memoirs from the war, but far fewer technical books or squadron histories.

If you want some recommendations for good memoirs, let me know.

Regards,

[Dan_San_Abbott]

Hello Volker:
I cannot claim sole credit for Schlachtflieger!, Rick Duiven was the driver on this effort, He ask me to join him. His name is first in the credits.
Thank you for the kudos. While it was a joint effort, he hauled the largest load. Rick and I both hope that Schlachtflieger! will be in everyone libary and considered a prime source.
Very Blue skies,
Dan-San

[Rick]

Originally Posted by Dan_San_Abbott

Hello Volker:
I cannot claim sole credit for Schlachtflieger!, Rick Duiven was the driver on this effort, He ask me to join him. His name is first in the credits.
Thank you for the kudos. While it was a joint effort, he hauled the largest load. Rick and I both hope that Schlachtflieger! will be in everyone libary and considered a prime source.
Very Blue skies,
Dan-San

Ah shucks . But I do agree with Dan-San that we hope a copy is in everyone's library and that it becomes a prime reference source. R,