Russian Military Air Fleet WW 1/A. G. Blume

Kosh · 18 June 2009, 07:09 PM

Looks interesting: http://www.schifferbooks.com/newschi.../militaryf.pdf (see page 7)

Though I must curse the split in two 240-page volumes as one 480-page volume would have been perfectly doable. The combined price of $160 is really steep

cfgray · 20 June 2009, 02:20 PM

Hi,

I know August was in full agreement with Schiffer Publishing to do a two volume edition. One advantage, of course, is that people can buy the work one volume at a time, as opposed to spending $160 at one time.

August's work will be the standard reference for the air war on the Eastern Front, and will be the definitive work for many years to come.

He told me that he was surprised to note that during his travel to Russia, it became clear that he had material and many sources which were not readily available to Russian aviation historians.

I know that this remarkable work, by a remarkable man, wil reward all who purchase it.

Best,
cfgray

Kosh · 21 June 2009, 10:43 AM

The single volume version would not cost $160! Just compare the prices of Rick&Dan´s book or the big Italian Aces or Neal O'Connor´s books.

cfgray · 21 June 2009, 10:24 PM

Hi,
Well, we will never know exactly what a single volume edition of August's monumental work would have cost, but I will certainly buy and enjoy the two volumes.
Best,
cfgray