World War One took place just after the birth of powered flight, when
aerial technology was still in its infancy. At the outbreak of war, the
military potential of this novelty invention was not fully recognized
until commanders began to use the aeroplane to see what the enemy was
planning on the other side of the hill. During the course of the war,
the role of the aeroplane evolved from a stable, lumbering observation
platform to a more agile fighter, capable of shooting down another
aircraft. In a bid to out-do the enemy, the ongoing arms race saw rapid
developments in aeroplane technology, which led to an incredible array
of ever-advancing aircraft seeing service during this time. This book
features a plotted history of the British aircraft that were involved in
World War One. It includes the frontline fighters, bombers and
reconnaissance aircraft that contributed to the iconic events between
1914 and 1918. The story is supported by high-quality images of
surviving, reproduction, replica and restored aircraft.