The quest for air superiority (early exploits of GC. 12's squadrons); Gathering the Storks (Formation of GC. 12 and operations over Verdun, Champagne and the Somme); Tragic glory over Flanders (July 1917-January 1918); Resurgence and revenge (1918); Escadrilles and commanders of GC. 12
A resident of Leesburg, Virginia, Jon Guttman is senior editor, research director and contributing writer for Primedia Enthusiast Publications. Specialising in World War I aviation, he has written eight titles in the past, including Aircraft of the Aces 39: ‘SPAD VII Aces of World War I’ and Aircraft of the Aces 47: ‘SPAD XII/XIII Aces of World War II’. Harry Dempsey has been passionate about World War I aviation for over 30 years, producing the most technically accurate artwork on the subject. He has illustrated every one of the World War I books in the Aircraft of the Aces series to date.
"This is an excellent book -- the text is thoroughly readable and the combination of unit diary and personal accounts works superbly. The addition of so many photos and a really great set of colour profiles makes this a real winner. Thoroughly recommended." --Rowan Baylis, AeroScale
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