[WWI] Opinions on Osprey Books

[Michael Kendix]

Paul:


>From: "Old Fokker" <OldFokker at neb.rr.com>
>Reply-To: World War I Modeling Mailing List <wwi at wwi-models.org>
>To: "World War I Modeling Mailing List" <wwi at wwi-models.org>
>Subject: [WWI] Opinions on Osprey Books
>Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 20:06:35 -0500
>
>Anyone have any opinions on these Osprey books?  Just wondering if they 
>have a decent sampling of profiles and good photos.
>
>1. Austro Hungarian Aces of World War I


I concur with the others' - a poor effort.  4 of the colour profiles are 
non-AH and taken from other Osprey Publications.  I cannot really say much 
about the veracity or content of the twritten material because I don't 
consider myself an expert there.

>2. American Aces of World War I

Don't have it.

>Or if you have any other suggestions for good reference books on 
>Austrian-Hungarian aircraft.  I'm looking for markings and info on the 
>Phonix D.I in particular.

The Datafile covers the D.1 and D.2 - I recommend it.

Michael