OTF - Volume 30, Over The Front - Journal of the League of World War I Aviation Historians: In-Depth Account of Pilots, Squadrons, Aircraft, and ...

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List of Articles Lothar von Richthofen’s Death: An Eyewitness Account by Lance J. Bronnenkant, PhD - Attack on the Slava by James Pratt - Harnessing Pegasus: The Development of Aviation Medicine During WWI – Part II by William Hanigan, MD PhD - Sydney Wentworth Beauclerk, Jr. of the 12th Aero Squadron by Robert Betz and Stephen Miller - Flieger-Abteilung (Artillerie) 267: A Photo Essay - A Month with No. 48 Squadron: Wartime Letters of 2/Lt Sidney H. Whipple, RAF compiled by Peter Kilduff - Nachrichtenblatt der Luftstreitkräfte Nr. 24 translated by Janice L. Hayzlett with Peter Kilduff - High Valor and High Casualties: A History of Flieger-Abteilung (A) 235 by Peter Kilduff - Two-Seater Gallery - The US Military and the Paradigm Shift to Wireless Communications in WWI by Carl J. Bobrow - Designing Fokker Airplanes by Gary Sunderland - The Fokker-Weyl Controversy: An Appraisal by Colin A. Owers - Photo Essay: Captured French Airplanes in German Hands via Dr. Volker Koos - The Albatros C.XV by Colin A. Owers - The Siemens-Halske Counter-Rotary Engines by Richard L. Bennett - Airmen of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology by Charles H. Bogart - Friedrichshafen Torpedo Bombers by Jack Herris - An Operational History of the Friedrichshafen Torpedo Bombers by Ron Kintner - Allied Nightfighter Development by Jack Herris - You’re the Boss – An Informal Discussion with Rudolf Hunze by Howard J. Nickel and Aaron Weaver - An Assessment of American Air Combat Victory Claims in 1918 by Peter Fedders "Over The Front" is the quarterly journal of the League of World War I Aviation Historians. It is a journey through the skies of the Great War. It is an exemplary publication that stands as a testament to the most thorough research conducted by preeminent WWI aviation historians globally. Each issue, spanning 96 pages, offers a treasure trove of knowledge and insights. From the heartfelt personal accounts of those embroiled in the tumultuous skies of WWI, whose stories are meticulously preserved for both their descendants and ours, to the in-depth squadron histories that chart the course of aerial warfare, this series is a historical tapestry of unparalleled depth. Diving into analytical papers, the series provides a scholarly examination of the strategic, tactical, and human elements of aerial conflict during its nascent years. It also delves into the technical intricacies of the aircraft and aerial weaponry of the era, presenting a detailed exploration that extends beyond mere facts and figures. For the aircraft modeler and enthusiast, "Over The Front" offers a richly detailed section on the color and markings of the warplanes, an aspect often overlooked yet crucial in understanding the visual history of WWI aviation. This comprehensive coverage ensures that each issue is not just a read but an immersive experience into the pioneering days of aerial conflict. "Over The Front" is more than a journal; it's a portal to the past, bringing to life the daring, the innovation, and the spirit of those who took to the skies in a world at war. It's an essential series for historians, enthusiasts, and modelers alike, seeking to understand the full scope of WWI aviation history.

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