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One of the most noteworthy German fighter pilots of World War I was Leutnant der Reserve Carl Degelow, whose squadron of mostly black Fokker D.VII fighters posed a formidable threat to some of Britains most celebrated air units on the Western Front.

As one of the most successful German fighter pilots of World War I Hauptmann Rudolf Berthold was victorious in forty-four aerial combats. He was also shot down or forced to land after six fights and survived crash landings in every case.

William Avery Bishop has been hailed as the British Empire's highest-scoring World War I fighter ace. Officially credited with victory in seventy-two air battles, the Canadian-born pilot was honoured in a special ceremony by King George V, who presented Bishop with the Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Order and Military Cross at the same time.

Tells the story of Manfred von Richthofen - from 11-year-old cadet to aerial combatant and charismatic leader. This biography looks at the times in which he lived: the equipment, his enemies and comrades, the battles, the political climate that led to his eventual disenchantment and evidence about the controversial circumstances of his death.

The first in-depth look at Göring's role as a military flyer and air combat leader during the First World War. Most books about Göring focus on his crimes during WWII, but he was also an ace fighter pilot, with 22 downed aircraft to his credit, and the recipient of numerous prestigious medals, including Prussia's highest bravery award. He also flew with the infamous Red Baron. Illustrated.