 Nieuport
Flyers of the Lafayette
By John Guttman
Albatros Publications, ©2006
ISBN 1-902207-78-5
Softbound, 40 Pages
Available from Albatros
for £24.00
The recent release of the movie “Flyboys” has many people
rekindling their interest in WWI aviation, and specifically the story
of the Escadrille Lafayette. This much-anticipated title from Albatros
Publications opens up the world of the Lafayette in ways not seen before.
Building on new research, both in terms of operations and camouflage,
this book covers the history of this famous unit like no other book has
before. The written text of the book is nicely done and reads well.
What really captures the eye, though, is the color artwork. The research
here is quite new, and very exciting. From Nieuport 11s to 24s, there
is something for everyone here. Clear doped linen, silver dope, exotic
multi-colored camouflages, all accented by colorful insignias and personal
markings. The decal makers are going to be in overdrive with this one,
especially with the recent re-release of the Eduard 1/48 Nieuport 17 and
the recent announcement of a new-tool 1/72 Nie 17. For those big scale
modelers, this book also includes a set of 1/32 drawings, which will be
of great help to those building the Special Hobby or Hobbycraft kits.
If you haven’t explored WWI aviation, this book could be a great
introduction. The interesting color schemes, coupled with the fascinating
history, make the Escadrille Lafayette a great way to begin modeling WWI
subjects. My thanks to Albatros
Publications for the review copy. |
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