WGFM: Jagdstaffel 5 [2 vols] (Albatros)

[Boney10]

Submit a Book ReviewBook Title:
Jagdstaffel 5 Volume 1 Author:
G K Merrill ISBN:
1-902207-67 X Category:
Reference Format:
Paperback Summary:
Part 1 of 2 Volume set tracing the History from formation to the end of the War.
Vol 1 has 56 pages not including the covers and is one of Albatross Publications "Windsock" datafiles/specials.
This volume is not cheap, but reading through the magazine/booklet, to me is worth the investment.
Volume 1 traces the forming of Jasta 5 including tables showing line drawings of the initial complement of aircraft, FokkerE Ii, III &IV & Halberstadts as wel as a couple of Roland DII (hmmm Rolands ) up to the adoption of the Green tail Jasta marking in July 1917
The Text lists a history of the pilots and the actions they took part in, including fatalities and their kills.
There are organisation tables for the initial era, the Battle of the Somme and the initial Albatross DII which replaced the Halberstadts.
The Booklet is crammed with black & white photos of Jasta personnel, aircraft, aerodrome, all which have detailed explanations.
There are also 34 ( including the covers) coloured pictures of Albatross scouts all with a write up describing the colours of that aircraft.
A good read, lots of old photos and lots of re-paint ideas
37095

[Boney10]

Submit a Book ReviewBook Title:
Jagdstaffel 5 Volume 2 Author:
G K Merrill ISBN:
1-902207-68-8 Category:
Reference Format:
Paperback Summary:
Part 2 of 2 Volume set tracing the History from formation to the end of the War.
Vol 2 has 52 pages not including the covers and is one of Albatross Publications "Windsock" datafiles/specials.
This volume is not cheap, but reading through the magazine/booklet, to me is worth the investment.
Volume 2 takes over from where vol 1 left off, july 1917. The Jasta has now been equiped with Albatross DV scouts and has the fameous green with red trim tails.
The format of Vol 2 follows the same as Vol 1. Lots of Black & white photos of pilots, aircraft, including the two hack machines. One of which was a Bristol fighter ( repaint coming on )in Jasta 5 green livery, as well as the few DR1 the Jasta received.
The Booklet is crammed with black & white photos of Jasta personnel, aircraft, aerodrome, all which have detailed explanations.
Included are tables showing line drawings of Albatross DIII scouts as well as a couple of extra DV.
The Text lists a history of the pilots and the actions they took part in, including fatalities and their kills.
This volume also includes the Jasta being equiped with Fokker DVII and goes through to the end of the War.
There are also 36 ( including the covers) coloured picturs of Albatross scouts, the Jasta hacks, DR1 & DVII all with a write up describing the colours of that aircraft.
A good read, lots of old photos and lots of re-paint ideas
37130

[Oberst Hajj]

I have to agree, while a bit pricey, well worth the cost! These volumes are perhaps my 2nd favorite Windsock books. They contain a ton more information then the standard Datafile books (which page per dollar are much more expensive).

[Oberst Hajj]

Yep, vol. 2 is just as good as vol. 1!

[grumpybear]

Had both for years , great info