Kagero 91004 The Habsburgs’ Wings 1914. Vol. 1 EN

Kagero 91004 The Habsburgs’ Wings 1914. Vol. 1 EN is the first part of a unique series devoted to the military aviation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire during the first year of World War I. The publication comes from the renowned Library of Armed Conflicts series by Kagero Publishing, known for its exceptionally high-quality historical works on military and modeling topics. The author of this fascinating book is Andrzej Olejko, an expert in military aviation.

The book presents a comprehensive overview of the development and operations of Austro-Hungarian aviation in the pivotal year 1914. It not only includes detailed descriptions of organizational structures and aircraft used, but also features richly illustrated photographic and archival materials. On 214 pages, in hardcover and with a practical format of 170x240 mm, readers will find 128 photographs, many of which have not been widely published before. It covers the use of aircraft in battles on the Balkan front, in the Carpathians, and on the Italian front. Here, you will find information about aircraft models in 1:1 scale as well as archival technical data.

• Category: historical-modeling book (literature, documentation, inspiration for World War I model building)
• Language: English
• Historical period: World War I, year 1914
• Country: Austro-Hungary
• Number of pages: 214, hardcover
• Number of photos: 128 unique archival photographs
• An ideal publication as a compendium of knowledge for modelers and aviation history enthusiasts

The book The Habsburgs’ Wings 1914. Vol. 1 is recommended for both advanced and beginner modelers interested in the World War I period, as well as all enthusiasts of military history. It is a valuable source of reference for building Austro-Hungarian aircraft models from 1914–1918, especially in the popular scales of 1/32, 1/48, and 1/72.

Difficulty level: 1/5 (book, not a model; clear and easy to read for everyone)

We recommend this publication as an essential historical source for model design, and for any collector looking to expand their bibliography with unique albums dedicated to the lesser-known air forces of the Great War.