Over the Front
2004: Volume 20, Number 1
Cover Art
148th Aero Air Attack by Mark Miller, specially commissioned for this issue. The work depicts Sopwith Camels of 'A,' 'B,' and 'C' Flights on a full squadron bombing mission. The 148th fulfilled many ground attack and bombing missions, as well as their normal pursuit duties. The Camels are seen here with their bombing racks loaded with ordnance.
Inside Front Cover: Front, 148th Aero Squadron Camel profiles by Mark Miller. Rear, No. 3 Squadron, RAC, R.E.8 profiles by R.N. Pearson.
Table of Contents
Features
Jesse Orrin Creech, 148th Aero Squadron by Stephen Miller
Photographs and diary entries from Jesse Creech, American Camel ace of the 148th Aero Squadron.
Memories of No. 3 Squadron Australian Flying Corps, an Inteview with Harold Edwards by Adrian Hellwig
Harold Edwards, Second Class Air Mechanic in No. 3 Squadron, relates his experiences during the Great War. This interview was conducted in 1990.
No. 3 Squadron Australian Flying Corps by Frank W. Bailey & Alan L. Roesler
A nice companion article to the Edwards interview. This article relates the history of No. 3. Squadron from its creation in Australia to its final days in 1918.
Rare Birds: The Roland D.III, A Photo Essay by Peter M. Grosz, with 1/48th scale drawings by Martin Digmayer
Color profiles on back cover by by Todd Comeau.
Nachrichtenblatt der Luftstreitkräfte Nr.18 Translated by Jan Hayzlett with editorial assistance by Peter Kilduff
... continued...
Departments
Between the Lines
Flik & Flak--SPAD S.VII Experts to the Rescue | International Plastic Modelers' Society National Convention | Issue Editors NeededBetween the Bookends:
Italian Aces of World War 1 and their Aircraft, by Roberto Gentilli, Antoinio Iozzi and Paolo Varriale
| Echoes of Eagles--A Son's Search for His Father and the Legacy of America's First Fighter Pilots, by Charles Woolley
| U.S. Air Service in teh British Isles 1917-1919, by James N. Boyden
| Windsock Datafile No. 102--Aviatik B-Types, by P.M. Grosz
| Windsock Datafile No. 103--AMC D.H.6, by Bruce Robertson
| Windsock International, Vol. 19, No. 6
| Windsock International, Vol. 20, No. 5 1
| Cross & Cockade International Journal, Vol.34, No. 4
| The '14-'18 Journal, 2003
| Talking with the Red Baron: 'Interviews' with Manfred von Richthofen, by Peter Kilduff
| Classic Fighters Marborough 2003
2004: Volume 20, Number 2
Cover Art
J.D. Carick depicts a 27th Aero Squadron SPAD XIII flying a protection patrol for a Salmson 2.A2. Special Thanks to Mr. Carrick for sending the painting from Sweden.
Inside Front Cover: Color profiles of Nieuport 28 N6275 by Jaunita Franzi and Fokker D.VII of Jasta 6 by Todd Comeau
Inside Rear Cover: Color profiles of SPAD XIII S7984 and SPAD XIII S15836 by Alan D. Toelle.
Outside Rear Cover: Color profiles of Nieuport 14 by Bob Pearson.
Table of Contents
Features
Ten Days: Lt. Charles B. Sands, 27th Aero Squadron by Stephen Lucas & Alan Toelle
"... Sandy had only been with us a short time but it was long enough for us to find out that he was true blue & the right kind of an aviator...."
Frank Luke's SPAD #21 by Alan Toelle
A short article on the plane Luke flew when bringing down the balloon at Marieulles on 12 September, 1918.
Joe Wehner: The Other Half of the Famous Balloon Busters by Walter E. Kloss, Ph.D.
Luke's balloon-busting wingman emerges from the shadow of his more famous partner.
Personalities of the First Pursuit Group, Part I by Charles Woolley
Charles Woolley's fascinating presentation at the 2003 'Over the Front' Seminar is presented here for all those who could not attend. And, because it's just good readin'.
Rare Birds: Nieuport 14 A photo essay
by Jon Guttman, with 1/48th scale drawings by Martin Digmayer.
Nachrichtenblatt der Luftstreitkräfte Nr.19 Translated by Jan Hayzlett with editorial assistance by Peter Kilduff
Departments
Between the Lines
Seattle League Seminar in 2005 | A Purple Heart for Raoul Lufbery
Mentioned in Despatches
Once and Editor, Always an Editor | Double Trouble | A Rose by Any Other Name | Help Wanted
Between the Bookends:
Jagdstaffel 5--Volume One by G.K. Merrill
| September Evening--The Life and Final Combat of the German World War One Ace Werner Voss by Barry Diggens
| Diary of a World War One Pilot--Ambulances, Planes, Friends--Harvey Conover's Adventures in France 1917-1918
| Windsock Data File No. 104--The Taube at War by P.M. Grosz
| Windsock Datafile No. 6--Sopwith 2F1 Camel by J.M. Bruce
| Windsock Datafile No. 26--Sopwith Camel by J.M. Bruce
| Windsock International, Vol. 20, No. 2
| Cross & Cockade International Journal, Vol. 35, No. 1
| Aircraft of the Aces--47: SPAD XII/XIII Aces of World War I by Jon Guttman
| Winged Victory by V.M. Yeates
| Airfields & Airmen--Cambrai by Mike O'Connor
| Tears of Stone: World War I Remembered by Jan Alden Stevens
| War Birds: Diary of an Unknown Aviator (video) produced by Rober Clem
| WWI Aero--The Journal of the Early Aeroplane, No 182
2004: Volume 20, Number 3
Cover Art
Front Cover: Bréguet 14B2 aircraft undergo maintenance at the 7th AIC at Clermont-Ferrand. The scene was captured on canvas by one of the team of combat artists commissioned by the AEF (Smithsonian). Also, This highly detailed Bréguet 14B2 illustration of Major Harry Brown's 4012 #12 was created by Alan Toelle especially for this issue
Inside Front/Rear Cover: Superb renditions of Sopwith Camels of the 148th Squadron by Mark W. Miller.
Outside Rear Cover: Color profiles of Caudron G.6 aircraft by R.N. Pearson.
Table of Contents
Features
Major Harry Brown and His "Lost Flight" of the 96th Aero by Stephen Ruffin
"... but what shall we do with the Major?"
Quentin Roosevelt and the Gold Star Mother's Pilgrimages by John Graham
The effects of Quentin Roosevelt's tragic aviation career extend far beyond the Armistice.
And Then There Was One... A Member's Search for Missing Pilots by William Jeanes
Many of the faces in the photos remain nameless... except in the case of the 13th Aero Squadron.
Jesse Orrin Creech: 148th Aero Squadron by Stephen Miller
Photographs and diary entries from Jesse Creech, American Camel ace of the 148th Aero Squadron.
Rare Birds: Caudron G6 A photo essay
by James Davilla, with 1/48th scale drawings by Martin Digmayer.
Nachrichtenblatt der Luftstreitkräfte No.20 Translated by Jan Hayzlett with editorial assistance by Peter Kilduff
continued...
No. 3 Squadron AFC Roster, R.E.8 Serials, Citations, etc by Frank W. Bailey
Our year-long review of No. 3 Squadron continues.
Departments
Between the Lines
Eating Humble Pie | My View
Mentioned in Despatches
It's All in the Details
My View by Steven C. Suddaby
The Importance of the Air War: An Essay
Between the Bookends:
Airfields & Airman--Arras by Mike O'Connor
| Cross & Cockade International Calendar for 2005
| Windsock Data File No. 105--The SIA 7B by Gregory Alegi
| Windsock Data File No. 106--The LVG C.II 7B by P.M. Grosz
| Windsock International, Vol. 20, No. 4
| Windsock International, Vol. 20, No. 5
| Richthofen's Circus--Jagdgeschwader Nr. 1 by Greg VanWyngarden
| Dear Bert--An American Pilot Flying in World War I Italy by Edward Davis Lewis
| Cross & Cockade International Journal, Vol. 35, No. 2
| WWI Aero--The Journal of the Early Aeroplane, No 185
2004: Volume 20, Number 4
Cover Art
Front Cover: "Winner Takes All!" Stephen Anderson's dramatic painting depicting Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen as he heads for home after downing an opponent in his blood red Fokker Dr.I.
Inside Front Cover: Aircraft of the First Pursuit Group (Rickenbacker's Nieuport 28 No. N6159, Loomis' N6181 and Sewell's "0" by Juanita Franzi.
Inside Rear Cover: Nieuport 28 No. N6160 by Jaunita Franzi and SPAD XIII S150223 by Alan D. Toelle.
Outside Rear Cover: Color profiles of Caudron G.6 and Nieuport 15 aircraft by R.N. Pearson.
Table of Contents
Features
Escadrille SPA 315: The Guardians of Belfort by Frank Bailey, Alan Roesler and Christophe Cony
Unit history of N 315/SPA 315, reprinted from Avion, including service promotions, disciplinary actions, victory information and personnel roster.
In Memoriam: Howard Nickel
The History of Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 53 by Rick Duiven
Formed in December 1917, Jadgstaffel 53 typifies the jastas of the Amerika Programme.
Personalities of the First Pursuit Group: Part 2 by Charles Woolley
Joe Eastman, Waldo Heinrichs, Hamilton Coolidge, Jim Knowles and Oscar J. Gude are featured in this continuation of Charles Woolley's presentation at the 2003 Over the Front Seminar.
Rare Birds: Nieuport 15 A photo essay
by Jon Guttman, with 1/48th scale drawings by Martin Digmayer.
Rare Birds Update Extra!: Caudron G6 A photo essay
by Jon Guttman.
Yet more information on last month's Rare Bird.
German Air Losses and Victories 1918-1918
by Peter A. Fedders
An analysis of German air losses: "We also hope that this article and data will stimulate serious thought about other 'well known' but possibly incorrect beliefs."
Departments
Between the Lines
2003 Hooper Award Winners | Seminar Update | Hey, Where's the Index?
Mentioned in Despatches
Frank Luke's SPAD #21: Photograph Captions
My View by Peter Kilduff
Let's Deal in Richthofen Facts, Not Speculation
Between the Bookends:
Winged Victor--A Biography of Victor M. Yeates, Author of Winged Victory by Gordon F. Atkin
| Jagdstaffel 5--Volume Two by G.K. Merril
| Windsock Data File No. 107--Pfalz D.III by P.M. Grosz
| Windsock International, Vol. 20, No. 5
| Aircraft of the Aces--48: Sopwith Dolphin and Snipe Aces of World War I by Norman Franks
| Aircraft of the Aces--62: Sopwith Triplane Aces of World War I by Norman Franks
| Aircraft of the Aces--63: Fokker D.VII Aces of World War I--Part 2 by Norman Franks and Greg VanWyngarden
| SPA 124 Lafayette Escadrille--American Vounteer Airmen in World War I by Jon Guttman
| A History of No. 10 Squadron in World War I by Mike Westrop
| German Aces of World War I--The Pictorial Record by Norman Franks and Greg VanWyngarden
| Hat in the Ring--The Birth of American Air Power in the Great War by Bert Frandsen