The Royal Prussian Air Forces 1884 - 1918; The Royal Prussian Air Service of 1884 was the embryonic beginning of what would become the future German Air Force. It lasted until 1918 - until the end of the 1. WW and the end of the prussian (and german) monarchy. The 34 years in between saw balloons and airships, the glorious days of the Zeppelins and the evolution of the airplane from „flying boxkites“ to powerful fighting machines: The 28 men of 1884 had developed into a service of more than 70.000 men with over 5000 aircraft! This book provides a well-illustrated insight into this amazing history that centered around the imperial capital, the City of Berlin. Softcover, 96 pages, 21 x 20 cm (app. 8 1/2 x 8'’). Book text in german !!! Autor: Jörg Mückler, Verlag: VDM Heinz Nickel, ISBN 3-925480-13-7