British Airships 1905–30

A detailed history of the design, development and crucial role played by the British Airship in World War 1, complete with cut-away drawings and full-colour action artwork.

Presents the story of the cat and mouse duel between the airship and another pioneering form of technology - the submarine during World War 1. This work features cut-away drawings that show the design and development of the airship, during and after the war, whilst illustrations depict the airship in dramatic action shots.This book reveals the fascinating story of the cat and mouse duel between the airship and another pioneering form of technology - the submarine during World War 1. Detailed cut-away drawings reveal the design and development of the airship, during and after the war, whilst full-colour illustrations depict the airship in dramatic action shots. A tragic accident in 1930 brought the airship's military service to an end, resulting in a tiny window in which they were used and little acknowledgement over the years. Ian Knight gives deserved attention to an aeronautical wonder that for a short amount of time played a crucial service to the defence of Britain.