Table of Contents

Origins of N. 124 (Formation and early operations); Verdun and the Somme (Major actions and the adoption of the sobriquet 'Lafayette'); Lafayette becomes famous (Spad VIIs and operations through February 18, 1918); Split Metamorphosis (Summaries of the 103rd Aero Squadron and Spa. 124); Escadrilles and Commanders of GC. 12

About the Author

A resident of Leesburg, Virginia, Jon Guttman is senior editor, research director and contributing writer for Primedia Enthusiast Publications. Specialising in World War 1 aviation, he has written eight books so far, including Aircraft of the Aces 39: ‘SPAD VII Aces of World War 1’ and Aircraft of the Aces 47: ‘SPAD XII/XIII Aces of World War 1.’

Harry Dempsey has been passionate about World War 1 aviation for over 30 years, having produced the most technically accurate artwork on the subject. He has illustrated all the World War 1 books in Osprey’s Aircraft of the Aces series to date.