While I readily admit to a heavy bias towards WWI aviation, I maintain that this is the best Osprey book on wartime aviation now in print. And, I've bought plenty of them. You should buy this one whether your interest in WWI aviation is slight or intense for this is an important, well researched and written look at one of the most famous and influential air fighting groups in history. I recommend it without reservation.

Michael Scott, International Plastic Modellers' Society (January 2010)

The author does an excellent job of telling the story of 56 squadron in this series' usual diary format. There are highlights of some of the more memorable missions to add spice to the read. All of this is even more enhanced by a  superb collection of period photos of the pilots and aircraft . In addition there are 28 full color profiles profiles and upper/lower drawings. Appendices include an aces listing, fatalities in the unit and those Germans who were victorious over 56 squadron aircraft.

Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness (October 2009)

Even readers familiar with Alex Revell's High in the Empty Blue - The History of No. 56 Squadron 1916-1920, will find this new 128-page book to be a proportionally comprehensive look at the unit's men and missions in World War I.

Peter Kilduff, Between the Bookends

...does a fantastic job ofpresenting a comprehensive sotry of 56 Squadron and is highly recommended for your World Wat I aviation library!

Jim McCloskey, Aerodrome (#158)