The tome’s actual title does include the line ‘As complete a list possible arranged alphabetically and chronologically’ and that pretty much does my job for me.

The first such work appeared in 1932 by W. von Eberhardt, but this was incomplete, and only in alphabetical order. Rick Duiven has produced the chronological order enabling the reader to better understand the day by day casualties. The book is purely a list, albeit a very large and comprehensive one. For example, all deaths are listed, be they the result of aerial combat or the world-wide epidemic of influenza, together with the place of death, full name, rank and date of birth. Also, where possible, known losses which were not fatal.

All in all pretty comprehensive, and no pictures I am glad to say. But I must admit I haven’t checked all the dates... not yet. What’s the saying? Ah yes, ‘buyer beware.