Illustrated with detailed artworks of German combat aircraft and their markings; The Essential Aircraft Identification Guide: Luftwaffe Squadrons 1939-45 is a comprehensive study of the Luftwaffe in World War II. Organized chronologically by theatre of war and campaign; this book offers a complete organizational breakdown of Luftwaffe units; from the Polish campaign through to the last days of the Reich. Each campaign includes a compact history of the Luftwaffes' role and impact on the course of the conflict; as well as orders of battle; lists of commanders and campaign aces. Every type of aircraft is featured; including the numerous variations and types of well-known models; such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109; Junkers Ju 87 and Focke Wulf Fw 200; through to lesser-known aircraft; such as the Arado Ar 232 transporter; Heinkel He 162 Salamander fighter and the Henschel Hs 129 tank destroyer. Each aircraft profile is accompanied by exhaustive specifications; as well as details of individual and unit markings. Packed with 400 color profiles of every major type of Luftwaffe combat aircraft; The Essential Aircraft Identification Guide: Luftwaffe Squadrons 1939-45 is a must have reference guide for modelers; military historians and aircraft enthusiasts.
#4011236 in Books Fifth House 1995-06-29 1995-06-29Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .75 x 5.50l; .88 #File Name: 1895618525315 pages
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