Author: Heinz Mankau
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764317842
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
For the first time, this richly illustrated book offers a comprehensive, detailed examination of the legendary Messerschmitt Bf 110, Me 210, and Me 410 series. By 1935 the Bf 109 had made Messerschmitt the leading manufacturer of fighter aircraft in Germany. The twin-engined Bf 110 followed on its heels in 1936, a type the Luftwaffe took on in large numbers as a long-range fighter, heavy-fighter, fighter-bomber, night-fighter and reconnaissance platform. As its successor, Messerschmitt developed the better performing Me 210, which flew for the first time in 1939. But this airframe soon began manifesting serious design flaws, and accidents with the Me 210 quickly started piling up due to the types questionable flight handling characteristics. The Luftwaffe refused to accept any more aircraft as a result, and at a stroke the types overzealous full scale production ground to a halt. More powerful engines and a number of design changes saw this aircraft produced from 1943 to 1944 under the designation of Me 410, and as such the type gave an excellent accounting of itself in service with the Luftwaffe.
Messerschmitt Bf 110/Me 210/Me 410
Author: Heinz Mankau
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764317842
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
For the first time, this richly illustrated book offers a comprehensive, detailed examination of the legendary Messerschmitt Bf 110, Me 210, and Me 410 series. By 1935 the Bf 109 had made Messerschmitt the leading manufacturer of fighter aircraft in Germany. The twin-engined Bf 110 followed on its heels in 1936, a type the Luftwaffe took on in large numbers as a long-range fighter, heavy-fighter, fighter-bomber, night-fighter and reconnaissance platform. As its successor, Messerschmitt developed the better performing Me 210, which flew for the first time in 1939. But this airframe soon began manifesting serious design flaws, and accidents with the Me 210 quickly started piling up due to the types questionable flight handling characteristics. The Luftwaffe refused to accept any more aircraft as a result, and at a stroke the types overzealous full scale production ground to a halt. More powerful engines and a number of design changes saw this aircraft produced from 1943 to 1944 under the designation of Me 410, and as such the type gave an excellent accounting of itself in service with the Luftwaffe.
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764317842
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
For the first time, this richly illustrated book offers a comprehensive, detailed examination of the legendary Messerschmitt Bf 110, Me 210, and Me 410 series. By 1935 the Bf 109 had made Messerschmitt the leading manufacturer of fighter aircraft in Germany. The twin-engined Bf 110 followed on its heels in 1936, a type the Luftwaffe took on in large numbers as a long-range fighter, heavy-fighter, fighter-bomber, night-fighter and reconnaissance platform. As its successor, Messerschmitt developed the better performing Me 210, which flew for the first time in 1939. But this airframe soon began manifesting serious design flaws, and accidents with the Me 210 quickly started piling up due to the types questionable flight handling characteristics. The Luftwaffe refused to accept any more aircraft as a result, and at a stroke the types overzealous full scale production ground to a halt. More powerful engines and a number of design changes saw this aircraft produced from 1943 to 1944 under the designation of Me 410, and as such the type gave an excellent accounting of itself in service with the Luftwaffe.
Messerschmitt Bf 110 Zerstörer Aces of World War 2
Author: John Weal
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1782005277
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
This volume is the first of its type to be devoted exclusively to the Zerstörer day fighter aces, spanning the war years from Poland to the defence of the Reich. Although Messerschmitt's single-engined Bf 109 has received most of the plaudits for achieving virtual air superiority over Europe in 1939-40, the exploits of the manufacturer's twin-engined Bf 110, the Ju 88 and the Me 410 Zerstörer in the first year of the war also make for very impressive reading. Indeed, on the eve of World War 2 a posting to a Bf 110 unit was considered to be the best career move available in the Luftwaffe.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1782005277
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
This volume is the first of its type to be devoted exclusively to the Zerstörer day fighter aces, spanning the war years from Poland to the defence of the Reich. Although Messerschmitt's single-engined Bf 109 has received most of the plaudits for achieving virtual air superiority over Europe in 1939-40, the exploits of the manufacturer's twin-engined Bf 110, the Ju 88 and the Me 410 Zerstörer in the first year of the war also make for very impressive reading. Indeed, on the eve of World War 2 a posting to a Bf 110 unit was considered to be the best career move available in the Luftwaffe.
Messerschmitt Me 210/410 in Action
Author: George Punka
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780897473200
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780897473200
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Modelling the Messerschmitt Me 262
Author: Robert Oehler
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1780966865
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Developed from a 1938 design by Messerschmitt the Me 262 Schwalbe (Swallow) was the world's first operational turbojet aircraft. First seeing combat in July 1944, it proved to be particularly effective against the large Allied bomber formations that were operating over Germany late in the war and more than 1,400 were produced, though less than 300 saw combat. This book showcases six different builds of the Me 262 across the scales from 1/72 to 1/32, across a range of skill levels. It also includes a comprehensive list of all the available kits and aftermarket products.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1780966865
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Developed from a 1938 design by Messerschmitt the Me 262 Schwalbe (Swallow) was the world's first operational turbojet aircraft. First seeing combat in July 1944, it proved to be particularly effective against the large Allied bomber formations that were operating over Germany late in the war and more than 1,400 were produced, though less than 300 saw combat. This book showcases six different builds of the Me 262 across the scales from 1/72 to 1/32, across a range of skill levels. It also includes a comprehensive list of all the available kits and aftermarket products.
Messerschmitt Bf 110
Author: Marek Józef Murawski
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788361220527
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
* Free extras for modelers, including decals and masking foil * Thirty-two sheets of technical drawings and nine color charts The first part of a monograph on the German WW2 aircraft, Messerschmitt Bf 110 describes the development history of its all versions with coverage of changes made in their variants, sub-variants and field modifications. Originally designed as a long range heavy fighter (Zerstörer), Bf 110 was used as a reconnaissance and ground attack aircraft as well as a night fighter with advanced radio, navigation and radar systems. The book features a detailed description of the aircraft's structure and technical data and a chapter about camouflage and markings. Complete with 116 pages, 124 photographs, 32 sheets of technical drawings in 1:48 and 1:72 scale with specification of external changes in production-run versions of the aircraft and 9 color charts with 16 examples of camouflage schemes. Free 1:48 and 1:72 decals for 2 schemes: Bf 110 E-2, '3U+KS' of 8./ZG 26, North Africa, 1942. Bf 110 G-4/R3, 'G9+DC', flown by Oblt. Leo Baro of Stab II./NJG 1, Germany, May 1945. About the Series Monographs is a series focusing on an individual type of aircraft. Each monograph contains descriptions of the aircraft's origins, its variants and combat history. Each volume includes several hundred archive photographs, technical scale drawings and color profile artworks, with free extras for modelers, including decals and masking foil.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788361220527
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
* Free extras for modelers, including decals and masking foil * Thirty-two sheets of technical drawings and nine color charts The first part of a monograph on the German WW2 aircraft, Messerschmitt Bf 110 describes the development history of its all versions with coverage of changes made in their variants, sub-variants and field modifications. Originally designed as a long range heavy fighter (Zerstörer), Bf 110 was used as a reconnaissance and ground attack aircraft as well as a night fighter with advanced radio, navigation and radar systems. The book features a detailed description of the aircraft's structure and technical data and a chapter about camouflage and markings. Complete with 116 pages, 124 photographs, 32 sheets of technical drawings in 1:48 and 1:72 scale with specification of external changes in production-run versions of the aircraft and 9 color charts with 16 examples of camouflage schemes. Free 1:48 and 1:72 decals for 2 schemes: Bf 110 E-2, '3U+KS' of 8./ZG 26, North Africa, 1942. Bf 110 G-4/R3, 'G9+DC', flown by Oblt. Leo Baro of Stab II./NJG 1, Germany, May 1945. About the Series Monographs is a series focusing on an individual type of aircraft. Each monograph contains descriptions of the aircraft's origins, its variants and combat history. Each volume includes several hundred archive photographs, technical scale drawings and color profile artworks, with free extras for modelers, including decals and masking foil.
Zerstörer
Author: John J. Vasco
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780951573723
Category : Messerschmitt Bf 110 (Fighter plane)
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780951573723
Category : Messerschmitt Bf 110 (Fighter plane)
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Eagles Over Husky
Author: Alexander Fitzgerald-Black
Publisher: Wolverhampton Military Studies
ISBN: 9781912174942
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
In the summer of 1943, the United Nations began Operation HUSKY, the invasion of Sicily. The Eagles over HUSKY - the airmen of the Allied air forces - played a crucial role in the assault. The Luftwaffe and Regia Aeronautica provided a significant part of the Axis force meant to defend the island and throw the Allies back into the sea. The Allied air forces foiled this effort and inflicted losses on a German Air Force badly needed on other fronts. Raids on mainland Italian railway transport crippled Axis resupply efforts. The same strikes brought pressure on the Italian state to denounce Fascism and join the Allied side. Army commanders relied heavily on tactical air power to destroy Axis forces in Sicily. The result was a strategic victory which forced Nazi Germany to stand alone in defense of southern Europe. Most histories of the campaign focus on the escape of German forces across the Strait of Messina. Eagles over Husky challenges the notion that the Allied militaries bungled total victory in Sicily. It assesses one of the greatest air battles of the Second World War. This is a topic that has been relatively unexamined by historians of the campaign, who tend to focus on army matters. Eagles over Husky tells the integrated story of the air war waged during the Battle of Sicily. The author draws upon experiences, perspectives, and sources from both Allied and Axis camps to inform the analysis and enhance the narrative.
Publisher: Wolverhampton Military Studies
ISBN: 9781912174942
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
In the summer of 1943, the United Nations began Operation HUSKY, the invasion of Sicily. The Eagles over HUSKY - the airmen of the Allied air forces - played a crucial role in the assault. The Luftwaffe and Regia Aeronautica provided a significant part of the Axis force meant to defend the island and throw the Allies back into the sea. The Allied air forces foiled this effort and inflicted losses on a German Air Force badly needed on other fronts. Raids on mainland Italian railway transport crippled Axis resupply efforts. The same strikes brought pressure on the Italian state to denounce Fascism and join the Allied side. Army commanders relied heavily on tactical air power to destroy Axis forces in Sicily. The result was a strategic victory which forced Nazi Germany to stand alone in defense of southern Europe. Most histories of the campaign focus on the escape of German forces across the Strait of Messina. Eagles over Husky challenges the notion that the Allied militaries bungled total victory in Sicily. It assesses one of the greatest air battles of the Second World War. This is a topic that has been relatively unexamined by historians of the campaign, who tend to focus on army matters. Eagles over Husky tells the integrated story of the air war waged during the Battle of Sicily. The author draws upon experiences, perspectives, and sources from both Allied and Axis camps to inform the analysis and enhance the narrative.
German Fighters
Author: Dominique Breffort
Publisher: Histoire et Collections
ISBN: 9782352503323
Category : Fighter planes
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Gathered in two volumes, presented here are the legendary Luftwaffe aircraft: the Messerschmitt 109 and 110, the Focke Wulf 190 and the jets that appeared near the end of the conflict. More than 600 color profiles detail a wide variety of insignia and camouflage paints. Together, these two books represent a highly detailed compilation (new photographs, new profiles) improving upon the previous editions published in the Planes and Pilots series.
Publisher: Histoire et Collections
ISBN: 9782352503323
Category : Fighter planes
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Gathered in two volumes, presented here are the legendary Luftwaffe aircraft: the Messerschmitt 109 and 110, the Focke Wulf 190 and the jets that appeared near the end of the conflict. More than 600 color profiles detail a wide variety of insignia and camouflage paints. Together, these two books represent a highly detailed compilation (new photographs, new profiles) improving upon the previous editions published in the Planes and Pilots series.
Messerschmitt Bf 110
Author: John Vasco
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764314452
Category : Britain, Battle of, Great Britain, 1940
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Messerschmitt Bf 110: Bombsights over England Erprobungsgruppe 210 in the Battle of Britain
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764314452
Category : Britain, Battle of, Great Britain, 1940
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Messerschmitt Bf 110: Bombsights over England Erprobungsgruppe 210 in the Battle of Britain
The Luftwaffe in the North African Campaign, 1941-1943
Author: Werner Held
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887403439
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
This classic photo volume on the North African campaign is a gripping study of one of the major campaigns of the Second World War. From the point-of-view of Luftwaffe pilots and crews the reader is shown the campaign from its outset - from the initial victories, to the final battles in Tunisia. Each arm of the Luftwaffe is presented - from the Stuka and "Zerstorer" units to the fighter units JG 27 and JG 53 "Pik As." The various Fallschirmjager (Paratrooper) units are also covered, as is the "Hermann Goring" Division which was totally destroyed in the final battles in Tunisia. This volume includes many action and up-close photographs of all of the aircraft used by the Luftwaffe - from the Messerschmitt Bf 109's and Junkers Ju 87's, to the Messerschmitt Me 323 "Gigant" transport planes - and also covers the many personalities, includding Hans-Joachim Marseille whose 151 aerial victories over the desert are legendary. Werner Held is the author of many books on the Luftwaffe including German Fighter Units Over Russia, The Messerschmitt Bf 110 (with Holger Nauroth), and German Fighters in World War II - The Day Fighters & The Night Fighters (with Holger Nauroth), all from Schiffer Military History. Ernst Obermaier is the author with Karl Ries of Luftwaffe Rudder Markings 1936-1945, available from Schiffer Military History.
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887403439
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
This classic photo volume on the North African campaign is a gripping study of one of the major campaigns of the Second World War. From the point-of-view of Luftwaffe pilots and crews the reader is shown the campaign from its outset - from the initial victories, to the final battles in Tunisia. Each arm of the Luftwaffe is presented - from the Stuka and "Zerstorer" units to the fighter units JG 27 and JG 53 "Pik As." The various Fallschirmjager (Paratrooper) units are also covered, as is the "Hermann Goring" Division which was totally destroyed in the final battles in Tunisia. This volume includes many action and up-close photographs of all of the aircraft used by the Luftwaffe - from the Messerschmitt Bf 109's and Junkers Ju 87's, to the Messerschmitt Me 323 "Gigant" transport planes - and also covers the many personalities, includding Hans-Joachim Marseille whose 151 aerial victories over the desert are legendary. Werner Held is the author of many books on the Luftwaffe including German Fighter Units Over Russia, The Messerschmitt Bf 110 (with Holger Nauroth), and German Fighters in World War II - The Day Fighters & The Night Fighters (with Holger Nauroth), all from Schiffer Military History. Ernst Obermaier is the author with Karl Ries of Luftwaffe Rudder Markings 1936-1945, available from Schiffer Military History.