Download or read book Focke Wulf Fw190 1938 1943 written by John Richard Smith and published by . This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This the first of a comprehensive three-volume reference book on the iconic Focke Wulf FW190 - arguably the finest fighter aircraft of World War 2. The books are the product of years of research by two of the leading experts into this complex aircraft to produce the complete work on the FW190. Each volume contains some 400 photographs including those showing factory and manufacturing, close ups of weapons and equipment and operational units as well as numerous facsimiles of Focke-Wulf handbook drawings. Colour artwork will also be included, plus an extensive selection of original manufacturer's technical drawings. When it first appeared in the in the skies over France in late 1941, the pugnacious, radial-engined Focke-Wulf Fw 190 represented a formidable and ominous foe to the RAF. Despite initial technical problems with the engine, as well as with the ailerons, elevators and undercarriage on the early A-1 and A-2 variants, the Fw 190 soon proved itself as a dependable fighter aircraft. The aircraft's considerable armament package blended with manoeuvreability on the ground pleased pilots; the wide undercarriage track of the Fw 190 was an improvement over the Bf 109F, as was the air-cooled engine technology. By June 1942, some 250 Fw 190s were operational in the West. This was a shock to the Allies and provided a new dimension to air combat on the Western Front . The encounters with the USAAF's heavy bombers which would follow over the next three years between the B-17 and the Fw 190 would form some of the most titanic and bitter contests of the air war. Meanwhile, the Eastern Front provided the German fighter force with an abundance of targets and quickly, the Fw 190 – known as the'Butcher Bird' - proved to be the best piston-engined fighter of the war. Many German aces were created flying the Fw 190. Flying over extensive distances often in extreme weather conditions, the Fw 190 also excelled in the ground-attack role, inflicting devastating destruction and damage to Soviet armour and ground defences. This new volume is in the large hardback Classic format, densely packed and illustrated, representing a 'one-stop' reference work to be used by enthusiasts and modellers for easy access to information on the FW190.
Download or read book The Focke Wulf Fw 190 Dora Volume Two written by Jerry Crandall and published by Eagle Editions Limited. This book was released on 2009-11-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More photos of Fw 190 Doras from miscellaneous and unknown units, many previously unpublished. 54 profiles and 17 top/bottom views and many scrap pieces of artwork by Thomas A. Tullis. A large section tells the story of JV 44 and the Doras of the Galland Circus with corrections and updates including new previously unpublished photos. 400 pages of history with 377 photos including 76 color images. A must-have complement to Volume One.
Download or read book Junkers Ju 87 written by Eddie J. Creek and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This large format hardback is packed with information on the Ju87 Stuka. Highly illustrated, it represents a comprehensive, detailed reference work to be used by enthusiasts and modelers for one-stop ease of access to information to one of the most well-known aircrafts of World War II. Unquestionably, the Junkers Ju 87 was one of the most devastatingly effective and psychologically terrifying weapons of war ever produced. The howl of its sirens during a dive-bombing attack struck fear into those on the ground. Spearheading the German advances in Poland, Norway, the Low Countries, the Mediterranean, and Russia between 1939 and 1943, the Luftwaffe's Ju 87 Stuka became synonymous with the art of Blitzkrieg warfare. Next to the fighter aces, it was perhaps the Stuka crews who were held in the highest esteem by both German commanders and the German people and their accomplishments became legendary. This will be the book sought after by aviation enthusiasts and modelers.
Download or read book Jet Planes of the Third Reich written by John Richard Smith and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive history of German research, development and production of jet-powered aircraft during WW2. Heavilly illustrated. Prestige book without equal.
Download or read book The German Aces Speak II written by Colin D. Heaton and published by Zenith Press. This book was released on 2014-03-15 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVIn The German Aces Speak II, Colin Heaton and Anne-Marie Lewis profile the WWII air war over Europe through the eyes of Johannes Steinhoff, Erich Alfred Hartmann, Guther Rall, and Dieter Hrabak—four of the Luftwaffe’s’s most interesting and significant pilots. /div
Download or read book Focke Wulf Fw 190 in the Battle for Sicily written by Morten Jessen and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A fascinating and thoroughly researched account of Focke-Wulf 190 units, personnel and operations in the Sicilian campaign of the summer of 1943. Based on a variety of primary sources, this book describes many of the very eventful missions flown by a handful of Luftwaffe Fw 190s against a multitude of British and American land and naval targets. The book features numerous firsthand accounts from German, British, American and Commonwealth personnel, along with a wide selection of photographs and maps, and color aircraft profiles by well-known aviation artist Claes Sundin. The reader is also given a good idea of daily life for the Fw 190 pilots and mechanics during what was a long, hot Mediterranean summer, as they battled Allied bombing raids, lack of supplies, malaria, and many other complications. This is the first time that the full story of the Fw 190 in the battle for Sicily has been told, and this book will serve as the definitive account of this aspect of aviation history." REVIEWS "There are plenty of books on the Focke-Wulf Fw 190; many volumes have been published on WWII s second-most famous German fighter in service in north-west Europe and the Eastern Front, but the battle for Sicily? To my memory, nothing in any depth has been issued on this particular campaign and that s what makes Danish and Australian authors Morten Jessen and Andrew Arthy s new title so fascinating and unique. The book is a follow-up to their 2004 volume Focke-Wulf Fw 190 in North Africa and is an imposing production; it s a large format, 224 page hardback and the highly photogenic (if fighter aircraft can be considered photogenic) full-bleed image on the cover is almost irresistible if you are addicted to WWII aviation. The book is clearly produced with an eye for visual impact; as I often seem to state in this section each month, the photographic reproduction is excellent and many of the images are printed large on the page, all grist-to-the-mill for the modeler, hungry for Luftwaffe eye-candy. There are no less than 137 b/w and three color photographs in the book, plus eleven color profiles (by distinguished artist Claes Sundin) as well as maps that clearly define the specific zones of Fw 190 operation. For the modeller, there is a great deal of interest in this book. Naturally, lashings of punchy wartime photos of Fw 190s are scattered throughout and they give tantalizing clues to camouflage schemes, markings and the inevitable weathering; great stuff. But what really impresses is the sheer attention to detail; those six years of research were well spent and the result is an exhaustive account of the infamous Butcher Bird and its exploits in the vicious battle for the island of Sicily. Very highly recommended." - Tamiya Model Magazine, Marcus Nicholls "In this book the eventful history of the Fw 190 units in the Mediterranean is described from 14 May to 2 September 1943, with special attention to the battle for Sicily. It is extremely well-researched and excellently illustrated, with the story focusing on, amongst other things, why the Fw 190 was so important there. Like everywhere in this book, facts and figures complement each other perfectly, with many eyewitness accounts from both sides. Although the presentation follows a chronological thread, it remains a varied and well told story and an easy read. This exemplary book provides an overall picture of what happened, and tops it off with no less than ten meticulously compiled appendices, i.e. detailed casualty lists, camouflage and markings etc., not to mention the eleven exceptional color profiles by Claes Sundin. Conclusion: one of the best new releases for a long time!" - Flugzeig Classic, Wolfgang Muhlbauer"
Download or read book Strategy For Defeat The Luftwaffe 1933 1945 Illustrated Edition written by Williamson Murray and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-06 with total page 883 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes the Aerial Warfare In Europe During World War II illustrations pack with over 200 maps, plans, and photos. This book is a comprehensive analysis of an air force, the Luftwaffe, in World War II. It follows the Germans from their prewar preparations to their final defeat. There are many disturbing parallels with our current situation. I urge every student of military science to read it carefully. The lessons of the nature of warfare and the application of airpower can provide the guidance to develop our fighting forces and employment concepts to meet the significant challenges we are certain to face in the future.
Download or read book American Airpower Comes Of Age General Henry H Hap Arnold s World War II Diaries Vol II Illustrated Edition written by Gen. Henry H. “Hap.” Arnold and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-06 with total page 927 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes the Aerial Warfare In Europe During World War II illustrations pack with over 180 maps, plans, and photos. Gen Henry H. “Hap.” Arnold, US Army Air Forces (AAF) Chief of Staff during World War II, maintained diaries for his several journeys to various meetings and conferences throughout the conflict. Volume 1 introduces Hap Arnold, the setting for five of his journeys, the diaries he kept, and evaluations of those journeys and their consequences. General Arnold’s travels brought him into strategy meetings and personal conversations with virtually all leaders of Allied forces as well as many AAF troops around the world. He recorded his impressions, feelings, and expectations in his diaries. Maj Gen John W. Huston, USAF, retired, has captured the essence of Henry H. Hap Arnold—the man, the officer, the AAF chief, and his mission. Volume 2 encompasses General Arnold’s final seven journeys and the diaries he kept therein.
Download or read book The Focke Wulf Fw 190 Dora Fw 190 D 9 written by Jerry Crandall and published by Eagle Editions Limited. This book was released on 2007 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1. Foreword by Doug Champlin, previous owner of Fw 190 D-13 Yellow 10 2. More photos of Fw 190 Doras from miscellaneous and unknown units, many previously unpublished 3. 54 full color profiles and scrap artwork plus 17 top and bottom views by Thomas A. Tullis 4. A large section telling the story of JV 44 and the Doras of the Galland Circus with corrections and updates including new previously unpublished photos 5. Very rare photos, profile and story featuring Adolf Galland s JV 44 Me 262. 6. New information, unpublished photos on the Fw 190 D-11 7. Detailed story of the rare Fw 190 D-13 and "Yellow 10" with new unpublished photos plus full color restoration photos. 8. Newly discovered Dora 13 photo and profile 9. Section on WGr 21 cm and R4M rockets including interview with a JGr. 10 pilot with stories and profiles. 10. Large section of 32 pages devoted to color and markings including color photos of excellent recovered aircraft part samples with camouflage paint 11. 19 pages of Patterns and colors used by the factories that produced the Fw 190 Doras with the appropriate national markings 12. Recognition bands, tactical and I.D. bands in full color 13. Actual patent papers filed by Warnecke and Bohm to register their break- through one-coat paint formula of polymer resin paint for better adhesion to aluminum and magnesium 14. Original existing paint formulas developed by Luftwaffe's premier paint company Warnecke and Bohm of RLM colors 15. Camouflage notes by Michael Ullmann 16. Many technical features of main parts such as landing gear variations, propellers etc. 17. Reports of unit operating the D-9 in service describing technical problems 18. A compilation featuring the study of recovered D-9s listing colors, units, pilots and technical details 19. 377 photos including 76 color images, many never before published20. Complete listing of Werknummern for Dora aircraftREVIEWS In all, it makes for what has to be the finest and best researched book on the subject to have yet been done. It is a book that I give my highest recommendation and one you really need to get for your library.Model Madness"
Download or read book Heinkel He 177 Greif written by J. Richard Smith and published by Classic Publications. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The He177 was a formidable warplane with the potential to have been a lethal weapon for the Nazis. Unfortunately, it was ill-fated and suffered from serious problems such as an inherently poor engine design and 'knee-jerk' role diversification by the commanders in charge. Furthermore, the aircraft's development and testing was crucially damaged by the turbulent political environment of the day. Nazi leadership agonised over the aircraft's delay and deployment, and so the aircraft which enticed thousands with its daring potential, sadly failed to reach these standards.Nevertheless, the He177 was a remarkable warplane which adopted several different roles at various stages of its development. It was considered an excellent dive-bomber and strategic bomber, with the capabilities of an anti-shipping aircraft and transport and tank-destroyer.With a carefully selected collection of photographs and drawings which supplement the informative narrative, the authors have succeeded in producing a masterpiece which will be essential reading for all military and social historians of this period, as well as modellers keen to recreate this exceptional warplane.
Download or read book Me 163 written by Stephen Ransom and published by . This book was released on 2003-09-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, the 35 members of the 'A4' class of Pacific locomotive built for the London & North Eastern Railway are among the most iconic locomotives ever built in Britain. With their streamlined looks, the new locomotives epitomised the styling of the 1930s when they were introduced to the East Coast main line and brought a revolution in speed to services between London and the West Riding, the North-East and Scotland. One of the class - No 4468 Mallard - has an additional claim to fame: in July 1938, Mallard broke the world speed record for a steam locomotive, set by a German design two years earlier, achieving 126mph on Stoke Bank and is a record that still stands today. Published to co-incide with the 70th anniversary of the record run on 3rd July 1938, Mallard and the A4 Class is a pictorial tribute not only to one of the most famous locomotives ever built, but also to the rest of this enduringly popular class. With over 160 colour and mono illustrations, the book explores the origins and operational record of the locomotives both in LNER and BR service and in preservation. Compiled by David McIntosh, a professional railwayman whose involvement in the operation of preserved steam on the main line gives him a unique perspective on the class, this lovely book is a vivid portrait of some of the best-loved locomotives ever built in Britain. This is a book which will certainly appeal to all those with an interest in the history of LNER locomotives, but in a wider sense will be fascinating reading for anyone who wants to know more about this class of record breaking steam locomotives.
Download or read book RAF Fighter Airfields of World War 2 written by Jonathan Falconer and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: En komplet skildring af RAF's jagerflyvepladser under 2. verdenskrig i lighed med en tidligere bog om RAF bombeflyvepladser. Desuden en række piloters personlige oplevelser.
Download or read book The Focke Wulf 190 written by Heinz J. Nowarra and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beskrivelse af Luftwaffe-jagerflyet Fw 190 kendt fra 2. verdenskrig.
Download or read book German Aircraft Industry and Production 1933 1945 written by Ferenc A. Vajda and published by McFarland. This book was released on 1998 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beskriver den tyske flyindustri i perioden 1933-45, herunder de særlige forhold under 2. verdenskrig.
Download or read book Focke Wulf FW 190 written by Krzysztof Janowicz and published by . This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Includes a free decal sheet in 1:48 and 1:72 scales The first part of a monograph on the German fighter plane Focke-Wulf Fw 190 discusses the origins and development of versions A, F, G and S, which fighter, assault, fighter-bomber, reconnaissance and trainer production variants and prototypes are specified and described, including technical specifications and changes made in all sub-variants and conversions. Lists all used types of armament: shooting weapons, bombs, missiles and torpedoes. Contains the production list of Fw 190A with serial numbers and technical data on each variant. In a separate chapter, the author describes camouflage and markings of Fw 190s used in combat units on the basis of concrete examples. 96 pages, 91 photos, 24 sheets of 1:48 and 1:72 scale drawings with specification of external changes on production-run versions of the aircraft, 11 pages of color illustrations with 28 examples of camouflage schemes. Free 1:48 and 1:72 decals for 4 schemes: Fw 190 A-4, W.Nr. 7328, 'Yellow 10' of 6./JG 1, Woernsdredcht (Netherlands), April 1943. Fw 190 A-7/R6, 'Red 8', flown by Fw. Hartkopf of JGr 10, Parchim (Germany), Summer 1944. Fw 190 A-8/R2, 'Yellow 17', flown by Uffz. Willi Unger of 12./JG 3, Barth (Germany), May 1944. Fw 190 A-8, 'Red 11' of JGr 10, Parchim (Germany), Autumn 1944. About the Series Monographs focuses on an individual type of aircraft. Each monograph contains descriptions of the aircraft's origin, its variants and combat history. Each volume includes several hundred archive photographs, technical scale drawings and color profile artwork. Each book also has free extras for modelers, with decals and masking foil.
Download or read book Plane Speaking written by Bill Gunston and published by Haynes Publications. This book was released on 1991 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: En nostalgisk beskrivelse af begivenheder og højdepunkter i flyvningens historie.
Download or read book Focke Wulf FW 190 1943 1944 written by J. Richard Smith and published by . This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the second of a comprehensive three-volume reference work on the iconic Focke Wulf FW 190—arguably the finest piston-engined fighter aircraft of World War 2. The books are the product of years of study by two of the leading researchers. Each volume contains more than four hundred photographs including those showing factory and construction, close-ups of weapons and equipment, operational units, and numerous facsimiles of Focke-Wulf handbook drawings. Color artwork is also included, plus an extensive selection of original manufacturer’s technical drawings. This volume looks at the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A6-A10 and D series and the FW 190 F and G fighter bomber development, covering the first operations by the Schlachtgeschwader until spring 1943; the FW 190 A-6 and A-7 and operations until the end of 1943; the FW 190 A-8 to A-10 and operations in the west until June 1944; the FW 190 A operations in the east until June 1944; and ground-attack operations until June 1944. An appendix details Werknummer batches and manufacturers.
