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Luftwaffe

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LUFTWAFFE

1. SECRET AIRCRAFT DESIGNS OF THE THIRD REICH,
David Myhra, C,O,

this book gives the reader much more than pictures of proposed German aircraft
projects, although the work is illustrated with state of the art digital
images. Includes the men behind these projects and their frustrations in
getting them off the drawing board. Although 400 projects were designed by
the end of the war, only a handful were in the prototype stage. With over
1000 b/w and color illustrations this book should surpass anything thus far
published,

352 pp.
$60.00

2. LEGION CONDOR, A HISTORY OF THE LUFTWAFFE IN THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR,
Karl Ries, C, O,

This history is presented in great detail, including the
personalities, thorough battle analysis, and technical aspects of the
weaponry, over 480 photos,

288 pp.
$37.50

3. LUFTWAFFE IN THE NORTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN,
Werner Held, C, O,

A photo chronicle, the reader is shown the campaign from its outset to the final
battles in Tunisia, over 500 photos,

238 pp.
$30.00

4. SIX MONTHS TO OBLIVION,
Werner Girbig, C,

The defeat of the Luftwaffe
fighter force over the Western Front, detailing the actual scale of the
German's fighter forces sacrifices,

280 pp.
$30.00

5. LUFTWAFFE - FROM THE NORTH CAPE TO TOBRUK 1939-1945,
Holgar Nauroth, C,O,

Pictorial study explores the operations from the early campaigns in Poland
and Norway to the final desperate battles in Germany, over 500 photographs,

240 pp.
$30.00

GERMAN FIGHTER IN WORLD WAR II,
Werner Held, C, O,

These two pictorial books explore the history of some of the most popular and fascinating aspects of the German Luftwaffe
which were flown by some of the greatest pilots of World
War Two

6. VOLUME I: THE DAY FIGHTERS

224 pp.
$30.00

7. VOLUME II: THE NIGHT FIGHTERS

232 pp.
$30.00

8. STUKA,
Gebhard Aders, C, O,

Many stunning photographs show these planes
from their beginnings during the Spanish Civil war, through wartime
development and adaptability to the end of war,

248 pp.
$30.00

9. STUKA PILOT HANS-ULRICH RUDEL,
Gunter Just, C, O,

This book by one of his
fellow officers covers his entire life's story in many never before published
photographs and reminiscences by family members, friends, and those who flew
with him,

280 pp.
$50.00

10. MESSERSCHMITT, BF110 - OVER ALL FRONTS 1939-1945,
Holger Nauroth, C, O,

Over 6,000 of these aircraft were built during the war and flew over all
fronts, 490 photographs,

192 pp.
$30.00

12. JG 7: THE WORLD'S FIRST JET FIGHTER UNIT 1944/45,
Manfred Boehme,C

Complete with first hand accounts, technical records, and mostly unpublished
photos,

280 pp.
$30.00

13. MESSERSCHMITT BF 109 F, G, & K,
Jochen Prien, C, O,

Noted Luftwaffe historian presents this book with over 500 photos - most never published,
superb line schemes, and detailed text,

208 pp.
$35.00

14. GERMAN FIGHTER ACE HANS-JOACHEM MARSEILLE THE LIFE STORY OF THE STAR OF AFRICA,
Franz Kurowski, C, O,

A tribute to one of the top fighter aces of
WWII. Marseilles' wartime exploits are legendary with 158 aerial victories
including 17 in one day. Also chronicled is the combat life of JG 27, and
the various personalities throughout the North African campaign,

256 pp.
$40.00

15. ME 262: DEVELOPMENT, TESTING , PRODUCTION,
Willy Radinger, C, O,

This book is certain to become a standard reference on this legendary aircraft.
Radinger presents in detail the trials of the world's first operational jet
fighter, detailed text and illustrations show the development of the fighter,
fighter/bomber, reconnaissance and night fighter versions from an insiders
point of view,

112 pp.
$25.00

18. FOOTSTEPS OF THE HUNTER,
Adolf Dickfield, C,

An autobiography of a
Luftwaffe pilot unlike any you have read before. The author scored 136
aerial victories and tells his story like it really was, includes a 30 page
photo section with 47 photos, two in color,

236 pp.
$22.00

20. MESSERSCHMITT ME 262: ARROW TO THE FUTURE,
Walter Boyne, S, O,

Tells the dramatic story of the Me 262's combat career as as well telling the story of
the people who flew the Me 262 in combat,

192 pp.
$20.00

21. LUFTWAFFE COMBAT AIRCRAFT: DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION, OPERATIONS,
Manfried Griehl, C, O,

Detailed survey on the development of Luftwaffe aircraft from
1935-1945 with a special emphasis on details of weaponry, equipment and other
areas that have up to now been inadequately covered,

196 pp.
$30.00

22. AIRCRAFT OF THE LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER ACES, two volumes,
Bernd Barbas, C, O,

A classic photographic study of the Luftwaffe aces and their aircraft,
revised and extensively expanded, 1,260 total photographs for both volumes!,
some color photos in volume one,

512 total pages,
$100.00 for the set

23. STURMSTAFFEL 1: REICH DEFENSE 1943-1944 THE WAR DIARY,
Eric Mombeek, S,O,

compiled from documentary sources, and from the memories of the few surviving
members, this is the excellent account of the Sturmstaffel 1, that has never
been properly told and enhanced by a selection of rare, informative and
evocative photographs, based on many years of tedious research and interviews
by the author,

100 pp.
$22.00

24. SECRET WONDER WEAPONS OF THE THIRD REICH: GERMAN MISSILES 1934-45,
Miranda, C, O,

This book covers the great variety of secret and largely
unknown German missile programs, 150 photos,

144 pp.
$35.00

27. THE LUFTWAFFE PROFILE SERIES

The Flugzeng Profile series now appears here for the first time in complete
English editions. Each volume covers a specific Luftwaffe aircraft in
photographs, line schemes, and color profiles.
Each volume, 52pp. Softcover,

$15.00

NUMBER 1: MESSERSCHMITT ME 262
NUMBER 2: MESSERSCHMITT BF 109 G/K
NUMBER 3: HEINKEL 219 UHU
NUMBER 4: FOCKE-WULF FW 190
NUMBER 5: JUNKERS JU 87A
NUMBER 6: FLETTNER FL 282
NUMBER 7: HEINKEL HE 60
NUMBER 8: ARADO AR 240
NUMBER 9: HEINKEL HE 111H
NUMBER 10: BF 109 G/K FIELD CONVERSION KITS (RUSTSATZE)
NUMBER 11: SIEBEL FH 104/SI 204 AND ITS VARIANTS
NUMBER 12: FOCKE-WULF Ta 154
NUMBER 13: MESSERSCHMITT BF 109F
NUMBER 14: JUNKERS Ju 52
NUMBER 15: ARADO AR 234
NUMBER 16: HEINKEL HE 162
NUMBER 17: VERTICAL TAKEOFF FIGHTER AIRCRAFT OF THE THIRD REICH

28. LUFTWAFFE CODES, MARKINGS & UNITS 1939-1945,
Barry Rosch, C, O,

This massive volume is a handy reference to Luftwaffe units and their coding
systems used in WWII. Includes over 100 photos, drawings, and color profiles,

368 pp.
$80.00

30. THE LUFTWAFFE: FROM TRAINING SCHOOL TO THE FRONT - AN ILLUSTRATED STUDY,
Michael Meyer, C, O,

This larger format phot collection covers Luftwaffe
aircraft from the years 1933-45, 500 photos,

288 pp.
$40.00

31. LUFTWAFFE PROPAGANDA,
James Wilson, C, O,

A pictorial history of the
Luftwaffe in original German postcards produced between 1933 and 1945. Many
of these have not appeared in a published form since their initial release,
also shown are postcards of the leaders and personalities of the Luftwaffe,

144 pp.
$30.00

32.THE HISTORY OF THE FALLSCHIRM PANZERKORPS HERMANN GORING,
Franz Kurowski, C,

Covers the entire combat history of the HG unit from its inception as
Police regiment WECKE up to its formation as a Parachute Panzerkorps. This
elite unit fought in France 1940, Russia 1941/42, Tunisia, Sicily, Anzio,
Poland 1944 and East Prussia, contains 157 photographs,

504 pp.
$52.00

33. SECRET MESSERSCHMITT PROJECTS,
Willy Radinger, C, O,

This book is a
comprehensive documentation, where not only the developmental history with
all the important data concerning the P1101 is gathered, but also photos,
detailed facts and figures about this aircraft,

208 pp.
$35.00

34. HITLER'S FALL GUYS: AN EXAMINATION OF THE LUFTWAFFE BY ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST FAMOUS ACES,
Walker Mahurin, C,

examination of the Luftwaffe by one who
fought against them and befriended them after the war. Never expecting to
destroy a number of enemy aircraft in his combat experiences, Mahurin
considered himself fortunate to get to know leading combat airmen in his own
air force as well as Germany,

200 pp.
$30.00

36. JAGDGESCHWADER 53: A HISTORY OF THE "PIK AS" GESCHWADER, MARCH 1937 - MAY 1942,
Jochen Prien, C, O,

(over 700 b/w and color photos), Jagdgeschwader 53
was one of the oldest German fighter units of WWII with its origins going
back to the year 1937. This fantastic volume, the first of a three volume
set, covers the service record of JG 53 over its early years, which can
undoubtedly be regarded as uniquely representative of the rise and fall of
the Luftwaffe, with the unit seeing action on every major war front,

400 pp.
$90.00

37. JAGDESCHWADER 53: A HISTORY OF THE "PIK AS" GESCHWADER VOLUME TWO: MAY 1942-JANUARY 1944,
Jochen Prien, C, O,

the second volume of the mammoth three
volume series completely revised text and maps and an additional 100 photos
not in the original German editions, terrific!

352 pp.
$90.00

38. JAGDGESCHWADER 53: A HISTORY OF THE "PIK AS" GESCHWADER, VOLUME 3,
Jochen Prien, C,O,

the third and final volume (the first two still being available)
of the monumental set starts with the bitter fighting over Italy, and then to
Romania to protect the oilfields around Ploesti, to Hungary, and eventually
retreating to Czechoslavikia and Austria before it was finally disbanded,
over 315 photos,

464 pp.
$90.00

42. HEINKEL HE 219: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF GERMANY'S PREMIER NIGHTFIGHTER,
Roland Remp, C,O,

the Heinkel He 219 was acknowledged by friend and foe alike
as one of the most outstanding night fighters of WWII. The design's great
potential became apparent during initial flight trials. Not only was the He
219 very fast, with a maximum speed of 600 km/h, but is alos possessed
excellent maneuverability, had a well designed cockpit and was equipped with
airborne radar. The author provides many previously unpublished details in
describing the developmental history of the He219, the technology it
employed, its testing, production and use in combat. Includes 100's of b/w
photos and a few color illustrations,

162 pp.
$35.00

44. KESSELRING: GERMAN MASTER STRATEGIST OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR,
Kenneth Macksey, S,

This is a reprint of the best biography published on Kesselring
by an author who truly understands his subject,

264pp.
$20.00

47. SPEARHEAD FOR BLITZKRIEG: LUFTWAFFE OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE ARMY 1939-1945,
Paul Deichmann, C,

Written by a former Luftwaffe commander shortly
after the war, Deichmann draws on his own experience to describe the types of
operations that had worked, and those that had not,

160 pp.
$30.00

48. GREEN HEARTS FIRST IN COMBAT WITH THE DORA 9,
Axel Urbanke, C, O,

In progress for over ten years, here is a rare opportunity to read about the men
of III./JG 54 and JG 26 as they unite in defense of their homeland,
1944-1945. Over 350 pages of late war day to day combat stories, this book
features over 250 photos including about 30 of the new Dora 9 aircraft, that
have never before been published, plus full color profiles, a huge book.

350 pp.
$85.00

49. THE LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER FORCE: THE VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT,
Adolf Galland, etc..,C,

This unique compilation of accounts by major figures in Germany's
WWII fighter force provides an in-depth look at the Luftwaffe and an analysis
of its ultimate failure. Compiled for the USAAF soon after the war, these
accounts record the German leaders views on German and Allied aircraft,
operations, tactics, training, technology, aircrew, and more. (Bar explains
the fighter sweep, Dahl discusses company front attacks and fighter escort
for ships,

256p
$40.00

54. LUFTWAFFE SECRET PROJECTS: FIGHTERS, 1939-1945,
Walter Schick, C, O,

With access to much previously unpublished info the authors bring to life
futuristic shapes that might have terrorized the Allies had the war gone
beyond 1945. Careful comparison with later Allied & Soviet aircraft show the
legacy handed on,

176pp.
$45.00

55. LUFTWAFFE SECRET PROJECTS VOLUME 2: STRATEGIC BOMBERS 1939-1945,
Dieter Herwig and Heinz Rode, C,O,

Eagerly awaited companion to the very popular
volume above, this volume looks at the 'might have been' strategic bombers
including even transatlantic jets, and projects on the drawing board or in
prototype form at war's end. Full color action illustrations in contemporary
markings and performance data tables show vividly what might have been
achieved,

176 pp.
$45.00

57. LUFTWAFFE SECRET PROJECTS VOLUME 3: GROUND ATTACK AND SPECIAL PURPOSE AIRCRAFT
Dieter Herwig, C,O,

This addition takes a close look at a varied range of aircraft types, principally described as ground attack and special purpose types, but which include Kampfzerstorer (multi-purpose combat aircraft), multi purpose and fast bombers, explosive-carrying aircraft intended to attack other aircraft, air-to-air ramming vehicles, bomb-carrying gliders and towed fighters, and airborne weapons and special devices (rockets, cannon, flame-throwers etc) As before, the book includes technical descriptions and illustrations and full-colour artwork, showing the projects. often in unit markings. 110 color and 150 b/w illustrations,

272 pp.
$65.00

59. THE INTERROGATOR: THE STORY OF HANNS JOACHIM SCHARFF MASTER INTERROGATOR OF THE LUFTWAFFE,
Raymond Toliver, C,

story of the Lufwaffe's master
interrogator who gained a reputation as the man who could magically get all
the answers he needed from the prisoners of war.

352 pp.
$30.00

60. LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER AIRCRAFT IN PROFILE,
Claes Sundin, C,O,

A superb study,
this book contains 124 color profiles showing Luftwaffe single-engine fighter
aircraft, and also deals with camouflage and color schemes on the various war
fronts, 125 color profiles,

160 pp.
$35.00

61. MORE LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER AIRCRAFT IN PROFILE
Claes Sundin, C,O

A companion volume to the author's highly successful book above contains 124 extraordinary color profiles, portraying examples of nearly all types of single-seated fighter aircraft used by the Luftwaffe in WWII> All of the highly detailed profiles
represent aircraft flown by German aces, some of the most famous and successful as well as those of lesser known pilots. The book also contains 124 original photos and over 100 color illustrations of Luftwaffe unit markings, uniforms insignia, camouflage colors, unit code styles, kill markings, and related features, 124 color profiles, 124 b/w photos,

144 pp.
$40.00

62. THE LUFTWAFFE DATA BOOK,
Dr. Alfred Price, C,

based on the Luftwaffe
handbook, 1939-1945, it is fully revised and extended to almost doulble the
original length. This single volume presents a remarkable range of data,
from the organization of the Luftwaffe High Command to details of unit
identification markings on aircraft as well as details the operational
tactics of the different units,

240 pp.
$35.00

63. LUFTWAFFE AT WAR,
S,O,

This series, presents every aspects of the German
Air Force in WWII on all fronts and in widely varying conditions. Heavily
illustrated accompanied by expert text makes this an invaluable series, 100+ photos in each volume, around 10 in color in each,

80 pp.
$15.00

VOL. 1 FIGHTERS OVER RUSSIA
VOL. 2 NIGHTFIGHTERS OVER THE REICH
VOL. 3 BLITZKRIEG IN THE WEST, 1939-1942,
VOL. 4 EAGLES OVER NORTH AFRICA AND THE MEDITERRANEAN, 1941-1943,
VOL. 5 MESSERSCHMITT BF109 IN THE WEST, 1937-1940
VOL. 6 DEFEAT IN THE WEST, 1943-1945
VOL. 7 STUKA SPEARHEAD: LIGHTNING WAR FROM POLAND TO DUNKIRK, 1939-1940
VOL. 8 FOCKE WULF 190: THE BIRTH OF THE BUTCHER BIRD, 1939-1943
VOL. 9 STUKAS OVER THE STEPPE: THE BLITZKRIEG IN THE EAST, 1941-1944
VOL. 10 GERMAN JETS
VOL. 11 STUKAS OVER THE MEDITERRANEAN, 1940-1945
VOL. 12 BOMBERS OVER ENGLAND, 1940-1944
VOL. 13 FOCKE WULF 190,
VOL. 14 GERMAN ROCKET PLANES,
VOL. 15 GERMAN BOMBERS OVER RUSSIA,
VOL. 16 GERMAN ELITE PATHFINDERS: KG 100 IN ACTION,
VOL. 17 THE SEA EAGLES: THE LUFTWAFFE'S MARITIME OPERATIONS,
VOL. 18 THE LUFTWAFFE OVER FINLAND,
VOL. 19 LUFTWAFFE ACES ON THE WESTERN FRONT
VOL. 20 THE JUNKERS JU 52
VOL. 21 AIR WAR OVER THE ATLANTIC, May

64. THE LUFTWAFFE: CREATING THE OPERATIONAL AIR WAR, 1918-1940,
James Corum, C,

an impeccably researched account of the forging of the Luftwaffe's
operational doctrine that carried it through the opening campaigns of the
Second World War,

368 pp.
$40.00

66. THE LUFTWAFFE ALBUM: BOMBER AND FIGHTER AIRCRAFT OF THE GERMAN AIR FORCE, 1939-45,
Joachim Dressel, C,O,

an inside the cockpit look at every fighter
plane and bomber put into service by the Luftwaffe. Over 600 photos, complete
with detailed technical and operational captions, have created a ready-made
photo library, in stock,

352 pp.
$35.00

67. LUFTWAFFE PICTORIAL,
Eric Moombeek, C,O,

over 500 photographs of aircraft
and personnel from the early days to April 1945. Many of these photos are
from private collections and are published here for the first time, also
includes wartime accounts and strategy of Luftwaffe pilots,

192 pp.
$45.00

68. MESSERCHMITT Me 262,
David Baker, C,O,

included with more than 180
photos, are many insights from the men who designed and flew this plane as
well as detailed specifications,

192 pp.
$45.00

70. WILLY MESSERSCHMITT: PIONEER OF AVIATION DESIGN,
Hans Ebert, C,O,

part of the excellent History of German Aviation series, this book examines
Messerschmitt's life as a designer, aircraft builder, and businessman. Not
only is WWII exhaustively covered, but Messerschmitt's foreign developments
in Sapin and Egypt are also covered, over 677 b/w and color photographs and
line drawings,

416 pp.
$50.00

71. GERMAN AIRCRAFT OF WW2 IN COLOR,
Munson, C, O,

illustrated over 100 of
the principal aircraft flown by the Luftwaffe, 60 in color, a very good
reference for modelers, long out of print, quantites limited,

162 pp.
$19.95*

72. MESSERSCHMITT Bf 109 F-K: DEVELOPMENT/TESTING/PRODUCTION,
Willy Radinger, C,O,

this is a complete summary of all versions from the Bf 109 F to K wihy
150 color and b/w photos and line drawings,

160 pp.
$35.00

73 THE GERMAN FALLSCHIRMJAGER IN WORLD WAR II,
Hauptmann Piehl, C, O,

This rare volume was originally published in Germany during WWII and now makes its
first appearance in an English language edition. It is a study of Germany's
paratroops to the end of 1943 including their actions in Norway, Holland,
Greece, Crete, North Africa, and on the Russian Front, it also includes a
history of their training, 95 photos,

96 pp.
$25.00

74. THE HORTEN BROTHERS AND THEIR ALL-WING AIRCRAFT,
David Myhra, C,O,

the untold story of Reimar, Wolfram, and Walter Horten's remarkable aeronautical
achievements with the all-wing planform between 1933 and 1945 as told the the
author. The Horten brothers also supplied the author 100's of photos to
illustrate this volume, a remarkable huge book, based on months of interviews
with the Horten's, over 730 photos in total,

320 pp.
$60.00

75. ZERSTORERGRUPPE: A HISTORY OF V./ (Z) LG 1- I./NJG 3, 1939-1941
Ludwig von Eimannsberger, C,O,

history of this destroyer group equipped with the
Messerschmitt BF 110 twin engine heavy fighter, which was disbanded after
1940 after suffering devastating losses. From the remnants of these Zerstorer
units evolved night fighter units. Covered are all operations especially the
battle of Britain, over 500 photos,

240 pp.
$60.00

76. HISTORY OF GERMAN AVIATION: THE FIRST JET AIRCRAFT,
Wolfgang Wagner, C,O,

the first in a series of on German aviation provides a comprehensive and
detailed analysis of the jet aircraft design and developments in Germany.
Many photos, documents, drawings adn complete data tables published for the
first time,

260 pp.
$40.00

77. HISTORY OF GERMAN AVIATION: KURT TANK, FOCKE-WULFS DESIGNER AND TEST PILOT,
Wolfgang Wagner, C,O,

the second of a multi-volume history of German
aviation, discusses the life work of one of German's geatest aircraft
designers in pictures, drawings and his own words discussing flight testing
of his airplanes. Examined are the birth of Focke-Wulf's airplanes, and the
ideas and thinking which formed the foundations of Tanks designs. Over 200
b/w photos and line art,

272 pp.
$40.00

80. LUFTWAFFE: THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE GERMAN AIR FORCE IN WWII,
John Pimlott, C, O,

A stunning thoroughly researched pictorial of the Luftwaffe
using 250 unpublished photos that were recently discovered in Eastern Europe,

176 pp.
$25.00

82. THE LUFTWAFFE IN CAMERA, VOLUME 1, 1939-1942,
Alfred Price, C,O,

this unique pictorial record covers the Luftwaffe's first three years of war and depicts
its aircraft, operations, and men as they supported the German Army in
spectacular victories, over 175 photos,

180pp.
$30.00

86. FIGHTER GENERAL: THE LIFE OF ADOLF GALLAND, THE OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY,
Raymond Toliver & Trever Constable, C,O,

recounts the career of an
outstanding combat leader who battles against the Allied air forces, both as
a general and in individual combat, and no less dramatic his head on battles
with Goring and Hitler. In this new oversize edition, there are many new
photos, 140 in total, and 10 color aircraft profiles,

216 pp.
$45.00

87. JUNKERS JU 87 STUKA,
Peter Smith, C,O,

the full story of the Stuka, its
design, development and operational use from Spain through the war in Europe,
North Africa and Russia to its short post war career. Over 250 photographs,

192 pp.
$45.00

88. DFS 228,
David Myhra, S,O,

incredible story of the German DFS 228, an
ultra high-altitude photo reconnaissance aircraft, and the first to have a
pressurized, and jettisonable cockpit, includes never before published
photographs of the prototype, 220 photos in all,

112 pp.
$20.00

89. JAGDWAFFE,
S,O,

collectable series that illustrates the aircraft,
personnel, camouflage and markings of the Luftwaffe Fighter Force. Each 96
page oversize softback issue focuses on a key chronological stage in the
Jagdwaffe's history, lavishly illustrated with hundreds of rare and
previously unpublished photographs acdompanied by detailed captions and
accurate full color artwork of both aircraft color schemes and their
markings. Also includes accounts of the pilots who flew for the Jagdwaffe in
combat in their own words. Taken together this series will represent the most
comprehensive and detailed reference source on Luftwaffe fighter camouflage
and markings yet published. 270 photos in each book, plus 30 color profiles
with badges and scrap views and other details, four books are scheduled to
be published each year, from the publishers of JV-44 and the multi volume
study on the Me 262,

$30 unless noted otherwise

VOLUME ONE: (see #125 for a collector's edition)
section one: BIRTH OF THE LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER FORCE
section three: BLITZKRIEG ON POLAND
section four: ATTACK IN THE WEST

VOLUME TWO:
section one: BATTLE OF BRITAIN: PHASE ONE, JULY-AUGUST, 1940,
section two: BATTLE OF BRITAIN: PHASE TWO, AUGUST-SEPTEMBER, 1940,($22)
section three: BATTLE OF BRITAIN: PHASE THREE, SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER, 1940,

VOLUME THREE:
section one: STRIKE IN THE BALKANS APRIL-MAY 1941
section three: WAR OVER THE DESERT: NORTH AFRICA JUNE 1940 - JUNE 1942

VOLUME FOUR:
section one: HOLDING THE WEST 1941-43,
section two: THE MEDITERRANEAN 1942-43
section three: WAR IN RUSSIA NOVEMBER 1942 - DECEMBER 1943, $28
section four: THE MEDITERRANEAN 1943-1945, $28,

VOLUME FIVE
section two: WAR IN THE EAST 1944 -1945, $30
section four: JET FIGHTERS AND ROCKET INTERCEPTORS 1944 - 1945, $30

90. KAMPFFLIEGER: BOMBERS OF THE LUFTWAFFE
This series is the most comprehensive pictorial encyclopedia of the aircraft and markings of the Luftwaffe bomber force in WWII. Each volume contains many rare and unpublished photos, and contains color profiles illustrating camouflage schemes, tactical markings, numbering and unit insignia. Each volume is 96 pages, large format, and contains around 230 photos and 15 color profiles, maps and data tables.

$28 each unless noted otherwise.

VOLUME ONE: 1933-1940
VOLUME TWO: JULY 1940 - DECEMBER 1941, $30.00
VOLUME THREE: JANUARY 1942- SEPTEMBER 1943, $30
VOLUME FOUR: BOMBERS OF THE LUFTWAFFE SUMMER 1943 - MAY 1945

91. LUFTWAFFE COLOURS: ZERSTORER
John Vasco, S,O,

The Luftwaffe Zerstorer units, equipped with the twin-engined Me 110, were first used to great effect in the escort and air superiority roles against the Polish Air Force in 1939. Later these units took part in the occupation of Norway and Denmark and during the Blitzkrieg against the west in 1940, when their numbers were expanded with the addition of new units. Considered by Goring to be amongst the elite of the Luftwaffe, the Zerstorer were deployed in the Battle of Britain, in the Balkans, North Africa and in the East where Zerstorergruppen accounted for significant numbers of Russian aircraft destroyed on the ground and in the air. This is the first of two volumes covering the history of the Zerstorer squadrons between 1939 and 1945. Each volume adopts the traditional Classic approach of a detailed narrative matched with a comprehensive selection of photos, many previously unpublished and specially prepared colour artworks.
each volume 96 pp. $30.00

VOL 1 Luftwaffe Fighter - Bombers and Destroyers 1936 - 1940

93. LUFTWAFFE COLOURS: SEA EAGLES

These two volumes form a comprehensive study of the maritime and anti-shipping operations conducted by the Luftwaffe over the English Channel, North Sea, the Far North and Baltic, the Eastern Front and the Mediterranean using a wide variety of aircraft types and weaponry. Map. 14 colour profiles. 155 b/w & 5 colour photos.

Volume one: Luftwaffe Anti-Shipping Units 1939 -41

96 pp.
$30.00

SEA EAGLES: ANTI - SHIPPING UNITS 1939 - 1945 VOLUME 2

Second of two volumes making a comprehensive study of the maritime and anti-shipping operations conducted by the Luftwaffe over the English Channel, North Sea, the Far North and Baltic, the Eastern Front and the Mediterranean using a wide variety of aircraft types and weaponry. Map. Diagrams. 13 colour profiles. 3 colour & 177 b/w photos.

96 pp.
$30.00

94. MESSERSCHMITT Bf 109 A-E: DEVELOPMENT/TESTING/PRODUCTION,
Willy Radinger, C,O,

this book describes factually and accurately the devlopment, testing and
technology of the Bf 109 as well as the production variants Bf 109A to Bf
109E, over 150 b/w and color photographs, line drawings,

136 pp.
$35.00

95. FOCKE-WULF Ta 152: THE STORY OF THE LUFTWAFFE'S LATE-WAR HIGH ALTITUDE FIGHTER,
Dietmar Harmann, C,O,

With the aid of over 165 photos and drawings,
this book details the development history of the Ta152, one of the most
advanced fighter aircraft of its day,

144 pp.
$35.00

96. HEAVEN NEXT STOP: A LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER PILOT AT WAR,
Gunther Bloemertz, C,

First published in 1953, this is the vivid personal story of a German fighter
pilot set in the latter years of the war. The author was one of the legendary
"Abbeville Boys' of Jagdgeschwader 26 who flew Focke-Wulf FW190 day fighters
from their base in Northern France against intruding RAF fighters and USAAF
bombers, vividly describing the almost daily duels with Spitfires and Flying
Fortresses both on the ground and in the stratosphere,

196 pp.
$30.00

97. JET PLANES OF THE THIRD REICH, THE SECRET PROJECTS VOLUME ONE,
Manfred Griehl, C,O,

Filled with hundreds of illustrations based on original German
wartime blueprints and augemented by 32 full color illustrations, this book
fully reveals the individual characteristics of German day fighters and
Zerstorers, includes aircraft number and jet engine type, a typical
outstanding release by Monogram Publications,

200 pp.
$50.00

98 JET PLANES OF THE THIRD REICH THE SECRET PROJECTS VOLUME 2
Manfred Griehl, C,O

This volume covers bombers, ground attack, night fighters, recon, training, and transport jets of Hitler's Luftwaffe. Lavishly illustrated w/ B&W photos, line drawings, and full color profiles. Out of Print.

200 pp.
$55.00

99. A PILOT'S LIFE: KARL BAUR, CHIEF TEST PILOT FOR MESSERSCHMITT,
Isolde Baur,C,

exciting story of Karl Baur, the chief test pilot for Messerschmitt.
In addition to providing interesting biographical details of this colorful
personality, the book provides an intimate look at innumerable aircraft
during their testing stages before becoming the legends of aviation history.
The photographs of rare and exotic aircraft are alone worth the price of the
book. Surely one of the more interesting Third Reich aviation books to be
published this year, 150+ photos,

240 pp.
$39.00

100. THE LUFTWAFFE'S WAY OF WAR: GERMAN AIR FORCE DOCTRINE 1911-1945,
James Corum, C,

I love these kinds of books. Sure most of us get our knowledge of
history through historians after they dug through the archvies, but to me I
also love the books like this one that is filled with primary documents,
history straight from the source as it may. This excellent book contains the
staff papers of the Luftwaffe that exposes the inner workings of the German
Air Forces's High Command, including everything from pre-WWI correspondance
on aviation from General von Moltke, to WWII tactical instructions, including
such topics as "friendly fire", strategic bombing in Russia, railway
interdiction, close air support, and much more, a wonderful collection of
documents with introductory essays by the author,

308 pp.
$33.00

101. BLOODY BISCAY: THE HISTORY OF V GRUPPE/KAMPFGESCHWATER 40,
Chris Gross, S,

revised paperback edition of this study of the Luftwaffe's only longe
range maritime fighter unit and its battles against the RAF, the US Army Air
Force and US Navy in the skies abouve the Bay of Biscay, using personal
accounts from both the German and Allied survivors, appendices include the
unit's commanding officers, known aircrew, all of its 109 known kills,
matched to Allied losses and the 88 combat losses of the unit, contains
nearly 200 photos,

300 pp.
$25.00

102. MESSERSCHMITT BF 110,
Ron Mackay, C,O,

describes the development,
technical details and operational use of this often underrated airplane which
remained in service throughout WWII. Includess many rare photographs, and
part of the excellent Crowood Aviation series.

196 pp.
$45.00

104. ARADO AR 234C: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY,
David Myhra, C,O,

complete history of the Arado Ar 234C, the world's first four turbo-jet powered flying
machine. Powered by four BMW 003A-1 turbojet engines, with a combined thrust
of 7,040 pounds, early test results indicated that it could reach speeds of
over 550 mph even when loaded with tons of high explosive bombs and/or guided
missiles. The complete illustrated history contains over 570 photographs and
line drawings, a very large oversize book,

224 pp.
$60.00

105. FALLSCHIRMJAGER RGT. 3, VOL. 2: THE WAR MISSIONS,
Klaus Peters, C,

Continues the in-depth photo study of their numerous bloody battles. Also
includes listings and illustrations of the unit's Knight's Cross and German
Cross holders, over 1,200 photos!

672 pp.
$55.00

106. GERMAN PARATROOPERS: THE HISTORY OF THE FALLSCHIRMJAGER IN WWII,
Chris McNab, C,O,

Rare action photography and a thoroughly researched text examine
actions in the Low Countries, the seizure of Crete, fighting on the Eastern
and Western fronts, and battles in Italy. Also covers the formation of Nazi
airborne corps, recruitment and training, and special weapons developed for
them, 200 b/w photos,

192 pp.
$25.00

109. HITLER'S SKY WARRIORS: GERMAN PARATROOPERS IN ACTION, 1939-45,
Christopher Ailsby, C, O,

Over 250 extraordinary photos, many from private
collections and many of actual combat, hightlight this book. Includes
chapters on the corp's recruitment and training, its specialized equipment,
its operations in the Low Countries in 1940, its seizure of Crete, and its
combat on the Eastern Front and in Italy,

176 pp.
$33.00

110. GERMAN AIRCRAFT AND ARMAMENT,
S,O,

this is the U.S. Government's
official WWII identification manual reproduced exactly as the 1944 manual for
identifying German military aircraft. Contains performance data on 57
different warplanes, from gliders to jet fighters, over 120 photos and 170
drawings. No other book provides so many specifications and details on
performance in such a concise format, including range, armament, bomb/freight
load, and armor, an excellent quick reference guide,

132 pp.
$27.00

112. CONDOR: THE LUFTWAFFE IN SPAIN 1936-1939,
Patrick Laureau, C,O,

the concept of Blitzkrieg was tested by German volunteers of the Legion Condor,
which formed a major air component of the Spanish rebel forces. Using
previously undiscovered source material, this study looks in great detail at
the men and machines of Legion Condor, 16 color and 300 b/w photos, another
quality Hikoki publication,

192 pp.
$50.00*

CLASSIC PUBLICATIONS ME 262 SERIES
The complete four volume set is listed below. This has been tremendously
popular and with good reason, these are the definitive books on the ME 262,
and the quality is outstanding! Books have a retail of $60, our price, $50.00

114. ME 262 (VOLUME ONE): REVISED REPRINT,
J. Richard Smith, C,O,

due to high demand there is a revised edition of this volume. This edition contains
updated technical drawings, revised and corrected text and photographic
amendments, 300+ b/w and color photos, 26 color illustrations, 50 scale
drawings ,

224 pp.
$55.00*

115. MESSERSCHMITT ME262 VOL 2
J Richard Smith & Eddie J Creek, C,O,

In this, the second volume of their unprecedented study of the Messerschmitt Me 262, internationally renowned authors J. Richard Smith and Eddie J. Creek have drawn more than thirty years of unrivalled research to continue the story of the world's first operational military jet aircraft.
This book examines the impact the Me 262 made upon the course of the European air war following its operational debut with Erprobungskommando 262 in the summer of 1944. This extraordinary new aircraft was a vital element to a possible revival of Nazi Germany's flagging war effort for as Hitler told his generals before the Normandy Invasion: "Every month that passes makes it more probable that we will get at least one Gruppe of jet aircraft. The most important thing is that the enemy get some bombs on top of them as they try to invade... If we can pin them on the beaches for just six to eight hours, you can see what that will mean to us..." Indeed as one senior Allied air commander warned in June, 1944: "German jets could wash away our air superiority tomorrow and give the Luftwaffe an immense advantage..." Using the frank and concise personal reports of Messerschmitt's front-line inspectors, as well as combat reports and other eye-witness accounts, the authors reveal the later tactical successes and failures of the aircraft as it was deployed in both the fighter role with Kommando Nowotny and in the bomber role with Kommando Schenk and KG 51 over the western front in the autumn of 1944. Also included is an in-depth look at the array of ingenious and formidable weapons systems designed for the aircraft as well as detailed descriptions of the projected rocket-powered interceptor, BMW-engined and heavily armed and armoured variants. Illustrations: Technical Drawings, c30 Colour Profiles, c370 b/w photographs

216 pp.
$60.00

116. ME 262 (VOLUME THREE),
J. Richard Smith, C,O,

This volume cover the
nightfighter operations wagegd by the Me 262 against the threat of the
British Mosquito over Berlin in 1945. Also included is a day-by-day account
of the Me 262's role in the daylight defence of the Third Reich. The authors
have drawn extensively from the personal accounts of both German and Allied
pilots as well as thousands of archive documents. 300+ b/w and color photos,
30+ color illustrations, detailed technical drawings, maps and appendices, in
stock!,

228 pp.
$65.00

117. ME 262 (VOLUME FOUR),
J. Richard Smith, C,O,

completes this remarkable
study. Focuses on the last, desperate days of daylight combat operations
during April and May 1945. Using rare eye-witness accounts, the authors
portray both sides of the air war between the jets and Allied piston engine
fighters and bombers. Also included in this volume is a in-depth look at
various high-speed and swept wing variants and projects. 350+ b/w and color
photos, 38 color illustrations, detailed technical drawings, maps and
appendices,

228 pp.
$50.00*

118. THE LUFTWAFFE'S FIGHTERS' BATTLE OF BRITAIN,
Chirs Goss, C,

the battle told from the German perspective, based on twenty years of interviews with
former pilots who particpated, many of which ended up as prisioners of war.
The result is a series of very personal, sometimes harrowing, sometimes
heroic, sometimes tragic, stories that when put in chronological order, give
an interesting insight into the battle, an excellent read, illustrated with
many photos,

210 pp.
$35.00

119. THE LUFTWAFFE'S BOMBERS' BATTLE OF BRITAIN,
Chris Goss, C,

companion volume to above title, filled to the hilt of personal accounts and photos,
and every bit gripping a read,

210 pp.
$35.00

120. THE STING OF THE LUFTWAFFE: SCHNELLKAMPFGESCHWADER 210 AND
ZERSTORERGESCHWADER 1 "WESPENGESCHWADER" IN WWII,
John Vasco, C,O,

this photo history shows for the first time the many personalities, and the varied
Messerschmitt and Junkers aircraft types flown by these units. Between the
two units, they flew in more theaters of operations than any other unit. Also
contains a comprehensive loss/damage list for personnel and aircraft, drawn
from the Deutsche Dienststell records and the Quartermaster for loss returns,
and appendices covering reports on several combats by the actual
participants, and extracts from three Log books outlining the many tasks
undertaken by the flying personnel of the unit, 270+ photos,

176 pp.
$50.00

123. LUFTWAFFE BOMBER ACES: MEN, MACHINES, METHODS,
Mike Spick, C,

Outlines the Luftwaffe's revolutionary tactics, first tested during the Spanish Civil
War, and highlights individual tactics and methods used against specific
types of targets. As with the previous book, the tactics and method are
nicely illustrated with diagrams. First-hand accounts add gripping drama to
the narrative, and give an unsurpassed appreciation of just what it was like
to strafe, divebomb, come under attack by fighters and brave the barrage of
anti-aircraft guns. 30 illustrations and 25 diagrams,

256 pp.
$35.00

129. AT HITLER'S SIDE: THE MEMOIRS OF HITLER'S LUFTWAFFE ADJUTANT,
Nicolaus von Below, C,

von Below was a 29 year old pilot when Goering selected him for
the position of Hitler's Luftwaffe adjutant. He was with Hilter at every
stage of WWII, and his account is a superb source describing life in Hitler's
inner circle and at headquarters. He provides fascinating insight into how
Hitler planned the invasions of Poland and Russia, what he thought of Britain
and America, why he placed his faith in the V-1 and V-2 projects and much
more. Von Below was also present at the assassination attempt in July 1944
and records the effect on Hitler and his followers. Von Below was the last of
Hitler's close military entourage to emerge from the bunker alive. His frank
memoir will appeal to anyone interested in how Hitler ran his war,

256 pp.
$30.00

130. GOTHA P.60,
David Myhra, S,O,

a detailed look at the aircraft proposed
by Gotha to replace the Horten Ho 229, which had already been selected for
series production by the RLM. Includes a comparison of the two aircraft, as
well as firsthand interviews with those involved in the program, over 330 b/w
and color photos,

144 pp.
$20.00

131. HITLER'S SQUADRON: THE FUEHRER'S PERSONAL AIRCRAFT AND TRANSPORTATION UNIT,
C.G. Sweeting, C,O,

provides an in-depth look at the Hitler's
custom-built airplanes. The aircraft used in the squadron were the Junkers Ju
52/3m, D-2600, the Focke-Wulf FW 200 Condor, and the Junkers Ju 290, a true
"flying fortress". Sweeting also discusses the remarkable wartime history of
these types of aircraft, beyond their service in Hitler's squadron, including
their full combat role. Other unique topics in the book include an
explanation of complex German aircraft numbering systems and designations,
German civilian and military pilot licensing, a secret wartime plan to link
Germany to Japan by a secure air corridor, and fascinating facts about
Hitler's hidden wartime headquarters behind the front in Russia. Contains
rare photographs of Hitler's personal planes and life inside the inner circle
of the Third Reich, 120 b/w photos,

192 pp.
$32.00

132. STORMING EAGLES: GERMAN AIRBORNE FORCES IN WWII,
James Lucas, S,

Through interviews with many of the leading members of the Fallschirmjaeger units and
formations that survived the war, a well-known military historian offers a
fascinating and dramatic account of these elite forces,

240 pp.
$10.00

133. MISTEL: GERMAN COMPOSITE AIRCRAFT AND OPERATIONS, 19452-1945,
Robert Forsyth, C,O,

Mistel German Composite Aircraft and Operations1942-1945 by
Robert Forsyth is an important study of the Luftwaffe's super bomb which was
used in a desperate attempt to hold off the Soviet advance towards Berlin in
the closing months of the Second World War. Using hundreds of wartime
documents and reports and many new and previously unpublished accounts from
the pilots of this extraordinary aircraft, the author tells the story from
both sides with enhancement from superb colour artwork and unrivalled
technical drawings, 300 photographs,

304 pp.
$59.00

Volume 2
Continues the operational story of the Me 163, this volume includes a detailed diary of point-defense combat operations conducted against the Allied air forces. Includes incredible new doucmentary material and previously unpublished photos, including rare images of the French flow Me 163. 300 photos and 24 color profiles,

224 pp.
$75.00* OUT OF PRINT

136. NIGHT FIGHTERS (HUNTERS OF THE REICH VOL. 1),
David Williams, C,

tells the story of five German night fighter pilots: Wolfgang Falck, Hermann
Greiner, Werner Hoffmann, Peter Spoden and Paul Zorner. The five biographies
provide insights into each pilot's wartime and post-war careers, and the part
they played in the short but remarkable history of the Nachtjagd. Each
account is thoroughly illustrated using a unique collection of photographs,
many from the pilot's own private albums and unpublished,

228 pp.
$35.00

139. A LUFTWAFFE BOMBER PILOT REMEMBERS: WWII FROM THE COCKPIT,
Klaus Haberlen, C,

a bomber pilot's story from his early life prior to the
ascension of the Nazi Party to power in Germany, his education and rise
through the ranks of the Luftwaffe as a decorated bomber pilot, and even
through his demotion at the hands of Goring late in the war. Also covered are
Haeberlen's tribulations in a prisoner of war camp run by the Allies, and his
success in post war Germany as a businessman. This book offers a unique first
person perspective on the development of the war and its effect on those that
were not in the highest realms of power, illustrated with photos,

202 pp.
$30.00

140. GHOST BOMBERS: THE MOONLIGHT WAR OF NSG 9

Nick Beale, C,O,

for the first time the story of a Luftwaffe ground attack unit - NSG 9 - and its hazardous, pin-point bombing missions in Italy during WWII is told, by Nick Beale author of the widely acclaimed Air War Italy 1944-45: the Axis Air Forces From the Liberation of Rome to the Surrender. NSG 9 was formed in late 1943 from veteran pilots drawn from teh Eastern Front. Intended to use captured Italian aircraft for fighting partisans, it was rushed into action against the Anzio beachead with just a handful was heavily committed against the
Anglo-American break-out in May 1944 and operated over Rome and the Appenine Mountains during the summer of that year. It was the first German night attack unit to encounter modern Allied fighter defences and suffered heavy losses. This is a beautiful book by Classic Publications, one of the leading publishers of WWII aviation. Oversize, glossy paper, more than 250 photos and 14 color profiles, plus maps. An excellent study and reasonably priced!

208pp.
$36.50

142. JUNKERS 88, VOLUME 1,
Waldemar Trojca, S,O,

Large format, includes 16 pages of color scale artwork, 62 pages of scale drawings, one 8-page, double-sided scale-drawing fold-out, 16 pages of text and 40+ period photos. If you are familiar with Trojca's series on the Panther, and are an aviation buff, you are in for a treat. Absolutely the finest scale drawings of the Ju 88 ever produced! This volume covers the Ju 88 A and H series aircraft.

112 pp.
$27.00

142A. JUNKERS JU 88 VOLUME 2.
Waldemar Trojca, S,O,

This second volume covers versions D, P, S, T, H, Mistel, C, R, G. 126 b/w previously unpublished photographs, 33 pages in color, 114 pages of highly detailed drawings in 1/48 and 1/72 scale, color 3D drawings, 3 large foldouts separate from the book. This volume is twic the size as volume one, thus it goes to figure, twice the price.

224 pp.
$40.00

143. MESSERSCHMITT ME 321/323: THE LUFTWAFFE'S "GIANTS IN WWII,
Hans-Peter Dabrowski, C,O,

large oversize hardcover printed on heavy glossy paper. The huge glider with a wingspan of fifty-five meters was towed by three Bf 110s or a five engined He 111Z. This aircraft could carry up to twenty-two metric tons of freight. Even the Me 323D version, powered by six radial engines was capable of carrying 13 metric tons, and was a juicy target for the enemy. Only one Transportgeschwader was equipped with the Me 323, everything abuot the type was strictly secret. This book includes over 650 b/w and color photos, a wonderful book for Luftwaffe enthusiast,

240 pp
$50.00

144. SANGER: GERMANY'S ORBITAL ROCKET BOMBER IN WWII
David Myhra, C,O,

Eugen Sanger's proposed manned, bi-fuel, liquid rocket-powered orbital bomber was truly mid-1940s high tech. Sanger proposed a flying machine capable of dropping a 2,000 pound bomb on American east coast cities of New York and Washington, D.C., as well as Chicago and Pittsburgh. Sanger's orbital bomber would have been launched from a monorail
track 1.8 miles long, and pushed to 1,113 miles/hour via captive V2 rocket engines. The Sanger bomber would lift off its monorail and would immediately go into a 30 degree climb. Seven to eight minutes later, it would have reached 80 miles altitude with a forward speed of 13,000 miles per hour. As the separated weapon glided away and down toward New York City, the Sanger machine itself was passing high over the city returning home to Germany across the Atlantic. The world's first intercontinental bomber project, the Sanger orbital bomber's total flight time was expected to be no more than two hours. The
complete story is told here for the first time. Over 575 b/w and color photographs,

176 pp.
$40.00

145. ARADO: HISTORY OF AN AIRCRAFT COMPANY,
Jorg Armin Kranzhoff, C,O,

the first comprehensive history or Arado, including many previously unpublished
details about this little-known compony,

168pp.
$35.00

146. MESSERSCHMITT BF 110 BOMBSIGHTS OVER ENGLAND: ERPROBUNGSGRUPPE 210 IN THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN
John Vasco, C,O

The actions of Erpronbungsgruppe 210 over southern England during the bitter fighting of the summer of 1940 is recorded here in depth. Formed on July 1, 1940 it was given the take of operationally testing the standard fighters on charge with the Luftwaffe in new and different roles. Their main role was the use of the Me 109 and 110 as fighter bombers, lacking both the level flight of the conventional bomber and the steep dive of the Stuka. The mode of attack was teh shallow dive, using only the standard 'Revi' gunsight as a 'bombsight' to line-up the target. They were also the only unit in 1940 to operate the Messerschmitt Bf 110C-6, the version that carried a 30 mm. MG 101 Kanone in place of the standard 2x20 mm. Kanone. Information is provided here on 'Seilbomben', a weapon which the unit would have used to blackout the electricity network in the southeast of England had an invasion taken place in 1940. In filling a significant gap concerning Luftwaffe fighter-bomber raids over England during the Battle of Britain, and correcting the still-frequent inaccuracies which are to be seen in other written works concerning the unit, this book will appeal to wide audiences, over 280 b/w photos, color aircraft profiles, huge oversize book.

192 pp.
$50.00

147. ME-163 COMET: THE LUFTWAFFE'S TOP SECRET BIRD
Wolfgang Spate, S,O,

Written by top Luftwaffe fighter ace and unit commander, this illustrated history recalls how the Germans designed, constructed, tested, and mass-produced the Me-163 Comet, the Luftwaffe's top-secret jet fighter that first saw action in 1944, too late to swing the tide of the war. The entire first-person account is illustrated with dozens of b/w photos, many of them from Spate's personal archives, as well as five color sideviews of the Me-163, excellent price! (don't confuse this title with the book by Classic Publications)

270 pp.
$15.00

148. MESSERSCHMITT BF109 AT WAR
Armand van Ishoven, C,O,

From the Spanish Civil War to the end of WWII, the Messerschmitt was one of the most famous aircraft of its era. This heavily illustrated, classic account, goes beyond the mere facts and figures to include firsthand accounts by many who actually flew the plane, illustrated throughout,

160 pp.
$30.00

149. THE RISE AND FALL OF THE GERMAN AIR FORCE, 1933 TO 1945
Public Records Office War Histories, C,

This study was originally produced by Britain's Air Ministry in 1948 and was not primarily intended to be seen by the general public. Written by men with actual experience of intelligence operations against the Luftwaffe, this account drew on recently captured documents. This account covers the principal campaigns, problems encountered in the field, and the direction of the air war at the highest levels, including insights into the complex relationship between Goring and Hitler, nice quality publication with maps.

422 pp.
$30.00

151. FLIEGERHORST: ANTWERPEN - DEURNE, 1940
Jean Dillen, C,O, Dutch/English text

This large format book tells the story of the Flemish airfield at Deurne, just outside of Antwerp, where the famous German fighter unit Kampfgeschwader 3 was stationed and in particular, their involvement in the great struggle for air supremacy over the south of England that was the Battle of Britain. Illustrated throughout with 220 b/w photographs, March

168 pp.
$30.00

153. JUNKERS JU 88
Ron Mackay, C,O,

this detailed study describes the design, development and operational use of this famous type. Illustrated with many rare archive photographs, and though there are many photographs, this book is really text rich and really does into great depth when covering all the areas of combat this plane saw action, everything from test flights to the battle of Kursk, large oversize book, part of the excellent series of aviation books published by Crowood

200 pp.
$40.00

154. LUFTWAFFE: THE ALLIED INTELLIGENCE FILES
Christopher Staerck, C,O

most of the unpublished photos in this book, from the formerly secret files of the British Public Records Office, include shots of captured aircraft, aerial reconnaissance photos, images obtained by Allied agents, and captured German photos. The background information on each plane is drawn from declassified British intelligence files and chronicles combat performance and thrilling missions, 200 b/w photos, 20 illustrations,

232 pp.
$40.00

155. WAR PRIZES: AN ILLUSTRATED SURVEY OF GERMAN, ITALIAN AND JAPANESE AIRCRAFT BROUGHT TO ALLIED COUNTRIES DURING AND AFTER THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Phil Butler, C,O,

This book is a meticulously researched and comprehensive review of the many German, Italian and Japanese aircraft taken to Allied countries or flown by the Allies during or after WWII. This history of these captured aircraft has been thoroughly researched in unbelievable detail, and the book is copiously illustrated by an unrivalled selection of photographs, gleaned from around the world. The 21 chapters are devoted to chronological themes describing the individual histories of each aircraft and the units which flew them in the UK, USA or France or in specific theatres of war, with a a final chapter covering use made of aircraft in other countries. This glossy, oversize book contains 450 b/w photos and 16 remarkable color photographs. This book was published some time ago, but has been a real sleeper, little publicity was given for this UK book in the US and few are aware of it, but this book is a real gem.

320 pp.
$65.00*

156. ARADO AR 232: THE LUFTWAFFE'S COMBAT ZONE TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT IN WWII
David Myhra, S,O,

Flying for the first time in the summer of 1941, the Arado Ar 232 was a state-of-the-art flying machine abounding with technological firsts and innovations. The author has contributed 200 b/w photos and line drawings from his collection, as well as the color photographs of master fine scale model builder Gunter Sengfelder's Arado Ar 232A bring this WWII combat zone transport to life,

140 pp.
$30.00

156. THE HORTEN HO9/HO 229: RETROSPECTIVE
David Myhra, C,O,

Horten brothers biographer David Myhra continues his efforts for a full accounting of the events surrounding the design, construction, and flight testing of the twin turbojet powered all-wing prototype Horten Ho 9 fighter/interceptor and its serial production prototype the Horten Ho 229V3. Throughout the 1980's Myhra located and interviewed numerous former Horten Flugzeugbau members seeking to better understand how the Horten Ho IX came to be - its construction delays, flight testing, and the loss of test pilot Erwin Ziller in December 1944. Word for word interviews make up this volume and often the details given by one former worker differs from another leading to more questions than answers, over 250 b/w photos and line drawings.

200 pp.
$50.00

157. THE HORTEN HO9/HO 229: TECHNICAL HISTORY
David Myhra, C,O,

This is the technical companion to the book above and documents how these machines were constructed, shown largely in highly detailed photographs. Myhra has organized over 600 high quality photos into numerous categories showing this one of a kind flying machine. Some of the categories include construction of the all-wing's wood main spar, wood wing ribs, plywood landing gear, etc. Each photograph is fully captioned making this volume the most complete collection available on this fantastic plane.

240 pp.
$60.00

158. JAGDGESCHWADER 3 "UDET" IN WWII: STAB AND I./JG 3 IN ACTION WITH THE MESSERSCHMITT BF 109
Jochen Prien & Gerhard Stemmer, C,O,

Begins with a brief account of the Stab from the time of its formation in 1938 until it reequipped on the Fw 190 in the summer of 1944, then follows the operational history of I Gruppe, beginning with the first unit to bear the designation I/JG 3, which was formed in autumn 1938, fought in the French campaign, the Battle of Britain, and Operation Barbarossa, and then in January 1942 was redesignated as II/JG 1 and left the Geschwader to join Jagdgeschwader 1, then being formed. A description of the operational history of the new I/JG 3 "Udet" which was formed in the beginning of 1942, then served a tough and costly tour of duty in the Defense of the Reich and over the Western Front before seeing several weeks of desperate defensive action in the east of the Reich, over 350 b/w photos and line drawings, huge oversize book.

400 pp.
$70.00

159. JAGDGESCHWADER 3 "UDET" IN WWII: II./JG 3 IN ACTION WITH THE MESSERSCHMITT BF 109
Jochen Prien, C,O,

This is the second volume of the complete history of JG 3, and begins with its formation in early 1940 and the subsequent service of the newly formed Gruppe in the Campaign in the West from 1940-1941, and then a tour in Russia, followed by a short spell in the Mediterranean theatre of war. The group went back to the East and West and in 1944 re-equipped with the Me-262 and became part of the first jet fighter Geschwader of the Luftwaffe. Volume two then takes up the history of the newly formed II./JH 3, a former bomber unit that was transformed into a fighter Gruppe at then end of 1944, and transferred to the east in order to counter the massive Soviet offensive where it was hopelessly outnumbered. Over 350 b/w photos,

400 pp.
$70.00

160. GERMAN AIRCRAFT IN RUSSIAN AND SOVIET SERVICE, 1914 - 1951, TWO VOLUMES
Andrei Alexandrov and Genadi Petrov, C,O,

These two books, illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs, depict the blooming period of the Soviet aviation industry, which owed a great deal of its knowledge to technology derived from German designs. This cooperation continued until the beginning of the 1940's. The effects of German-Soviet cooperation continued to be felt until 1951, however. The extent to which German research and development had influenced aviation worldwide first became apparent to aviation historians in the 1960's, however their research was concentrated exclusively on the period of the WWII and the immediate post-war years. In the period before and during WWI, the influence of German aviation developments was felt more in Russia and the Soviet Union than anywhere else. From the very beginning there was an interest in acquiring German know-how, which resulted in early ties with the German aviation industry.

GERMAN AIRCRAFT IN RUSSIAN AND SOVIET SERVICE VOL. 1: 1914-1940
over 250 b/w photos and color profiles,

144 pp.
$40.00

GERMAN AIRCRAFT IN RUSSIAN AND SOVIET SERVICE VOL. 2: 1941-1951
over 250 b/w photos and color profiles,

144 pp.
$40.00

161. FLAK: GERMAN ANTI-AIRCRAFT DEFENSES, 1914-1945,
Edward Westermann, C,

the author makes a convincing case for the significant contributions made by the entire range of German anti-aircraft defneses. Flak units have virtually been ignored, despite the fact that they employed more than a million men and women, were responsible for more than half of all Allied aircraft losses, forced Allied bombers to fly far above high-accuracy altitudes, and thus allowed Germany to hold out far longer than it might have otherwise. This definitive study sheds new light on every facet of the development and organization of this vital defense arm, including its artillery, radar, searchlight, barrage balloon, decoy sites, and command components. Highlighting the convergence of technology, stratey, doctrine, politics, and economics, Flak also provides revealing insights into German strategic thought, and the lives of members of the flak units themselves, including a large number of women, factory workers and even POW's who particpated, 25 phots, highly recommended,

448 pp.
$45.00

178.HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS AIRCRAFT AND PILOTS SERIES
This series is rapidly becoming firm favorites amongst hobbyists, whether they be modelers or just enthusiast for the subject. All the books are illustrated in full color with stunning computer graphic images of the aircraft, and each volume includes 20 maps and 84 color plates of 200 images. Slightly oversize in format and in English. 84 pages per volume, $20.00 each

MESSERSCHMITT ME-109 VOLUME 1

A two volume set that shows the camouflage and markings used on all fronts by Germany and its allies. 40 b/w photographs in each volume, most never seen before and superior in quality has also been assembled for this remarkable set.

181. HEINKEL HE 177, 277, 274
Manfried Griehl, C,O,

The story of the evolution of Heinkel's heavyweight is one of genius, disaster and despair. The He177 was conceived as a long-range heavy dive bomber, a sort of big Stuka and it was hoped to become one of the pillars of the Luftwaffe's armament. Very similar in style and content as the above book and again comes highly reccomended.

248 pp.
$35.00

183. JUNKERS JU 88 AND ITS VARIANTS IN WWII
Helmuth Erfurth, S,O,

More than 3,000 improvements or changes were made to the basic design in the yeasr between 1937 and 1944, resulting in more than sixty variants and six major production versions, of which the Ju 88 A-4 was built in by far the largest numbers, this book features over 150 b/w and color photographs and line schemes,

80 pp.
$15.00

184. MESSERSCHMITT BF 110/ME 410: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY
Heinz Mankau, C,O,

For the first time this huge richly illustrated book offers a comprehensive, detailed examination of the legendary Messerschmitt Bf 110, Me 210, and Me 410 series. Though the airframe of the Me 210 soon began manifesting serious design flaws and accidents quickly started piling up, the Me 410 gave an excellent accounting of itself in service with the Luftwaffe, 350 b/w photographs and line drawings,

360pp.
$70.00

185. MAJOR HANS "ASSI" HAHN: THE MAN AND HIS MACHINES
Jerry Crandall, C,O,

The combat career of one of the Luftwaffe's top leaders is covered in detail using interviews with his fellow pilots, family & friends. Approximately 175 photos - most never before published, 18 color profiles, a/c notes and victory list is included. Nice oversize book printed on glossy paper, reasonably priced.

168 pp.
$40.00

189. HELICOPTERS OF THE THIRD REICH
Steven Coates, C,O,

This book represents the first comprehensive attempt to related the development of autogyros and helicopters in German during the period off 1930-1945 and seeks to shed light on a long and unjustly neglected area of considerable aeronautical achievement. Despite minimal funding, lukewarm official support and bitter inter-service rivalries, the Germans were technologically ahead of their American counterparts in the development of rotating-wing aircraft. Following years of research, the author has uncovered the story of the development and usage of German helicopters from the pre-war years to their subsequent deployment in the Luftwaffe as mountain warfare support machines and as an aid to the U-boats. This book can probably be considered as the definitive history of the subject. It will prove a fascinating read to anyone interested in the history of helicopter development and of a very little known portion of the German aviation industry during the second World War. The book is printed on quality paper, the result of which is that the more than 350 photographs appear crisp and sharp. large oversize book.

226 pp.
$65.00

190. GERMAN SECRET FLIGHT TEST CENTERS TO 1945
H. Beauvais, etc. C,O,

This is a major piece of research by a group of German authors, some of whom were involved at the same time, into the establishment and activities of government flight-test centers in Germany from the 1920's to the end of WWII. The authors begin with the secret testing in cooperation with the Red Army in the 1920s/30s. The book addresses the major locations where testing was conducted, including Johannisthal, Lipetsk, Rechlin, Travemunde, Tarnewitz and Peenemunde-West, and other less well known locations. The book draws on an extensive collection of photographs and documents, many taken from previously unpublished sources. There are also comprehensive listings of the aircraft used, with such details as Werknummern, markings and engines. There are similarly detailed lists of personnel and the various research and test units. This book is a remarkable piece of work, and the details on experimental aircraft produced and tested is magnificent. Includes 270 b/w photos, sketches and 8 pages of color.

272 pp.
$65.00

191. KG 200 GEHEIM GESCHWADER
Geoffrey Thomas, C,O,

shrouded in secrecy and intrigue during its lifetime and myth and legend since its dissolution, the KG 200 still remains for many one of the most fascinating units of the Luftwaffe. Delivering spies while flying captured Allied aircraft, clandestine reconnaissance missions over land and sea, testing new weapons such as the 'Mistel' composite bomber and the piloted V-1 and extremely long-range liaison flights were just some of their tasks. But there was also a more sinister aspect to their operations: men from KG 200 played a significant part in the notorious action against the French Resistance on the Vercors plateau, others were involved in what were effectively suicide missions. Thomas's deeply researched text throws new light on all aspects of this unit, dispels a number of myths and shows that despite its 'special' status, KG 200 was just as much a prey to the German hierarchy's power politics as every other branch of the Wehrmacht, with results that were often tragic but frequently farcical. Includes 200 b/w photos, and 16 pages of color,

176 pp.
$48.00

192. GERMAN AIR FORCE OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE ARMY
General der Flieger a. D. Paul Deichmann, C,O,

This is a reprint of a monograph written after the war by a former Luftwaffe General for the USAAF. This very detailed work begins with a brief discussion of WWI and post war and the practical implementation of organizational, methodological and training theory. Most of the book covers such diverse topics as air reconnaissance operations including types, planning, tactics, execution, processing and interpretations of air photos and much more. Actual operations include air defense of the army, supply, types and scope of air support, interdiction of the battlefield and direct air support for the Army. Then follows a discussion of the ratio of army support to overall air operations for the Polish Campaign, the Campaign in the West, the Balkan Campaign and Russia. Excellent study. Includes maps and photos,

212 pp.
$30.50*

193. WOLFGANG FALCK THE HAPPY FALCON: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY BY THE FATHER OF THE NIGHT FIGHTERS
Wolfgang Falck and Jerry Crandall, C,O,

Falck's autobiography the describes behind the scene views of life in the leadership of Germany's WWII air force, successes, operations, and failures. Because of his leadership capabilities and knowledge of military tactics plus that fact that he was a very capable figther pilot, Falck was selected to create the German night fighter force. Falck also explicitly describes the desperation of the final days of the war and his immediate post war survival. This oversize book features 250 photos and 4 color profiles.

200 pp. $45.00

195. FALLSCHIRMJAGERS IN CRETE
Jean-Yves Nasse, C,O,

The author of the acclaimed book Green Devils now presents a fantastic new book concentrating on the famous Fallschirmjager landings in Crete and the subsequent battles with the British forces. Fully illustrated with original unpublished photographs, full color graphics, uniforms, equipment, insignia and maps. This goes in the must have category,

144 pp.
$38.00

196. DORNIER DO 335 AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY
Karl-Heinz Regnat, C,O,

This is the first comprehensive, well-illustrated documentation on the Do 335, one of the milestones in German aviation history. The Do 335 was developed by Dornier as a heavy fighter in 1943. One of the last high-performance piston-engined aircraft designed, the Do 335 was powered by tandem fore-aft engines, a concept proven in numerous Dornier flying boats. As a result of this configuration, drag was reduced to little more than that of a single-engined aircraft, enabling the Do 335 to achieve very high speeds. The do 335 represented the apex of propeller-driven aircraft in WWII. Features over 240 b/w and color photographs, drawings, and charts. Includes lots of technical data and illustrations also, I would say this book is equally technical and illustrative with also significant text. Don't let the titles mislead, though there are many great photos, this is not just a photo book, far from it.

210 pp.
$50.00

197. FOCKE-WULF 187 AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY
Dietmar Hermann, C,O,

The twin engined Focke-Wulf Fw 187 was a contemporary of the Messerschmitt Bf 110, however production was limited to a handful of prototypes. So far the story of this largely forgotten fighter has been shrouded in darkness. Developed by Kurt Tank, the Fw 187 first flew in the summer of 1937. Not only was it faster than any other German fighter with similar engines, it was also earmarked for record attempts which had to be abandoned with the outbreak of war. the debacle of the Me 210, which was supposed to succeed the Bf 110, revived the Fw 187's fortunes. With a speed of 799 km/h, it was faster than any contemporary fighter and was considered as a replacement for the Me 210. Once again, however, no production contract was forthcoming. The few Fw 187's built served in industry defense and were later operated by the Vaerlose Aerial Gunnery School. This little-known aircraft is documented with numerous photographs and drawings, many of them unpublished. Features over 200 b/w and color photographs, drawings, and charts. Includes lots of technical data and illustrations also, I would say this book is equally technical and illustrative with also significant text. Don't let the titles mislead, though there are many great photos, this is not just a photo book, far from it.

160 pp.
$45.00

198. FOCKE-WULF FW 190 "LONG NOSE": AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE FW 190D SERIES
Dietmar Hermann, C,O,

This book covers the complete development history of those variants of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 powered by inline engines. The first Fw 190 equipped with a Daimler Benz liquid-cooled engine took to the air in early 1942, followed by six months later by another powered by a Jumo 214. Not until 1944 did the Fw 190 D-9 powered by the Jumo 213 A, enter production. The Fw 190 D-9 proved an immediate success, and quickly entered service with the Luftwaffe and more than 1,700 examples were completed by the end of the war. The Fw 190 D-9 gave rise to a number of improved variants with the more powerful Jumo 213 F engine and a heavier armament, however only a handful of the D-11 and D-13 version were completed. With a maximum speed of 750 km/h, the Fw 190 D-12 powered the new Jumo 213 EB would have represented the apex of Fw 190 development. The proposed Fw 190 D-14 and D-15, both powered by improved versions of the dive-bombers 603, came too late to see service, with over 150 b/w drawings, charts, photos, and color aircraft profiles, excellent photo/technical history.

200 pages
$60.00

199. GERMAN AIRCRAFT COCKPITS 1911-1970
Peter Cohausz, C,O,

Using the cockpits of approximately sixty military and civil aircraft as examples, his book follows the development of aircraft instruments in Germany from 1911 to about 1970. The standards and developments of each period are described and the instrumentation of each cockpit is identified. There is also a general explanation of the science of aircraft instruments and the function of various items of equipment. Over 470 b/w and color photographs, drawings and charts, lots of technical data!

304 pp.
$70.00

200. MESSERSCHMITT ME 262: VARIATIONS, PROPOSED VERSIONS & PROJECT DESIGNS SERIES, DESIGNS CONCEPT, PROTOTYPES, V SERIES, FLIGHT TESTS
David Myhra, C,O,

This new book is the first of a multi-volume series covering the complete history of Germany's legendary WWII jet fighter the Me262. Featured in this volume are the early Me 262 concept and wind tunnel designs. This includes all of the Me262 "Versuch" or research design prototypes and the pre-production "Serien" or S-type flight test machines. Later volumes will cover production types and unusual design variants, over 400 b/w photographs, drawings and charts.

200 pp.
$40.00

201. MESSERSCHMITT ME 262: VARIATIONS, PROPOSED VERSIONS AND PROJECT DESIGN SERIES: ME 262A-1a
David Myhra, C,O,

This is the second book of a multi-volume series covering the complete history of Germany's legendary WWII jet fighter. Featured in this volume is the Me 262A-1a, the standard fighter variant. Over 400 b/w photos, drawings and charts.

216 pp.
$40.00

202. MESSERSCHMITT ME 262: VARIATIONS, PROPOSED VERSIONS AND PROJECT DESIGNS SERIES: "A" SERIES, A-1A JABO THROUGH A-5A
David Myrha, C,O,

This book is the third of a multi-volume series covering the complete history of Germany’s legendary World War II jet fighter, the Messerschmitt Me 262. Featured here are the Me 262 “A” series types from the A-1a jabo through the A-5 and including bomber, recon, night-fighter and other variants. Over 400 b/w and color illustrations and technical drawings.

200 pp.
$40.00

203. DRAGONFLY: THE LUFTWAFFE'S EXPERIMENTAL TRIEBFLUGELJAGER PROJECT
David Myhra, S,O,

This is the story of the world's first attempt at perfecting a true, tail-sitting vertical take off and landing (VTOL) interceptor flying machine. The Trieblugeljager was not intended to be an air-superiority dogfighter, but a bomber killer rising straight up from its hiding place in the forest or urban area to meet and attack Allied bombers head on. With its mission completed it would return to its hiding place on the forest floor and wait to rise again. The Triebflugeljager would have been a point-defense interceptor intended for the Luftwaffe home defense squadrons and its most important virtue was that it would not need a runway. Highly unusual, then as well as today, the Triebflugeljager was an amazing prototype, over 240 b/w and color photographs and line drawings.

128 pp.
$30.00

204. HEINKEL HE 111
Ron Mackay, C,O,

The author's history of this important aircraft places it firmly in the context of the course of WWII, and shows how it went from being a fast, effective machine to a seriously out-classed death-trap, attempting to stay on the offensive right up until the end of the war. Over 200 b/w photos.

192 pp.
$40.00

206. GRAF AND GRISLAWSKI: A PAIR OF ACES
Christer Bergstrom, C,O,

Here is the complete story of Graf and Grislawski, two of the most skillful and colorful Luftwaffe fighter pilots during WWII. This book describes teh interwoven fates of these two Luftwaffe fighter aces on the Eastern Front 1941 - 1943 and 1944 - 1945. This book has been written in cooperation with Mr. Alfred Grislawksi, with profile artist Claes Sundin contributing 26 unique profiles of aircraft flown by both aces. There are more than 300 photos, most unpublished. Graf spent many years in Soviet captivity. Much has been said and written about Graf's alleged cooperation with the Soviets. Here this is analyzed in detail. The authors have access to extensive material from Russian POW archives which includes Hermann Graf's entire POW file that has been hidden in a Russian archive until recovered by the authors. This book is beautifully produced, worth every cent of the price of admission. By the same authors as the acclaimed Black Cross/Red Star series.

314 pp. $55.00
( ALSO AVAILABLE: LEATHERBOUND 1/400 NUMBERED AND SIGNED BY GRASLAWKSI $107*)

207. THE LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER BOMBERS: THE TIP AND RUN CAMPAIGN OVER BRITAIN, 1942-43
Chris Gross, C,O-

Provides a completely new insight into the "tip and run" attacks (single-engined fighters with bombs) of WWII using eyewitness accounts from both German and British sides and previously unpublished German photos taken during a number of the attacks. Tactics are also considered from both attacker and defender viewpoints, their successes and failures and corresponding impact, over 150 b/w photos,

208 pp.
$40.00

208. GERMAN JET AIRCRAFT, 1939-1945,
Hans-Peter Diedrich, C,O,

examines all of the developments, production and aircraft types: He 280, Me 262, Ar 234, He 162, Ju 287, Ho IX, Me 328, P1101, Hs 132, DM 1, Ta 183 and others,
complimented by over 80 photographs and three-view drawings,

112 pp.
$30.00

209. GERMAN AIR PROJECTS 1935-1945, FIGHTERS, VOLUME 3: BOMBERS
Marek Rys, S,O-

these books systemizes information on fighter projects developed in Germany during WWII. Each chapter describes the projects developed by one company. There is at least one line drawing for each plane and a very nice color section at the end. Detailed text and tables of specifications round out these nice studies.

112 pp.
$23.00

210. LUFTWAFFE SEAPLANES 1939-1945, AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY
Chris Goss and Bernd Rauchbach, S,O

operating as far south as the Mediterranean to as far north as the Arctic Circle, the Luftwaffe's sea and float planes developed a loyal following that continues to this day. With nearly 250 previously unpublished photos gleaned largely from private collections, the book presents a fascinating pictorial account of the aircraft from the 1930's through WWII. Aircraft types covered include the Arado 196, Blohm und Voss 222, Heinkel 115, Junkers and Dornier,

208 pp
$30.00

213. FOCKE-WULF FW 190A: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE LUFTWAFFE'S LEGENDARY FIGHTER AIRCRAFT
Dietmar Hermann, C,O,

This book deals with the developmental history and testing of this fighter aircraft and production of the early variants of the FW 190A. Includes authentic reports by former test pilots that document the aircraft's performance. Also covered are the late torpedo carrier and reconnaissance versions of the FW 190. Lavishly illustrated with photographs and drawings, many of which have not been previously published, this book provides a wealth of information and fills a gap in the history of aircraft design in Germany.

224 pp.
$60.00

214. LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER ACES: THE JAGDFLIEGER AND THEIR COMBAT TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES,
Mike Spick, S,

For the first time the reader can learn the secrets of the Luftwaffe fighter aces! This exciting book provides manyillustrations and drawings on the techniques and tactics these aces used in the sky that resulted in so many victories. The book also gives many
examples of the combat methods of individual aces, putting the reader in the pilot's seat, a most unique and fascinating study,

248 pp.
$20.00

216. BATTLE OVER BAVARIA: THE B-26 MARAUDER VERSUS THE GERMAN JETS - APRIL 1945,
Robert Forsyth, C,O,

Never before told, the story of the B-26
Marauder's encounters with the Me 262s of JV 44, as told through the words of
the crews themselves, over 280 photographs, 18 color illustrations,

200 pp.
$40.00

218. ON SPECIAL MISSIONS: THE LUFTWAFFE'S RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL SQUADRONS 1923-1945
J. Richard Smith, C,O,

The Verschuchsverband - the Trials and Research Unit of the Luftwaffe High Command - is one of the most intriguing, clandestine and rarely covered units of the Luftwaffe before and during WWII. It was tasked with the assessment of captured Allied fighters using the so-called "Wanderzirkus Rosarius" which toured German fighter units displaying captured British and American aircraft such as Spitfires, a Typhoon, a Mosquito, P-51 Mustangs, P-38 Lightnings and P-47 Thunderbolts which were all repainted in German markings. Many of these are illustrated in color. This is the first time that the unit's remarkable story has been told. Offers a fascinating insight into German aeronautical history during the Nazi rise to power and during the war years. 360 photos and 15 color profiles.

128 pp.
$33.00 (ON JULY 1ST NEW PRICE WILL BE $37)

219. HUNTERS OF THE REICH: DAY FIGHTERS
David Williams, C,O-

This is a biographical account of five German day fighters. The author details the lives and careers of these men in an objective and unbiased manner. Each biography has been supplemented by a large number of photographs taken mostly from the pilot's own private collections. Covered are Major Hans-Ekkehard Bob, Oberdeldwebel Heinz Marqwardt, Oberleutnant Viktor Petermann, Feldwebel Horst Petzschler and Leutnant Willy Unger.

234 pp.
$30.00*

220. BUTCHER BIRD: THE FOCKE-WULF Fw190
Edward Shacklady, C,O,

This book covers the early years of the aircraft's design and development. It continues through the war years and describes the various variants that resulted from its original radial engine design. There are approximately 225 photographs and line-drawings that illustrate the Fw 190 in all its variations and 24 pages of color illustrations that show the various personal, squadron and camouflage designs utilised during the war.

260 pp.
$40.00

221. LUFTWAFFE X-PLANES: GERMAN EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT OF WWII
Manfred Griehl, C,O

Renowned German aviation specialist Manfred Griehl has collected a unique and valuable selection of photographs of Luftwaffe projects that never made it into battle. They remained on the drawing board or at prototype stage because either they were deemed unsuitable or, as is the case with most of those in this selection, the developers simply ran out of time and the projects never went into production. This fascinating insight into the aviation science of the Third Reich includes rare photographs of Germany?s secret planes.

80 pp.
$30.00

223. *ME 262 SCHWALBE 2 VOLUMES
Seweryn Fleischer, S,O

This is a fantastic set. Along with fantastic photos, there is a very in-depth text that provides a definitive developmental history that really gives an exhaustive treatment, especially for the detail nuts. Also provides an operational history, chapters on markings, complete prodution details, it's use by other countries post-war, and so much more. There is an excellent table listing all damaged or destroyed Me262 Schwalbe's, the date, pilot and unit when known. There are also large separate foldouts of technical line drawings as well as other line drawings in the book and lots of color showing colors and markings as well as some color photos of surviving aircraft. Overall I wouldn't call these photo books as there really is quite a bit of text, which happens to be very tiny. Printed on deluxe glossy paper and entirely in English, and very nicely priced.

Volume 1: 100 pp. $30.00
Volume 2: 106 pp. $30.00

227. GERMAN AIR-DROPPED WEAPONS TO 1945
Wolfgang Fleischer, C,O

This book traces the development of German air-dropped ammunition, from the crude "aeronautical artillery" of WWI to the advance remote-control bombs of WWII. Major topics include demolition bombs, incendiary bombs, special dropped ammunition, sea-dropping ammunition and dropping containers. A comprehensive illustrated listing catalogues information on 100 different bombs, 22 canisters and 50 of the most important bomb fuses. This is unusual and innovative Luftwaffe title, and one that really does fill a gap in Luftwaffe literature. 390 b/w photos.

250 pp.
$45.00

228. KAMPFLIEGER
This series is the most comprehensive pictorial encyclopedia of the aircraft and markings of the Luftwaffe bomber force in WWII. Each volume contains rare and previously unpublished photos, color profiles illustrating camouflage schemes, tactical markings, and numbering and unit insignia. Very similar in format to the popular Jagdwaffe series. Each volume is 96 pp. and $30.00 unless noted otherwise.

VOLUME 1: 1933-1940
VOLUME 2: 1940-1941

230. THE LENT PAPERS
Helmut Lint, C,O-

Helmut Lent was one of the outstanding personalities of the Luftwaffe during the Second World War and, until his death in October 1944, the leading exponent of night fighter tactics. Lent originally served with a Zerstörer (Destroyer) unit, I./ZG 76, and flew in Poland where he achieved his first victory on September 2, 1939. From this date until he joined the newly appointed NachtJagd (Night Fighter) he scored another seven victories, five of these during the Narvik campaign. Lent's initial induction into the original night-fighter Geschwader, NJG 1, was not a success and within a short time he made a request to be transferred to day fighter operations. However, Wolfgang Falck, the founder of the Geschwader and a friend of Lent, persuaded him to give it another month before submitting his request for a transfer. The 'breathing space' had its effect and Lent scored his first night victory on May 12, 1941, and by January 1943 his 50th. On August 1, 1943, he became Kommodore of the newly formed NJG 3 that soon, with the help of his devoted followers, became extremely successful in combating the ever-increasing night bombing operations made by the RAF. On the night of June 15/16, 1944, he shot down three Lancaster bombers taking his victory score to 100 and became the first night fighter recipient of the Brillanten (Diamonds) to the Knight's Cross. During a daylight landing on October 5, 1944, at Paderborn, where he was visiting Achim Jabs, the Kommodore of NJG 1, Lent's Bf 110 came into contact with a high-tension line and crashed into the ground. Lent was critically injured and died two days later.

304 pp
$40.00*

231. LEGION CONDOR
Richard Lobsien, C,O, German text

outstanding Arndt book that features a wide array of striking color and black and white photos. Including are not only the planes in action but many photos of parades associated with the Legion Condor, famous personalities and other photos, nearly all published for the first time.

162 pp.
$43.00*

232. JUNKERS JU 287: THE WORLD'S FIRST SWEPT-WING JET AIRCRAFT
Horst Lommel, C,O,

With its forward swept wings, the design was a critical milestone in the annals of aviation technology and made the Ju 287 the first swept-wing design in the world. One of the world's most interesting airplanes is revealed through many previously unpublished reports, photographs and technical line drawings. It is an airplane whose revolutionary design played a major role in the postwar development of jet aircraft, in both the East and West. This book fills a gap in the material covering the first chapter of the jet era.

224 pp.
$50.00

233. JAGDGESCHWADER 2 "RICHTHOFEN": A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY
Holger Nauroth, C,O,

Tracing their history back to WWI fighter ace Manfred von Richthofen, JG was at the forefront of aerial combat. Flying the Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters during WWII, JG 2 produced many famous aces. Using a day-to-day chronology, the book covers JG 2's combat history during the early campaigns in Poland and France, through the Battle of Britain, North Africa, and in the later defense of the Reich battles. A short chapter also covers their post-WWII transformation to JG 71 under the command of Erich Hartmann, when they flew the F-86, F-104 and F-4 Phantom. Large heavy book.

350 pp.
$70.00

234. KURT TANK'S PHOTO ALBUM 1940-1943
Compiled by Roy Powell and Barry Ketley, S,O,

All the photos in this book come from Tank's own album, the images being scanned from photographs sepcially printed from the original 35-mm negatives. They cover the fascinating range of Fock-Wulf aircraft types and also includes four pages of color scale plans. 135 b/w photos,

68 pp.
$17.00

235. EAGLE FILES SERIES
Five volumes to date, all oversize paperbacks printed on glossy paper.

#5 STORMBIRD COLORS: CONSTRUCTION, CAMOUFLAGE AND MARKINGS OF THE ME 262
Brett Green and Benjamin Evans
This book touches on the technical and operational history, but the main focus is the colors and markings of this jet pioneer. A range of camouflage shemese and markings are displayed in wartime photographs and color profiles. The stormbird colors are examined in great detail on the last surviving example of an Me262a with elements of its original paintwork intact.

90 pp.
$30.00

236. TARGET AMERICA: HITLER'S PLAN TO ATTACK THE UNITED STATES
James Duffy, C

Did Hitler mean to pursue global conquest once he had completed his mastery of Europe? In this startling reassessment of Hitler's strategic aims, Duffy argues that he fully intended to bring the war to America once his ambitions in the Eurasian heartland were achieved. Detailed here for the first time are the Third Reich's plans for a projected series of worldwide offensives using the new secret weapons emerging from wartime research. Duffy also recounts other Axis schemes to attack American cities through the use of multi-stage missiles, submarine launched rockets, and suicide missions against ships in the New York harbor. Taken together, these plans reveal just how determined the Axis powers were to attack the United States. Illustrated with photos, line drawings and maps.

192 pp.
$40.00

237. ARADO 234 BLITZ
Seweryn Fleischer, S,O, Complete English text

This is the second expanded edition produced in limited quantities. Includes two huge separate foldouts, one a line drawing of the plane in 1:48 scale showing the plane from all different directions, the other a massive foldout that features very detailed technical line drawings of the various parts of the plane, these appear to be exact copies of the original German plans. The book itself has ten pages in full color depicting colors, markings, etc., a very generous selection of line drawings as well as detailed period photos that show the plane up close and in flight. Also a very detailed text that covers everything from the wheels to combat operations with a heavy emphasis on production, variations and technical information. Jam packed book to say the least!

100 pp.
$23.00

238. LUFTWAFFE FLEDGLINGS 1935-1945: LUFTWAFFE TRAINING UNITS AND THEIR
AIRCRAFT,
Barry Ketler, S,O,

this close look at the Luftwaffe's aircrew
training schools includes details on how and where various units and aircraft
operated and argues that, by mismanaging the training system, the Luftwaffe
helped destroy itself. Color paintings recreate 99 training unit badges and
the markings and camouflage schemes of nearly 60 differenty types of
aircraft,

88 pp.
$25.00

239. JAGDGESCHWADER 301/302 "WILDE SAU
Willi Reschke, C

Jagdgeschwader 301 and 302 were established in 1943. Their mission was to intercept enemy bombers at night flying fast single-engined fighters. But they also had to engage Allied bombers by day. The pilots of these new fighter wings were a mix of former bomber pilots and trained fighter pilots – a unique composition for the Luftwaffe. Night missions required good instrument training, like that given to bomber pilots. The fighter pilots were more familiar with the available aircraft and combat tactics. A former fighter pilot himself, Willi Reschke describes the difficulties of crossing over from day to night fighting and vice-versa. He describes the difficult missions flown by JG 301/JG 302 and the fates of their pilots, providing the first chronicle of the “Wilde Sau” Geschwader.

288 pp.
$40.00

240. LUFTWAFFE OVER AMERICA: THE SECRET PLANS TO BOMB THE UNITED STATES IN WWII
Manfred Griehl, C,

The plans that Nazi Germany had to raid--and bomb--New York and the eastern seaboard are revealed in this book. They were based on the use of transoceanic aircraft planes, such as the six-engine JU 390, ME 264, or TA 400, but the Third Reich was unable to produce such machines in sufficient numbers. If the Soviet Union had been conquered, however, these plans would have become a reality. With the seizure of vital resources from the Soviet Union, the Wehrmacht would have had enough fuel and material to mass-produce giant bomber aircraft. The collapse of the Wehrmacht infrastructure and the end of the Thousand-Year Reich ensured that plans for long-range remote-controlled missiles never got off the drawing board and were never manufactured. Manfried Griehl makes it clear that until the collapse, numerous secret research laboratories seemed to have worked in parallel seeking nuclear power and explosives. Only classified material held within British, French, and American archives can prove whether these groups were close to perfecting small atomic explosives. But, without a shadow of doubt, Germany was far more technologically advanced by the end of 1944 than has been previously suspected. The book includes numerous excellent photos and diagrams.

256 pp.
$35.00

241. THE FOCKE-WULF Fw 190 IN NORTH AFRICA
Morten Jessen & Andrew Arthy, C,O,

The Focke-Wulf 190 was already a feared opponent on the Channel Front when in appeared in North Africa in November 1942 and though perceived by many to have been the fighter ‘workhorse’ of the Luftwaffe on the Western and Eastern Fronts during World War 2, the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 also served in unit strength in North Africa from late 1942 until the German collapse in May 1943. This new book is a day-to-day account of the air war over Tunisia and Algeria told through war diaries and first-hand accounts from both the German and allied pilots who flew in the theatre. Included are appendices with complete loss and victory lists, camouflage and markings of Fw 190s in North Africa, and Fw 190s captured in Tunisia. After three years of in-depth research the story of the pilots and units that flew the Fw 190 in North Africa can now be told. Using over 100 photographs, many from private collections, plus illustrations and profiles, the authors describe the interesting story of the air war fought over Tunisia and Algeria from the view of the Fw 190 pilots. Includes110 photographs & colour artwork, maps, diagrams and data tables, plus appendices

176pp.
$55.00

243.. JUNKERS JU 87 STUKA
Manfried Griehl, C,O,

This book details the development of the Ju 87 from birth, through each model and variant to its final demise. Many wartime photographs are included as well as original design drawings and plans, excellent, excellent study.

320 pp.
$35.00

244. LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER ACE
Norbert Hannig, C,

Herr Norbert Hannig’s wartime career makes for fascinating and highly informative reading on an aspect of the 1939-45 air war not often covered in the English language; primarily that of the campaign against the Soviet Union. He was one of the midwar-generation Luftwaffe fighter pilots and began operations with JG 54 on the eastern (Leningrad) front in early 1943; initially flying Messerschmitt Bf 109s before transitioning to the Focke-Wulf Fw 190. He became a Staffel CO and was credited with 42 victories, also serving with JV 44 (whose CO was Adolf Galland); he then returned to Germany towards the closing stages of the war to convert to Me 262 jet fighters. Many and varied were his experiences in action against the rejuvenated Soviet Air Force in the east, and the powerful western Allies over the homeland during the final chaotic months of hostilities, which culminated in his captivity. John Weal’s skilful translation ensures that the fluid and descriptive style of the author is preserved. Thankfully, also, Norbert was a keen photographer who shot a profusion of images, all previously unpublished, many of which appear in this important book. 20 pages of photos.

224 pP.
$35.00

245. LUFTWAFFE NIGHT FIGHTER CLAIMS: COMBAT CLAIMS BY LUFTWAFFE NIGHT FIGHTER PILOTS 1939-1945
John Foreman, S

definitive list of claims submitted by Luftwaffe night fighter pilots for Allied aircraft shot down in WW II, daily log with photographs of the
pilots. Although the sacrifices of Bomber Command have now been fully detailed, scant information has been available form German sources that might identify the Luftwaffe night fighter pilots who inflicted such a heavy toll on the raiders. Many former wartime aircrew, their relatives and enthusiasts, will find this book most useful in answering many pressing questions. This information has never before been available from a single source. After many years of research, Foreman provides the definitive list of nearly 7,000 claims submitted by Luftwaffe night fighter pilots for Allied aircraft shot down in WWII.

248 pp.
$33.00*

246. LUFTWAFFE AERIAL TORPEDO AIRCRAFT AND OPERATIONS IN WWII
Harold Thiele, S,O,

This fascinating book offers a rare account into the operations of the Luftwaffe’s aerial torpedo units during the Second World War. Often overlooked, the crews who flew in these units were highly-trained and experienced and their missions involved hazardous flying against difficult and well-defended maritime targets. Harold Thiele has researched this field for many years. Before providing a detailed diary of Luftwaffe torpedo operations, he explores the origins of the aerial torpedo and offers a comparative study of its development in Germany, Britain, the USA, Italy and Japan from the First World War until the outbreak of the Second. The body of the book comprises a detailed chronological diary of operations mounted off the English coast, in the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, off North Africa and in the Black Sea by the Ju 88s, He 111s, He 177s, and Ar 95s (etc) of Luftwaffe’s torpedo units, such as KG 26, KG 77 and the various floatplane-equipped Staffeln which also undertook such operations. Supplemented by colour artwork, target listings, aircraft and torpedo types, units and all ships known to have been sunk or damaged by aerial torpedo attack, this work will be an indispensable reference source for modellers and researchers. 100 photos and color artwork

96pp
$30.00

247. HEINKEL HE 162 SPATZ (VOLKSJAGER)
Miroslav Balous, S,

an in-depth look at this controversial late war jet fighter from Heinkel. The profile consists of 72 pages and covers the political background behind the development of the aircraft, construction of the prototypes and operational variants. The book also looks at the projected variants, including the two-seat training glider and combat utilisation of the type. Post war testing by the victorious allies is also covered, as is a round up of the examples to be found, today, in the aviation museums of Europe. Also within the pages are 1/72 and 1/48 scale drawings, numerous black and white photos and detail drawings and diagrams. Colour artwork consists of 5 pages, plus the outside back cover, covering prototype, operational and test examples of the He 162 and 10 pages of close up colour photography of preserved aircraft and components may also be found. The book concludes with a technical description of the type. The text is fully bi-lingual in Czech and English and the book is printed on good quality art paper with glossy laminated covers,

72 pp.
$15.50* ( British retail is 10.90 pounds)

248. HITLER'S JET PLANE: THE ME 262 STORY
Mano Ziegler, C,

Mano Ziegler was involved from the inception of the ME 262 and contributed to its design, testing, training, and even served in it operationally. Could the ME 262 have broken the Allied supremacy in the air? Why did it take so long to come into service and why were hundreds of German pilots sacrificed in developing it? Why did the ME 262 prove not to be the unparalleled success claimed by Goering, and why were German cities left dangerously exposed against Allied bombing campaigns? These are only some the important questions this new book tackles. This book also explores Hitler's personal involvement in the design and production. Illustrated with photos.

240 pp.
$35.00

249. HELMUT WICK: AN ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY OF THE LUFTWAFFE ACE AND COMMANDER OF JAGDGESCHWADER 2 DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN
Herbert Ringlstetter, C,O,

Major Helmut Wick failed to return from a mission over the English Channel on 28 November 1940 and is listed as missing to this day. This fate ended a picture book military and flying career. In just three months Helmut Wick had risen from Oberleutnant and Staffelkapitän to Kommodore of the tradition-rich Jagd-geschwader “Richthofen” Nr. 2 and with fifty-six victories had become the leading German fighter pilot. At the time he was the youngest Major and Geschwader-kommodore in the Luftwaffe. With statements from witnesses, including former foes, and with more than 220 photographs and documents, some never before published, Herbert Ringlstetter has created a true picture of Helmut Wick. Not only was he a daring and highly-decorated fighter pilot, but the father of two children and a husband who left behind a grieving wife. The photographic account is supplemented by color profiles of the aircraft flown by Helmut Wick and his opponents. over 220 b/w and color photographs and aircraft profiles

160 pp.
$45.00

250. GERMAN ROCKET FIGHTERS OF WWII
Hans-Peter Diedrich, C,O,

This book is the first to present every rocket aircraft flown in Germany and the rocket systems developed by Walter and BMW, as well as several of the most interesting projects drawn up by Germany’s aviation industry. In 1940 the Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug launched the DFS 194, developed by Alexander Lippisch, and the tests with this experimental plane laid the foundation for the Messerschmitt Me 163, the world’s first operational rocket fighter. Using a Walter rocket engine, the Me 163 achieved hitherto unimaginable climb rates and speeds. It was in this rocket powered plane that, on 2 October 1941, Heini Dittmar reached 1003 km/h and thus became the first pilot in the world to break the magic mark of 1000 km/h. In so doing, he also brushed against the sound barrier. The technology incorporated into Germany’s rocket planes – the Messerschmitt Me 163 Bs and Cs, the Me 263, and Bachem Ba 349 Natter – was recognized throughout the world as cutting edge and after the war had a major impact on the technological development of other countries. This book is a must-have for every aviation enthusiast.

152 pp.
$50.00

251. CAMOUFLAGE AND MARKINGS OF THE AERONAUTICA NAZIONALE REPUBBLICANA 1944-45
Ferdinando D'Amico, C,O,

For the first time in the English Language and following years of research the authors analyse the camouflage and markings of the Aeronautica Nationale Republicana (ARN), the fascist air force formed following the wake of Italy’s capitulation to the Allies in 1943. This volume will undoubtedly become the defining reference on the subject Fighting alongside the Luftwaffe to the bitter end in Northern Italy, the ANR was equipped with the German Messerchmitt Bf 109 fighter as well as a range of Italian fighters, bomber, torpedo and transport aircraft – all of which are examined by the author with the aid of hundreds of previously unpublished photographs showing the camouflage and systems markings by unit and individual units. This heavy illustrated and highly detailed work of reference covers an often overlooked aspect of Italian air power in the later stages of World War 2 and is essential reading for aviation historians and aero-modellers. includes 450 photographs plus 40 colour artwork, maps, diagrams, data tables and appendicies

224 pp.
$60.00

253. THE LUFTWAFFE AND THE WAR AT SEA 1939-1945: AS SEEN BY OFFICERS OF THE KRIEGSMARINE AND LUFTWAFFE
David Isby editor, C,

The Luftwaffe and the War at Sea provides an unrivaled look at the struggle for control of the sea in the European theater from the point of view of the German officers--Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe--that fought it. The contributing authors were involved in all aspects of German attempts to control the seas, from the use of Ju-87 Stuka dive bombers in the invasion of Norway to the missions of FW-200 Kondors in cooperation with the U-boat campaign against the Allies' Atlantic lifelines. Includes the writings of German commanders including Admiral D"nitz and Kontreadmiral Gerhard Wagner.

288 pp.
$35.00

254. 9. STAFFEL/JAGDGESCHWADER 26: THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN PHOTO ALBUM OF LUFTWAFFE BF 109 PILOT WILLY FRONHOFER
John Vasco, C,O,

This book is a short photo-history of one Luftwaffe fighter Staffel, predominantly showing the Battle of Britain period, up to the point when Willy Fronhfer belly-landed his Bf 109 E-4, Yellow 10, W. Nr. 1184, at Jubilee Hall Farm, Ulcombe, on 31st August 1940 following combat with Pilot Officer Colin Gray of 54 Squadron. The photographs record not only aircraft, but personalities of the Staffel flying and ground personnel's scenes of daily life, the devastation found as the Staffel advanced through occupied territory, the enemy aircraft found destroyed or abandoned, and a population made transient by the horror of war. It is a unique, brief insight into a very small section of the German war machine as it enjoyed unparalleled success in its push across western Europe in the spring and summer of 1940. Over 200 photos.

152 pp.
$35.00

255. LUFTWAFFE CAMOUFLAGE & MARKINGS 1933-1945 Volume 2
K.A. Merrick, C,O,

Volume Two concludes this exhaustive work of reference with in-depth studies of the colours and markings of the Luftwaffe's bomber (Dornier, Heinkel and Junkers), and divebomber and ground-attack (Ju 87 and Fw 190), night fighter (Messerschmitt, Junkers and Dornier), various maritime and anti-shipping aircraft, military transport (Ju 52, Ju 290), and commercial aircraft reconnaissance aircraft and helicopters as well as training, liaison and light aircraft. Detailed appendices cover factory-applied schemes, camouflage patterns and fieldmodified schemes, paint compositions and revised standards. As with Volume One, the text is supported by a wealth of rare and previously unpublished photographs. Both volumes are supplied with colour paint chip charts made from paint mixed to the original formulae specified by RLM in the Nazi era. over 300 photographs, colour chip cards and appendices

224 pp.
$90.00

256. JAGDGESCHWADER 300 "WILDE SAU": A CHRONICLE OF A FIGHTER GESCHWADER IN THE BATTLE FOR GERMANY
VOLUME ONE: JUNE 1943 - SEPTEMBER 1944
VOLUME TWO: SEPTEMBER 1944 - MAY 1945
Jaen-Yves Lorant & Richard Goyat, C,O,

The Wilde Sau Geschwader JG 300 played a key role in the aerial defense of the Reich during the last two years of WWII but has never before been the subject of a serious and detailed study until now. This work thus fills a major void in the history of the war in the air. This chronicle has been assembled with the participation of more than 130 veterans and their families, traced and interviewed in the course of more than twenty years research. It sheds new light on flying operations and aerial combat as experienced by German fighter pilots in the battles that took place over Germany. Interspersed with numerous vivid personal accounts, it is a work that has a uniquely human and personal dimension. The authors have undertaken an in-depth comparative study of German, British and American primary sources and archival records, with the chief aim of minimizing errors and inaccuracies and ruling out dubious information. Far from seeking the 'glorify' German or Allied aviators, they have reconstructed as accurately as possible the fates of the actors in this immense human drama and pay them due tribute. This history of JG 300 also deals with those aspects of the air war often neglected in the specialist literature such as the daily routines of the ground personnel and the navigation methods practiced by single seat fighters. Included are comprehensive loss and victory listings, and more than 800 photographs in the two volumes collected from private sources. Over 40 color profiles and paintings by Thomas A. Tullis and Richard Goyat are planned.

Volume one 400 pp.
trade edition $75.00
One of 300 copies bound in full leather and signed by Hajo Herrmann, $145.00* ($160 retail)

Volume two: 376 pages.
trade edition $85.00
One of 300 copies bound in full leather and signed by Gunther Rall $149.00* ($175 retail)

258. MESSERSCHMITT Me 262 THE PRODUCTION LOG 1941-1945
Dan O'Connell, C,O,

This is an essential work of reference on the history of the world's first operational jet fighter, the Me 262. First flown as a pure jet on 18th July 1942, on 25th July 1944 an Me 262 became the first jet aircraft used in combat when it attacked a British photo-reconnaissance Mosquito flying over Munich. Some 1,500 Me 262s were built but less than 20% of these actually flew in combat. Most remained on the ground awaiting bomber conversion, or were unable to fly because of lack of fuel, spare parts or trained pilots. This is the first time that a detailed summary of every known and identified Me 262 has been compiled. Some 1200 of the 1500 aircraft constructed have been identified. The book lists sequentially each aircraft by Werknummer (Works Number) from prototypes and test aircraft through to all variants of operational machines, together with known pilots, assigned units and recorded flights. Where known the fate of each individual aircraft is given and where possible, a photo of each aircraft will accompany its entry in the Werknummer log.

224 pp.
$60.00

259. MESSERSCHMITT BF 110 IN COLOR PROFILE 1939-1945
John Vasco, C,O,

This in-depth work on the Messerschmitt Bf 110 variants ‘B’ through ‘G’ provides for the first time a comprehensive set of colored line drawings showing the changes as this Luftwaffe fighter evolved. For every line drawing there is an accompanying photograph and explanatory text. This work takes you through the pre-war period, the Polish campaign, the war in northern Europe and western Europe in the spring of 1940, the Battle of Britain, the Russian front, the Mediterranean theatre, Defence of the Reich, and night fighters. Lesser-known sub-variants are also featured, such as the Messerschmitt 110s used in transport glider-towing duties. A comprehensive appendix takes the reader through the changes to each sub-variant by way of cutaway drawings. The colored artwork by Fernando Estanislau is simply breathtaking, and establishes him immediately in the top ranks of aviation artists. A ‘must-have’ for the Luftwaffe enthusiast and modeller alike. over 220 color profiles, color and b/w photographs

160 pp.
$40.00

260 . BOMBER TERROR
Hans-Joachim von Lessen, C, German text

This book documents mostly in striking full color the results of the Allied bombing raid in Germany. These photos like none other published in the past really show the destruction in gruesome detail. I have heard about these photos existing in the past, the photographer ordered by the SS to destroy them, but he kept them and now for the first time we can see the the results of the bombing terror during the later part of the war. Also includes color photo of the Luftwaffe defense by air and defense on the ground, as well as a nice section of color portraits of Luftwaffe pilots taking part in the defense of Germany. German text only but eventually there will be an English translation sheet for the color photo captions that I will send to purchasers of the book.

158 pp.
$50.00

262. LUFTWAFFE SQUADRONS 1939 - 45 (THE ESSENTIAL AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION GUIDE)
Chris Bishop, C,O-

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.

192 pp.
$35.00

263. ACES OF THE REICH: THE MAKING OF A LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER PILOT
Mike Spick, C,

In 1939, The Luftwaffe was arguably the world's best-equipped and -trained air force. Its fighters were second to none, and their pilots had a tactical system superior to any other in the world. In campaigns over Poland, Norway, the Low Countries and France, they carried all before them. Only in the summer of 1940 did they fail by a narrow margin in achieving air superiority over England. In the West, with a mere holding force, they maintained an enviable kill-loss ratio against the RAF, while elsewhere they swept through the Balkans, then decimated the numerically formidable Soviet Air Force. Their top scorers set marks in air combat that have never been surpassed. Yet within three years, and despite the introduction of the jet Me 262, the world's most advanced fighter, the Luftwaffe fighter arm, the Jagdwaffe, had been totally defeated. How did this happen? Air-warfare historian Mike Spick explores the question in depth. His most surprising conclusion is that the motivation of the Jagdwaffe was fundamentally flawed. The legend of Manfred von Richthofen, aka the Red Baron - the top-scoring pilot of World War I - which was promoted by Commander-in-Chief Hermann Goering to enhance his own image, became a paradigm. What mattered most to German fighter-pilots was a high victory score and decorations, at the expense of all else. The result was often an unseemly race for the top spot, which had a pernicious effect on the efficacy of German air combat. From the failings of High Command to the scores and decorations of individuals, "Aces of the Reich" is a compelling study of World War II's most fearsome air force and the skilled pilots who flew with it. Mike Spick's other works include "Luftwaffe Figher Aces" and "Luftwaffe Victorious".

256 pp.
$35.00

265. PROJEKT NATTER LAST OF THE WONDER WEAPONS: THE LUFTWAFFE'S VERTICAL TAKE-OFF ROCKET INTERCEPTOR
Brett Gordon, C,O,

In 1944 in response to the bombing of German cities and factories by the Allied strategic bomber offensive, the little-known firm of Bachem Werk in Waldsee in south-west Germany developed an extraordinary, highly secret, vertical take-off, single-seat rocket fighter intended to offer high-speed defence of key targets. Known as Projekt Natter Project Viper, this radical aircraft was the brainchild of Dipl.-Ing. Erich Bachem who offered the commander of the Luftwaffe Fighter Arm, General Adolf Galland, an inexpensive means with which to intercept and attack Allied heavy bombers using a vertically-launched, semi-expendable machine built of wood and armed with a nose-mounted honeycomb battery of spin-stabilised air-to-air rocket shells or two machine cannon. No less a figure than the feared head of the SS, Reichsführer Heinrich Himmler, showed interest in the project, and through the offices of the SS, Bachem was able to move forward swiftly with his design under the programme for an economical target-defence interceptor. Once blasted into the air from its 15 metre vertical launch pole, the pilot of the Natter was to climb under auto-pilot control towards an enemy bomber formation using an internal rocket with a rate of climb of 11,600 metres per minute. The pilot would then target an enemy bomber and fire his battery of 24 rockets. Immediately he would dive his little craft down to a lower altitude, level off and prepare to leave the machine. By pulling a lever the nose would fly off and a parachute would deploy from the rear fuselage which would slow the Natter abruptly. The pilot would continue forwards leaving the cockpit under his own inertia whereupon he would open his personal parachute. The rear portion of the machine would also float to earth where, along with the rocket motor, it would be salvaged for reuse. This book which may be considered as the most comprehensive likely to date is the result of ten years research on the part of the author who has worked from the manufacturer’s documents and test reports. 170 rare period photos and colour illustrations

144pp.
$45.00

266. ARADO AR 234 A - MILITARY AIRCRAFT IN DETAIL, VARIANTS, WEAPONS, DEVELOPMENT
J. Richard Smith, S,O,

The Arado Ar 234 was the first purpose-built jet bomber. Although the prototypes were largely complete by the end of 1941, delays in engine supply meant that it was not until July 1943 that the type first flew. More than 220 had been built by the War's end, although only a small proportion entered service. First of a new series aimed specifically at the modeller, a detailed development and operational history is supported by drawings, diagrams, 2 colour profiles, 3 maps, 134 b/w & 2 colour photos.

96 pp.
$30.00

267. GERMANY'S V-2 ROCKET
George Kennedy, C,O,

Germany’s V-2 looks at one of the major technological advances of the Second World War, the V-2 ballistic missile. Although dwarfed by today’s giant rockets, the V-2 represented a quantum leap beyond anything previously built. During the last six months of the war in Europe, Germany launched thousands of these missiles against the Allies. This book traces the origins and development of the V-2, from groups of individual experimenters in the 1930s to its use as a weapon system. Particular emphasis is paid to such topics as the structure and components of the missile, its ground support equipment, and field procedures. After the war, the V-2 formed the foundation for the space programs of the Soviet Union and United States. Information is included on previously ignored V-2 launches in the United States. Over 130 b/w photographs.

160 pp.
$40.00

268. STUKA-AS HANS-ULRICH RUDEL
Dieter Vollmer, C,O, German text

This excellent Arndt title features a fantastic display of photos of Rudel. Most of the photos, including the black and white are of very superior quality. This is Rudel like never seen before, spanning his entire lifetime. Including of course his wartime exploits, time away from the front, pre war years, and a very fascinating section of his post war life. His medals and awards with their documentation are also presented in full color. I would have to say there's around 300 illustrations in total.

160 pp.
$50.00

269. LUFTWAFFE HANDBOOK 1935-1945
Gordon Williamson, C-O

Reichmarschall Hermann Goring's Luftwaffe was the most pro-Nazi of the three services. As well as aviation units, the Luftwaffe included airborne forces and units of ground troops. The Luftwaffe was at the forefront of the dramatic German Blitzkrieg successes of the early part of the war, with dive-bombers working in close cooperation with armored units on the ground. As the tide of the war turned, the Luftwaffe was unsuccessful in preventing the destruction of German cities and industry by Allied bombers, despite the development of a highly effective night-fighter force. The latter years of the war saw the development of new, technologically advanced aircraft that were light years ahead of anything the Allies were considering, such as jet fighters, rocket-propelled aircraft, 'flying wings' and many others. As well as examining the Luftwaffe's organization and command structure, strategy, tactics, research and development, Gordon Williamson provides brief biographies of its most important figures, from field marshals to individual fighter pilots. He also surveys key aircraft types, uniforms and insignia to provide a comprehensive summary of the Luftwaffe in action between 1935 and 1945.

288 pp.
$40.00

271. JUNKERS JU 388: DEVELOPMENT, TESTING AND PRODUCTION OF THE LAST JUNKERS HIGH-ALTITUDE AIRCRAFT
Christoph Vernaleken and Martin Handig, C,O

The Junkers Ju 388 was a high-altitude aircraft developed from the Ju 88. In its bomber and reconnaissance versions it would elude enemy fighters by flying high, while as a heavy fighter and night-fighter it was to intercept the Boeing B-29 and the feared DeHavilland Mosquito. In developing this last member of the Ju 88 family, the Junkers Flugzeug- und Motorenwerke was able to draw on a wealth of experience with high-altitude aircraft such as the Ju 49, EF 61 and Ju 86 P/R. The Luftwaffe had great plans for the Ju 388. In the summer of 1944 it was one of the five remaining aircraft types in Delivery Plan 226, along with the Me 262, Ar 234, Ta 152 and Do 335. These five types were to fill all roles. With the exception of the Ju 388, all of these aircraft have been dealt with extensively in aviation literature. This book closes a gap in the available literature, reconstructing for the first time from original documents the complete story of the Ju 388. over 500 b/w and color photographs

336 pp.
$70.00

272. LUFTWAFFE ADVANCED AIRCRAFT PROJECTS TO 1945 VOLUME 1: FIGHTERS & GROUND ATTACK AIRCRAFT, ARADO TO JUNKERS
Ingolf Meyer, C,O,

This work and its companion, which will be published towards the end of 2006, will deal with fighters, night-fighters and attack aircraft, alphabetically by manufacturer. This first volume will cover aircraft, projects and designs produced by manufacturers from Arado through to Junkers, the second book those from the manufacturers Lippisch to Zeppelin. It is understood that, over the course of this new series, approximately 40% of the aircraft discussed and illustrated will not have appeared in the original series. In order to deal with the many new aircraft featured in these books, their style will be markedly different from the earlier volumes. They will have more illustrations and less text. Normally only one aircraft will be dealt with on each page. For many, it was the illustrations, which made such an impact when Luftwaffe Secret Projects was first published. Increasing their number in the new series can only enhance the appeal of these books. 175 color illustrations as well as many black and white line drawings.

192 pp.
$55.00

273. LUFTWAFFE ADVANCED AIRCRAFT PROJECTS to 1945-VOL. 2: FIGHTERS & GROUND ATTACK AIRCRAFT
Ingolf Meyer, C,O,

This is the second in a two-volume work shedding light on a remarkable range of unearthed secret projects and experimental aircraft designs developed by German aircraft designers during the era of the Third Reich. The book is the result of intense research by Ingolf Meyer, who also researched the projects contained in the best-selling Luftwaffe Secret Projects series. This volume covers experimental fighters and ground attack airaft projects developed from manufacturers falling alphabetically between Lippisch and Zeppelin and is packed with detailed illustrations of never-before-seen experimental projects. 190 color illustrations plus 170 3-view line drawings

176 pp.
$55.00

275. GERMAN FIGHTER ACE WALTER NOWOTNY AN ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY
Werner Held, C,O

The life of Luftwaffe fighter pilot Walter Nowotny – in photographs, documents, and commentary. Nowotny was highly decorated for his 258 aerial victories, but was well known, above all, for his deployment and command of the Messerschmitt Me 262 Erprobungskommando. Later his “Kommando Nowotny” was the first combat operational jet fighter unit in history (Nowotny won three spectacular air victories with the Me 262). Factual and neutral, this illustrated book explores his short life, and is a highly interesting contribution to World War II aviation history. over 340 b/w photographs, documents.

168 pp.
$45.00

276. GERMAN FIGHTER ACE WERNER MOLDERS AN ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY
Ernst Obermaier & Werner Held, C,O

This book is an illustrated biography of the legendary Luftwaffe fighter pilot Werner Mölders – in more than 480 rare photographs, documents and commentaries. Who was this once much-admired and honored man? Why did the German people show such a great interest in his fate during World War II? This illustrated book provides answers. Here Oberst Werner Mölders is objectively portrayed: as a pilot, soldier, and man. over 480 b/w photographs, documents.

230 pp.
$50.00

277.LUFTWAFFE COLOURS TRANSPORTER VOLUME 1: LUFTWAFFE TRANSPORTER UNITS 1939 - 1943
Martin Pegg, S,O,

This is the first of two volumes, which will provide an in-depth study into the aircraft, camouflage and markings, and operations of the transport, airlift and heavy lift units of the Luftwaffe between 1937 and 1945. The Transportflieger, an often forgotten arm of the Luftwaffe, provided essential supply and battlefield support to both the Wehrmacht and the Luftwaffe in their campaigns across Western Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, North Africa, the Mediterranean and finally the Ardennes and the remains of the Reich, during the Second World War. There were some 30 Knight’s Cross holders who flew in the transport units. This volume includes some 200 photographs drawn from a variety of private sources, the majority of which are previously unpublished. Alongside the photographic content, the book also includes specially prepared colour artworks and first-hand reminiscences from those who actually flew with the Transportflieger during the war.

96 pp.
$30.00

278. LUFTWAFFE COLOURS TRANSPORTER VOLUME 2: LUFTWAFFE TRANSPORTER UNITS 1943 - 1945
Martin Pegg, S,O,

This is the concluding volume of this in-depth study of the Luftwaffe’s transport units during World War Two. Undoubtedly the workhorse that is synonymous with these units was the legendary Ju 52 and this aircraft gets appropriate exposure in its transport, parachute and airlift roles. However, the units also deployed a wide range of interesting aircraft such as the massive Me 321 and Me 323 Gigant heavy-lift glider and six-engined transporter, as well as the impressive multi-engined Ju 290, Ju 352 Herkules, Ju 390 and the huge Bv 222 flying boat. Also covered will be the smaller Gotha tactical transport gliders and the role of captured USAAF B-17 Flying Fortresses and B-24 Liberators which flew agent-dropping missions for the Luftwaffe’s clandestine special tasks unit, KG200. These two volumes provide a comprehensive and highly detailed account of these units which will be required reading for all historians and modellers of the Luftwaffe during these years.

96 pp.
$30.00

279. MESSERSCHMITT Me 264 AMERIKA BOMBER
Robert Forsyth & Eddie J Creek, C,O,

In 1939, as Europe went to war, the German Air Ministry asked aircraft manufacturers for proposals for an ‘Amerikabomber’, an ultra-long-range, four-engined aircraft capable of attacking the USA from airfields in Germany. Projects were tendered by Junkers, Focke-Wulf and Messerschmitt. The latter proposed the Me264 and Messerschmitt’s personal influence was such that he was not only allowed to go ahead with the design, but was also given an immediate order for three aircraft. This book examines the history of this controversial project. Using original German documentation and rare photographs, this book details the story of the remarkable ‘Amerikabomber’ projects which were intended to bomb New York and other American cities. The aircraft types featured in the book include, in addition to the Me 264, the Ta 400, Fw 238, Ju 390 and the jet-powered Ho XVIII B flying wing. The books also studies the reality behind the myth associated with Germany’s atomic bomb carrier. 200 colour and b/w Illustrations.

128 pp.
$37.00

280. FALLSCHIRMJAGER: PORTRAITS OF GERMAN PARATROOPERS IN COMBAT

German Fallschirmjäger as you’ve never seen before! Over 160 images from the files of the Bundesarchiv in Germany, the overwhelming majority shown for the first time in print since World War II. Printed mostly full page and showing details of various uniforms and equipment, helmets with various painted camouflage schemes, wire and covers. This book is a must have for any collector or historian. over 160 large format sepia tinted b/w photographs.

192 pp.
$75.00

281. BATTLES WITH THE NACHTJAGD: THE NIGHT AIRWAR OVER EUROPE 1939-1945
Theo E.W. Boiten, C,O,

Battles of the Nachtjagd traces the parallel developments in RAF night-bombing and night-fighting in the Luftwaffe, from the pioneering efforts on both sides in this new form of airwar up to the climax of the strategic bombing offensive in 1945 and the simultaneous introduction of the Me 262 jet in the German night fighter arm. The authors have traced surviving aircrew from both sides and have succeeded in matching many Bomber Command losses to German night fighter claims. Above all this book is the gripping story of the German night fighter versus bomber war over the Third Reich 1941-1945. There are contributions from scores of veteran RAF and Commonwealth aircrew and their German adversaries, which shed new light on many aspects of the giant and deadly nocturnal battle over northwestern Europe. The narrative is extensively illustrated with more than 400 rare and mostly unpublished photographs from the personal collections of the veterans‚ wartime albums, which grippingly illustrate the strategic and tactical developments in this most deadly struggle. Over 420 b/w photographs.

336 pp.
$60.00

283. BLACK CROSS/RED STAR THE AIR WAR OVER THE EASTERN FRONT, VOLUME 3: EVERYTHING FOR STALINGRAD
Christer Bergstrom, C,O,

Never before has the history of the air war on the Eastern Front been written in such depth, in such detail, and so carefully balanced between both sides. The air war on the Eastern Front in World War II was history's largest and longest air campaign. Nevertheless, it has been one of the least known and least understood chapters of aviation history. This is because prior to the release of the Black Cross/Red Star series, publications on this immense subject have been based on material taken almost exclusively from the German side. Black Cross/Red Star, presented in several photo-laden volumes, has evolved as the most complete and detailed series ever published on the air war on the Eastern Front. Volume 3, has been subtitled Everything for Stalingrad and covers the German summer offensive in 1942; the subsequent fierce air battles over the Caucasus; the Luftwaffe's onslaught on Convoy PQ-17; the hard air war over the Central and Northern combat zones, when the Soviets launched their relief offensives in the summer and fall of 1942; and, mainly, the huge Air Battle over Stalingrad. Similar to Volume 2, Volume 3 will contain a large number of photos and 37 high-quality aircraft color profiles, by one of the best aircraft profile artists in the world--Claes Sundin.

280 pp.
$69.00

285. EBEN-EMAEL (SECRET OPERATIONS)
Ian Kemp, S,O,

First volume in this Ian Allan series which provides a graphic account of the background to the raid, the men and equipment used, the tactics adopted and how the raid evolved. A detailed analysis of the raid and its consequences separates the myth and actuality behind the German raid on this Belgian fort at the start of their assault on Belgium and France. c150 colour and b/w illustrations.

96 pp.
$30.00

286. STUKA Vol. 1: 1937-1941
Peter C. Smith, S,O,

The name Stuka is an abbreviation of the German word sturzkampfflugzeug, meaning dive bomber. The fearsome sight and sound of the Luftwaffe's Ju-87 Stuka diving on its target, its siren wailing, spearheaded German victories in Poland, Norway, the Low Countries, the Mediterranean, and Russia between 1939 and 1943. This book covers the pre-war development of the Stuka concept in Germany and early dive-bomber prototypes. The Stuka’s initial deployment, in the Nazi Legion Condor sent to assist Franco’s forces in the Spanish Civil War is examined, followed by the aircraft’s central role in the blitzkrieg war. The operational history of the aircraft continues through the Channel Battles and the Battle of Britain. The volume concludes with the opening phases of the war against Russia. Written by Peter C. Smith, an internationally renowned authority on dive- bombers and the Ju 87 in particular, the book contains an impressive selection of historic photos, artworks, and first-hand accounts from those who flew the aircraft. 200 black and white illustrations plus color artwork

96 pp.
$30.00 Volume 2 also $30

288. GOTTERDAMERUNG: LUFTWAFFE WRECKS AND GRAVEYARDS Vol. 1
Brett Green, S,O,

Photos of aircraft scrap heaps, or "graveyards", taken by advancing Allied troops in North Africa and Europe from 1942 onwards, are a subject of proven popularity with aircraft enthusiasts and modelers. These scrap heaps often contained rare mixes of aircraft bearing unit markings and schemes not seen in more conventional and well-known views. Sometimes these photos serve to disprove previous theories. Where possible, this book provides before and after photos of the aircraft featured, showing it in service as well as in its "graveyard" condition. Alongside the photographs are detailed captions describing the close-up views of unit insignia and markings where possible. Aircraft covered in this book include all types – fighters, bombers, nightfighters, transports, and maritime aircraft, and some of the photos feature aircraft shot down over British soil, particularly during the Battle of Britain. Many of the book's photos also come from the period following the defeat of the Third Reich. 200 color & black and white illustrations

96 pp.
$30.00

289. LUFTWAFFE AT WAR: GATHERING STORM 1933-1939 Volume 1
E.R. Hooton, S,O,

In 1933, when Hitler came to power, the German military, as a result of the restrictions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles, was weak. Yet within six years, a virtually unstoppable war machine was unleashed on Europe. All three elements of the armed forces played their part in the evolution of German strategy, but in terms of the Blitzkrieg, it was the Luftwaffe that had the most important role. This was to obtain air superiority over the theatre of operations and cause as much disruption as possible to the enemy’s ground forces and other assets before the army swept forward. An understanding of how the Luftwaffe developed in the years before 1939 is essential to comprehending its role when war began.
This first title in a new Classic series examines the expansion of the Luftwaffe between 1933 and 1939. Starting with the small air force inherited by the Nazis, the book sets out in detail how the Luftwaffe rapidly expanded and gained combat experience in the Spanish Civil War, before becoming the potent force that spearheaded the blitzkrieg against Poland in the autumn of 1939.

96 pp.
$30.00

289B. LUFTWAFFE AT WAR VOL. 2 BLITZKRIEG IN THE WEST 1939 - 194-
E.R. Hooton, S,O,

In the second title in this new series, Edward Hooton examines the period between the victory over Poland in 1939 and the crushing defeats of Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Norway and Denmark during the dark days of 1940 when, ultimately, Britain alone was left undefeated. As in the Polish campaign, the Luftwaffe’s role was pivotal. It won air superiority over the theatre of operations and was able to destroy much of the enemy’s materiel before the army swept forward. This book provides a detailed analysis of that achievement. 200 color and black and white illustration.

96 pp.
$30.00

290. DORNIER 20 335 PFIEL (ARROW) THE LUFTWAFFE'S FASTEST PISTON-ENGINE FIGHTER
J. Richard Smith, C,O,

A brutal but innovative design, the massive Opush-pull’ Dornier Do 335 all-weather heavy fighter was one of the many radical ideas which seemingly poured out from German aircraft designers towards the end of the Third Reich. Capable of producing a maximum speed in excess of 750km/h at an altitude of 6,400m, it was the fastest piston-engine aircraft produced by Germany in World War Two.
The authors have been collecting information and superb quality photographic material on this remarkable aircraft for many years. They have unearthed a great deal of little-known and previously unpublished material on the type. In the course of this book, they dispel many myths and produce a definitive guide to an aircraft which has been the subject of frequent erroneousassessments over the years. The Dornier Do 335 has long merited the detailed study which it finally receives in this monograph and in this book Richard Smith and Eddie Creek provide the Luftwaffe historian and the aviation modeller with a definitive guide to a remarkable aircraft, 200 color and b/w illustrations.

128 pp.
$54.00

291. AIR-LAUNCHED DOODLEBUGS: HITER'S V1 AND 111/KAMPFGESCHWADER 3 & 53
Peter Smith, C,

The V 1, or ‘Doodlebug’ or ‘Flying-bomb’ came into use in June 1944 and, together with the V 2 Rocket, was Hitler’s final hope in face of the advancing Allied forces sweeping across Europe towards Germany. Of the 8,000 that were launched within the first 80 days, some 2,300 reached the London area where they caused more death and destruction to its population and buildings. As the front line moved eastwards, many of the ground-based launch ramps became denied to the German forces and the modest range of the missile meant that other means of launching must be considered to continue the threat. An air-launching system, utilizing the Luftwaffe’s Heinkel 111 bomber, was developed and operated by the newly formed Kampfgeschwader units. This posed a dramatic new threat to the UK because the V 1’s effective range was considerably increased and it’s mobile firing point offered a much greater target area when fired from an aircraft flying over the North Sea. This is the story of the development and operation of this new form of attack and also of the Allied reaction and defense-measures taken to minimize damage.

224 pp.
$40.00

292. THE LUFTWAFFE OVER GERMANY: DEFENSE OF THE REICH
Donald Caldwell, C,O,

The Luftwaffe over Germany tells the story of one of the longest and most intense air battles in history. The daylight air struggles over Germany during World War II involved thousands of aircraft, dozens of units, and hundreds of aerial engagements. Until now, there has been no single book that covers the complete story, from the highest levels of air strategy to the individual tales of Fw 190s, Bf 109s and Me 262s in air combat against the American bomber streams. This work explores the German air defence system until its collapse in 1945. It examines the detrimental effect of Luftwaffe theory and doctrine on the German air arm's ability to defend the homeland once the Allied Combined Bomber Offensive began in earnest. The hard-pressed Luftwaffe leadership attempted to cobble together an air-defence network while at the same time tending to the combat fronts in Russia and the Mediterranean. Units developed specialised tactics and weapons for dealing with heavily defended bomber formations, while senior commanders sought to construct an elaborate command and control system integrating radar, observers, anti-aircraft guns and fighters. By mid-1944, they had lost the battle – but had exacted a terrible price from the Americans in the process. The product of a ten-year collaboration between two noted Luftwaffe historians, this work fills a major gap in the literature of World War II. The authors have examined original war diaries, logbooks, doctrine manuals, after-action reports and interviews with many combat veterans to produce a richly detailed account. Illustrated with more than 160 photographs, as well as new maps and diagrams, The Luftwaffe over Germany is certain to become the standard work on the subject. Includes total coverage of tactics, technology, weaponry and pilots, with more than 160 photographs

336 pp.
$50.00

293. BARBAROSSA: THE AIR BATTLE JULY - DECEMBER 1941
Christer Bergstrom, C,O,

Although Operation Barbarossa, the German invasion of Russia in June 1941, is widely perceived seen as a great land offensive, equally important was the aerial supremacy that the Luftwaffe achieved over the front during its early phases. Without the elimination of the threat posed by the Soviet air force, it would have been impossible for the army to have made the rapid advances of the summer and autumn of 1941.
This book provides a detailed account of the massive aerial campaign fought in the skies over the Soviet Union following the launch of Operation Barbarossa. Drawing on both Russian and German sources, the strength of Christer Bergström's writing lies in its detail, his ability to tell the story from the viewpoints of both sides and to put events in both their strategic and tactical contexts. A large number of rare and previously unpublished photographs, biographical studies of major players, data tables, technical assessments and appendices accompany the text. Compiled by one of the world's leading experts on the air war over the Eastern Front, this is the first in a series of books to cover the major phases of World War Two in this theatre of operations. 125 color and black and white illustrations.

144 pp.
$50.00

294B. AUFKLARER LUFTWAFFE RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT AND UNITS 1942 - 1945, VOLUME 2
David Wadman, S,O

Second volume of a two-part survey of the Aufklarungsflieger or reconnaissance units of the Luftwaffe and the wide variety of aircraft they operated. Included here are operations from 1942 onwards, a period which saw much development of long-range and high-altitude flights. Diagrams. 13 colour profiles. 189 b/w & 6 colour photos.

96 pp.
$30.00

295. FIGHTER ACES OF THE LUFTWAFFE IN WORLD WAR 2
Philip Kaplan, C

This book examines the reality behind the myths of the legendary German fighter aces of World War II. It explains why only a small minority of pilots - those in whom the desire for combat overrode everything - accounted for so large a proportion of the victories. It surveys the skills that a successful fighter pilot must have - a natural aptitude for flying, marksmanship, keen eyesight - and the way in which fighter tactics have developed. The book examines the history of the classic fighter aircraft that were flown, such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and the Focke Wulf Fw 190, and examines each type's characteristics, advantages and disadvantages in combat. The accounts of the experiences of fighter pilots are based on archival research, diaries, letters, published and unpublished memoirs and personal interviews with veterans. The pilots included are Werner Molders, Gunther Rall, Adolf Galland, Erich Hartmann and Johannes Steinhoff. 100 b/w photos.

208 pp.
$32.00

296. FOCKE WULF FW 190 FROM 1939 TO 1945
Dominic Breffort, S

The "other" IIIrd Reich fighter is a symbol of technology as well as sturdiness. A mythical plane, the FW 190 first appeared in 1941 and, from thenon, was to be a real problem to Allied air forces. From the Eastern front to the Defense of the Reich, including the Normandy campaign, the fighter that the last German aces flew with distinction, is illustrated in all its variety of camouflage and schemes and markings. Full color throughout.

80 pp.
$20.00

297. LUFTWAFFE EFFICIENCY AND PROMOTION REPORTS FOR THE KNIGHT'S CROSS WINNERS, 2 Volumes
French Maclean, C,O,

In World War I German and British bombers sometimes faced a few dozen light machine-guns defending the target. In World War II Luftwaffe Stuka dive-bombers braved the combined fire of over 1,000 anti-aircraft guns to sink several capital ships at Kronstadt in the Gulf of Finland. In World War I hundreds of thousands of German troops fought months to gain ground measured in yards. During World War II, eighty-five Fallschirmjäger captured one of the world's strongest fortifications at Fort Eben Emael, Belgium - manned by 1,200 defenders - in only eighteen hours in May 1940.
As a result of these and many other deeds of valor, some 1,785 Luftwaffe officers and enlisted men won the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross - World War II Germany's highest decoration for bravery. This is their story through the eyes of the commanders of 113 of these men, as recorded in their official efficiency reports contained here. Each volume has 150 b/w photos

256 pp. per volume
$60.00 per book

298. MESSERSCHMITT Me 210/410 HORNET AN ILLUSTRATED PRODUCTION HISTORY
Peter Petrick, C,O

Planned as further developments of the Bf 110, the Me 210 proved extremely troublesome, suffering from in-flight instability and landing-gear problems. The sleek Daimler Benz-powered Me 410 was much more successful, being manufactured in large numbers with more than a hundred variants and sub-variants, which this book enables the reader to distinguish and identify. 14 colour profiles. Diagrams. 5 colour & 299 b/w photos.

176 pp.
$55.00

299. FOCKE-WULF FW 190
Adam Jarski, S,O,

#7 in the Modelmania series published by AJ Press, includes free decals, complete English text, tons of technical line drawings, color plates, period photos, and detailed text, the usual type format of an AJ Press book.

128 pp.
$38.00

301. TURBOJET: HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT 1930- 1960, VOL. 1 GREAT BRITAIN AND GERMANY
Anthony Kay, C,O

This important project brings together the early histories of the development of the turbojet, turboprop and turboshaft engines for the first time. The work of twelve nations [Great Britain, Germany, the Soviet Union, the United States, Japan, France, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Czechoslovakia and Hungary] is described from the earliest days up to the end of the 1950s. This was the Golden Age of aeronautical development and in that time hundreds of engines were developed using the new and exciting gas turbine technology. These engines powered some of the most important and best loved aircraft of the century.
This first of two volumes looks at the pioneering work of British and German designers and manufacturers, starting with the very first jet engines designed by Frank Whittle before World War Two. Technical details are set in their matrix of events, personalities, politics and world history. The text is supported with almost 300 black & white photographs and drawings and the book is complete with appendices, including engine data tables.

272 pp.
$70.00

302. DORNIER 335 ARROW
J. Richard Smith, C,O

This attractive book covers the development & history of the Do 335 & its derivatives. 12 color illustrations, 23 color photos, 164 B&W photos, 184. A beautiful and definitive book by this excellent publisher who I wish released more books. Out of print.

184 pp.
$45.00

303. CAPTURED ME 109S
Jacek Jackiewicz, S,O

399 photos 151 side profiles and 32 three or four views painting schemes. Entire book is published in color. Many personal accounts also and how planes came into Allied hands. Printed on deluxe glossy paper.

180 pp.
$60.00

304. LUFTWAFFE CAMOUFLAGE AND MARKINGS 1933-1945: PHOTO ARCHIVE 1
Ken Merrick, Eddie J Creek and Brett Green, C,O

The debate over Luftwaffe paint, camouflage schemes and markings has raged for many years and continues to be a source of great interest among aviation enthusiasts and model builders. The first two volumes in the ‘Luftwaffe and Camouflage Markings’ series sought to remove much of this controversy. By returning to the original sources and through the use of specially prepared paint chips, these two volumes provided, for the first time, a definitive guide to this highly complex subject. The two volumes were extremely successful in terms of sales and attracted much praise from readers and reviewers. However, it was recognised from the start that the books could only include a fraction of the wealth of photographic material which had been unearthed in the course of the research and so the potential for further photographic supplements, featuring specific aspects of the subject, was recognised from the outset.
This is the first of these photographic supplements to the original two volumes. Compiled by Ken Merrick, the author of the original two volume Luftwaffe Camouflage and Markings 1933-1945, and fellow Australian Brett Green, each of these follow up books will major on specific aspects of Luftwaffe practice from 1933 to 1945. The key feature in this book is cockpit detail and instrumentation. Other topics covered by the photos are; day fighters, nightfighters, ground attack aircraft, bombers, maritime and reconnaissance aircraft, and those used in primarily civil and commercial capacities as well for training and liaison. The two volumes of Luftwaffe Camouflage and Markings 1933-1945 were well-received and sold in spectacular numbers despite their relatively high cover price. This new photographic supplement is certain to find a ready market amongst all those who bought the original volumes as well as all those seeking detailed reference material on this complex subject. 300 mono and colour illustrations

144pp.
$45.00

305B. FROM BARBAROSSA TO ODESSA: THE LUFTWAFFE STRIKES SOUTH-EAST JUNE-OCTOBER 1941, VOLUME 2
Denes Bernad, S,O

Second of two volumes on the air combat that took place on the southern flank of the Eastern Front following Operation Barbarossa. This volume includes an examination of the often overlooked involvement of aircraft from Axis states other than Germany, who between them claimed over 600 victories. 2 maps. 6 colour profiles. 116 b/w & 3 colour photos.

96 pp.
$30.00

306. SCHLACHTFLIEGER: LUFTWAFFE GROUND ATTACK UNITS 1937-1945
J Richard Smith, Chris Goss, Martin Pegg, Andrew Arthy, Nick Beale & Robert Forsyth, S,O,

One of the defining images of World War 2 is that of a Ju 87 Stuka dive-bombing a target. For the Luftwaffe, ground-attack aircraft represented an essential part of the German air force’s contribution to the offensive capability of the nation’s armed forces. Throughout the war, the Luftwaffe made use of these aircraft in both offensive and defensive actions. The aircraft used made a significant contribution to the German victories early in the war and to delaying defeat once the Allied forces started to advance on both the Eastern and Western Fronts. However, whilst the Ju 87 was probably the most immediately identifiable aircraft used by the Luftwaffe in ground-attack operations, it was by no means the only type. Prior to World War 2, the Luftwaffe developed these tactics using aircraft manufactured by Henschel, Arado and Heinkel. During the Spanish Civil War these were tested in real combat conditions with the Heinkel He 51 being used in support of Franco’s forces. Ground-attack aircraft were used by the Germans in most theatres of the war, including tank-busting Ju 87s on the Eastern Front and missile-fitted Focke Wulf Fw 190s after D-Day. Moreover, whilst often perceived as being employed only in daylight, Night Harassment Units using either Ju 87s or Fw 90s, were also deployed to attack after darkness had fallen. In Schlachtflieger: Luftwaffe Ground Attack Aircraft, noted French aviation historian Christian-Jacques Ehrengardt examines the development of ground-attack tactics and aircraft from the years prior to the start of World War 2 through to the final defeat of Nazi Germany in May 1945. The book, concentrating on the other aircraft types, represents an excellent companion to Peter Smith’s two volumes on the Stuka in the ‘Luftwaffe Colours’ series published in 2006. The book includes a detailed text as well as around 250 mono and and colour images, many previously unpublished, along with specially prepared colour artworks. The use of ground-attack aircraft was of critical importance to Nazi German’s initial successes in World War 2. With the publication of this book those interested in the aviation history of World War 2 and aero-modellers will gain a much better appreciation of the tactics adopted and the aircraft flown. 250 mono and colour illustrations including artworks

96 pp.
$30.00

308. PROJECT 262: THE TEST PILOT'S JOURNAL
Wolf Czaia, C,O, Flat signed (ie signed directly in the book) by Wolf Czaia.

The Messerschmitt Me 262, forerunner of all military jets and countless civil developments. Of those machines produced up to 1945 scarcely a handful remain. They are either rotting away or enshrined as lifeless museum exhibits. But since 1992 five flying replicas, true in almost every detail to the original weapons system that first allowed man to stand on the threshold of the sound barrier, have been produced in the USA. Time and again the ambitious undertaking seemed about to founder - on financial, technical and bureaucratic hurdles, upon the crash landing of the first aircraft to be completed. But nothing could deter the small band of highly qualified specialists who had devoted themselves to the project body and soul. And in the end triumph was theirs. Now one of them tells the whole story in a superb full-color illustrated book. He is Wolf Czaia, the Me 262 project's test pilot. Jim Larsen, one of the best aviation photographers in the world, is responsible for the truly breathtaking pictures that complement the text. Together, the end result sets new standards in aviation literature. Never before has a warbird project of this kind been documented in such an authentic, informative and aesthetic way: a first-hand account of the development, construction and test-flying of the new Me 262. The book comes complete with a 45 minute DVD of professional documentary film quality. The commentary is by Wolf Czaia himself and the film covers not only the manufacture of the machines but, above all, also features detailed in-cockpit as well as air-to-air sequences taken during the numerous test-flights. 151 color and 2 b/w illustrations. Also includes a DVD of 45 min length and professional documentary film quality, commentary by the author.

224 pp.
$95.00*

309. FOCKE-WULF FW 190 DORA
Jerry Crandall, C,O

Book is 9" X 12" Full Color Material covered in Fw 190 D-9 book by Jerry Crandall, Volume One 1.Foreword by Oberstleutnant a.D. Karl-Heinz Ossenkop JG 26 D-9 pilot 2.Brief story of prototype development 3.Study of the five known types of gun cowls by factory 4.D-9 into service with III./JG 54 5.Pilot initial impressions including Dortenmann s first words... What kind of contraptions are these?! 6.First losses and victories 7.Excerpts of Hans Dortenmann s diary describing his all-Yellow tail W. Nr. 210003 D-9, the first D-9 in service 8.Combat stories of D-9 pilots from III./JG 54, JG 2, IV./JG 3, JG 26, JG 51, and JG 301 9.The distinctive system of tactical markings and colors used by JG 301 10.Approximately 365 black and white photos, plus 40 color photos many previously unpublished, 72 color profiles by Thomas A. Tullis 11.Situation reports of JG 2 Dora 9 activity during March 1945 attacking the Remagen bridge 12.Flugbuch excerpts from Dora 9 pilots 13.Accurate and detailed drawings by Koichiro Abe of the D-9, D-9/R5, and D-9 with the Ta 152 tail.

344 pp.
$90.00*

signed copies of this book are also available. Each is numbered and bound in full leather, 350 copies were printed in this edition. 9 Dora pilots signed the book: Heinz Marquardt, Otto Kleinert, Pau Mungersdorff, Werner Molge, Heinz Radlauer, Karl-Heinz Ossenkop, Gerhard Frisch, Fritz Ungar, and Roderich Cescotti. Price is $175 and normal discount applies.

309B. THE FOCKE-WULF FW 190 DORA VOLUME TWO: FW 190 D-9, D-11, D-13
Jerry Crandall, C,O,

Volume two features:
More photos of Fw 190 Doras from miscellaneous and unknown units, many previously unpublished.
54 profiles and 17 top/bottom views plus many scrap pieces of artwork by Thomas A. Tullis
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
Very rare photos, profile and story featuring Adolf Galland’s JV 44 Me 262
New information, unpublished photos on the Fw 190 D-11
Detailed story of the rare Fw 190 D-13 and “Yellow 10” with new unpublished photos plus full color restoration photos
Newly discovered Dora 13 photo and profile
Section on WGr 21 cm and R4M rockets including interview with a JGr. 10 pilot with stories and profiles
Large section devoted to color and markings including 32 color photos of excellent recovered aircraft part samples with camouflage paint
19 pages of patterns and colors used by the factories that produced the Fw 190 Doras with the appropriate national markings
Recognition bands, tactical and I.D. bands in full color
Actual patent papers filed by Warnecke and Böhm to register their break-through one-coat paint formula of polymer resin paint for better adhesion to aluminum and magnesium
Original existing paint formulas developed by Luftwaffe’s premier paint company Warnecke and Böhm of RLM colors
Camouflage notes by Michael Ullmann
Many technical features of main parts such as landing gear variation, propellers, including numerous color illustrations and scrap views plus many color parts manual images, reports and documents.
Reports of units operating the D-9 in service describing technical problems
A compilation featuring the study of recovered D-9s listing colors, units, pilots and technical details.
Total of 377 photos including 76 color images of Doras!
Complete listing of known Werknummern for Dora aircraft

400 pp.
$95.00
Deluxe leatherbound autographed copy, $160* ($25 off retail)
SIGNED BY - Karl Puett, Gerhard Wolff, Willy Reschke and recently passed Gunther Rall

310. FIRST FALLSCHIRMJAGER DIVISION IN WWII VOL 1 YEARS OF ATTACK
Ben Christensen, C,O

Based on their combat achievements, friends and foes alike have singled out the men from the German 1st Parachute Division as the best soldiers in World War II, as they at Eben Emael executed the most successful commando raid of the war; on Crete the most audacious attack; and in Monte Cassino the most dogged defense. A total of 129 Knight's Crosses were awarded to men from this division - twice as many as any other German division. For the first time a comprehensive book has been written about the fate of this division based on all available sources and with the invaluable aide of veterans from the division. It is a warts-and-all tale, which gives a candid insight not only to the battles from the German perspective, but also to the minds of the men who became the backbone of the division. The books contains more than 500 color and black and white photos, many of which have never been printed before. Furthermore, there are thirty unique maps in color, thirty detailed Orders of Battle, 500 short biographies of the key personnel in the division, and a list of all the division's Knight's Cross and the German Cross in Gold winners.

The first volume, Years of Attack, follows the recruitment and training of the Fallschirmjägers and their revolutionary vertical deployment in Scandinavia, Holland, Eben Emael, Corinth and Crete through to two tough tours as elite infantry on the Eastern Front. The second volume, Years of Retreat, follows the division from the battles of El Alamein, Tunisia, Sicily, Monte Cassino, Bologna, Normandy and Brittany to the final chaotic days before the capitulation. The battles are brought to life through nearly 1,000 eyewitness accounts and add new information to all the battles fought by elements of the German 1st Fallschirmjäger Division. Illustrations: over 250 color/bw images,

288 pp.
$80.00

311. FIRST FALLSCHIRMJAGER DIVISION IN WWII VOL 2 YEARS OF RETREAT
Ben Christensen, C,O,

Based on their combat achievements, friends and foes alike have singled out the men from the German 1st Parachute Division as the best soldiers in World War II, as they at Eben Emael executed the most successful commando raid of the war; on Crete the most audacious attack; and in Monte Cassino the most dogged defense. A total of 129 Knight's Crosses were awarded to men from this division - twice as many as any other German division. For the first time a comprehensive book has been written about the fate of this division based on all available sources and with the invaluable aide of veterans from the division. It is a warts-and-all tale, which gives a candid insight not only to the battles from the German perspective, but also to the minds of the men who became the backbone of the division. The books contains more than 500 color and black and white photos, many of which have never been printed before. Furthermore, there are thirty unique maps in color, thirty detailed Orders of Battle, 500 short biographies of the key personnel in the division, and a list of all the division's Knight's Cross and the German Cross in Gold winners.

The first volume, Years of Attack, follows the recruitment and training of the Fallschirmjägers and their revolutionary vertical deployment in Scandinavia, Holland, Eben Emael, Corinth and Crete through to two tough tours as elite infantry on the Eastern Front. The second volume, Years of Retreat, follows the division from the battles of El Alamein, Tunisia, Sicily, Monte Cassino, Bologna, Normandy and Brittany to the final chaotic days before the capitulation. The battles are brought to life through nearly 1,000 eyewitness accounts and add new information to all the battles fought by elements of the German 1st Fallschirmjäger Division. Illustrations: over 250 color/bw images,

288 pp.
$80.00

312. RECON FOR ROMMEL 2(H) AIR RECON FLYERS IN N. AFRICA
C,O,

This book is the illustrated history of a Luftwaffe air reconnaissance unit serving in North Africa during WW II right from the beginning of the campaign, the 2nd Staffel of Nahaufklarungsgruppe (Heer) 14 - or 2. (H)/14 in short - was Rommel's main tactical air reconaissance in Africa. More than 400 colour and b+w photos show the unit's history, staffel members, aircraft and vehicules, documents (including Lt. Holzapfel's logbook) and the unit's own award medal and the unique colour plates taken by Lt. Holzapfel, an observation officer of this unit. The hardcover book (landscape format) has 195 pages and is completely in English and German, printed on quality art paper. This book features some of the best quality color photos you'll see anywhere, a fantastci beautiful book.

The book is divided into 4 chapters:
1. Unit history, illustated with many b+w photos.
2. The unit sections (aircraft: HS 126, Me 110, Me 108, Me 109 photographic station: tropicalized Opel Blitz, technical equipment drivers: Opel Blitz, Ford truck. AA section: 2cm Flak 30, Bofors medical section, technical section: Faun ZR prime mover, 8 ton half-track, signal section: MB 170 signal version, rarely seen in NA)
3. Annexes: unit medal, unit emblem, documents, a logbook of an observer, Lt Holzapfel - interesting for historians, losses, bibliography)
4.The colour plates, taken in 1941 (Tripolis, Arco - rare arial view!) Apollonia, Derna, mausoleum of Italo Balbo, Ghadames, Hs 126, Me 110, Fi 156, downed Hurricane, burned out He 111 at Benina airfield, captured CMP truck, Opel Blitz, VW 82 Kubel, Ju 52,Via Balbia, Derna, Pantelleria with rock hangar and Hs 126, Rommel, Kesselring, Staffel officer and commanders wearing the RK, Mechili battleground with British trucks in rarely seen Caunter camouflage, African airfields.) (96 pages in colour) more than 400 photos, 140 colour plates, photos showing technical motives (vehicles-aircraft) are full page, Text in German-English.

195 pp
$86.00

313. . LUFTWAFFE SQUADRONS 1939 - 45 (THE ESSENTIAL AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION GUIDE)
Chris Bishop, C,O-

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.

192 pp.
$35.00

314. LUFTWAFFE AT WAR
Waldemar Trojca, C,O

I know, you're thinking the dull drudgery of another Luftwaffe photo book. This is quite nice though, I believe these are all new photos, around 300 in total, plus 24 pages in full color of gorgeous color plates showing various aircraft, many obscure, their colors, markings, insignia etc. The paper used is excellent glossy paper and really makes a difference for the quality of photos. The photos are a very nice variety, including wreckage, one showing a Storch that crash landed on railway tracks laying flat a freight car.

208 pp.
$60.00

315. MESSERSCHMITT ME 262 IN DEFENCE OF THE THIRD REICH
Murawski, S,O,

Chronicle of the first operational jet fighter and its contribution to the defense of Germany with Erprokungskommando 262, Kommando Nowotny, Jagdgeschwader 7 and other units. Includes 58 b/w photos, 26 color walk-around photos (Me 262B-1a WNr 110639), 8 pages of 1/72 scale drawings showing all production variants and 8 color profiles (2 with plan views). Also features free masks and decals in 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72 scale, English text.

76 pp.
$21.00

316. THE BATTLE OF FRANCE THEN AND NOW: SIX NATIONS LOCKED IN AERIAL COMBAT SEPTEMBER 1939 TO JUNE 1940
Peter Cornwell, C,O

In these pages, Peter Cornwell tells the story of the greatest air battle of the Second World War when six nations were locked in combat over north-western Europe for a traumatic six weeks in 1940. We begin our account in September 1939 when the newly-formed British Air Forces in France sent the first squadrons to the Continent. This Phoney War period is told through the eyes of Flying Officer Edward Hall, Adjutant of No. 73 Squadron, who claimed his as the first squadron to be sent to France and the last to leave. His unofficial war diary transports us back over 60 years to the immediacy of the period before Hitler launched his Blitzkrieg in May 1940. As far as RAF fighter squadrons in France were concerned, it was an all-Hurricane show, yet it was the Blenheim and Battle crews who suffered the brunt of the casualties. Every aircraft lost or damaged through enemy action while operating in France is listed together with the fate of the crews. Fighting a rearguard action almost from Day One, retreating from airfield to airfield as the panzers roared westwards, the story of the British Air Forces in France has never been told in this way before as it has largely been overshadowed by the Battle of Britain which followed, yet the Battle of France was even more costly in lives lost.
Peter Cornwell now redresses the balance as he describes the day-to-day events as the battle unfolds, and details the losses suffered by all six nations involved: Britain, France, Holland, Belgium, Germany and, rather belatedly, Italy. The Royal Air Force lost more than a thousand aircraft of all types over the Western Front during the six-week battle, but Luftwaffe losses were even higher at over 1,800 aircraft. Having the disadvantage of fighting over foreign soil, the RAF had many men made prisoner when baling out or crashing behind enemy lines. All told, between September 3, 1939 and June 24, 1940, the RAF lost 1,127 airmen, of whom 415 paid the supreme sacrifice. Their names, and the cemeteries where they lie or the memorials where they are commemorated, are listed so their memory be not forgotten. They were - as Flying Officer Hall describes them - 'the First of the Few'. Over 900 Illustrations.

592 pp.
$90.00*

317. BOMBER UNITS OF THE LUFTWAFFE 1933 - 1945 A REFERNCE SOURCE, VOLUME 1: UNITS, FORMATION AND REDESIGNATIONS, COMMANDERS, KEY OPERATIONS, CODES AND EMBLEMS
Henry De Zeng, C,O,

During the interwar years, military planners sought new strategies to pursue in the event of any future war. Both in Britain and in particular, in Germany there were exponents of the theory that a major contribution to winning such a war could be made by exploiting the potential of bombers to expand the battlefield to the home front of their opponents, damaging the moral of the civilian population and disrupting the means of production. In Germany, the concept of Blitzkrieg relied heavily upon the use of the Luftwaffe’s bomber force. From the Spanish Civil War through to Barbarossa, the integration of the Kampfflieger forces into the overall strategy proved highly successful. Once, however, Germany was forced onto the retreat, the tactics of the Luftwaffe’s bomber forces changed from offensive actions to the defensive. This, the first of two volumes, provides an unprecedented level of information on the organisation of the Luftwaffe’s bomber forces. Some 50 bomber Geschwader are covered in the two volumes, together with their component Staff flights and Gruppen. The books will cover pre-war formations, designations and reorganisations and continue through to the end of the war, with locations, bases and transfers together with an exhaustive breakdown of theatres of operations, key battles, missions carried out and aircraft types that were flown by each unit. They have, in addition, comprehensive listings of unit commanders with information on when, and often where, they were in command. As well as the aircraft, each volume includes photographs of many unit commanders. The authors also list all known bibliographic sources as a cross-referencing tool. Each volume is illustrated with large numbers of photographs, many of these will be in colour, depicting bomber aircraft in their unit markings with, wherever possible, close-ups of the unit emblems and badges. As far as is possible each unit is also illustrated with an emblem in full colour and a number of these will not have been seen before. The two authors, who are well-known and highly respected as experts in their field, have spent some twenty years compiling this most comprehensive and detailed history of the Luftwaffe’s bomber units. This is another major reference work aimed at aviation historians and modellers. In terms of its scope, it is best compared to Ken Merrick’s acclaimed Luftwaffe Camouflage and Markings volumes and these books will be sought by the same audience. c400 colour & mono photos

208 pp.
$60.00*

318. BOMBER UNITS OF THE LUFTWAFFE 1933-1945: A REFERENCE SOURCE VOLUME 2
Henry De Zeng, C,O

The two authors, who are well-known and highly respected as experts in their field, have spent some twenty years compiling the most comprehensive and detailed history and listing of all the Luftwaffe’s bomber units. This is the second volume that covers some of the fifty bomber Geschwader, together with their component Staff flights and Gruppen. The books cover pre-war formation, designation and reorganisation and continue through to the end of the war, with locations, bases and transfers together with an exhaustive break down of theatres of operations, key battles and missions flown and aircraft types that were flown by each unit. In addition there are comprehensive listings of unit commanders and when – and often where – they were in command.
This is the second and final volume of a highly detailed and extraordinarily well researched piece of work, which has never been attempted in such a way before. It is effectively unique and will become a standard reference for enthusiasts, aviation historians and authors. The book will be profusely illustrated with a large number of unseen photographs depicting bomber aircraft in their unit markings with, wherever possible, close-ups of the unit emblems and badges, of which many could be in colour. In addition the book contains unique photographs of many of the unit commanders. c250 mono and colour photographs plus art works,

208 pp.
$50.00

319. KURSK THE AIR BATTLE - JULY 1943
Chirster Bergstrom, C ,O,

Fought in July and August 1943, the Battle of Kursk is widely regarded as the greatest tank battle in the history of warfare. This exceptional new book examines the massive confrontation which raged in the air over the front as the huge German and Soviet armoured forces clashed on the ground.
Compiled by one of the world’s leading experts on the subject of the air war over the Eastern Front, Christer Bergström, Kursk: The Air Battle, is the third in a popular series of books covering the major phases of the air war in this theatre of operations. No single study has ever been written in English on the air aspect of this momentous battle. The author’s unique ability to tell the story from the viewpoints of both sides and from both strategic and tactical contexts makes this essential reading for all historians. There is also an impressive array of eye-witness material accompanied by a stunning collection of previously unpublished photographs, ‘biography boxes’, plus data tables, technical assessments and appendices. c150 mono and colour photographs,

144 pp.
$50.00 OUT OF STOCK

320. GERMAN AIRCRAFT IN THE SOVIET UNION AND RUSSIA
Yefim Gordon, C,O,

The first German aircraft to reach Russia found their way there before World War 1 and during the war some 120-150 German aircraft were captured. The St Petersburg-based aircraft factory belonging to Lebedev then built copies of captured aircraft, mainly of the Albatross types, under the designations Lebed’-IX, Lebed’-XI, Lebed’-XII, Lebed’-18, Lebed’-24 and others. Many of these aircraft were then used in Russia in the Civil War, including the LVG aircraft of different types, and many captured aircraft. Between 1922 and 1924 the Soviet Russia also acquired several hundred fighters, reconnaissance aircraft and passenger aircraft produced by the Fokker firm which had moved from Germany to the Netherlands. Imports also included some aircraft types produced by the Junkers company. Some of these types were also built at the Junkers factory based at Fili (near Moscow) under the terms of a concession which lasted until 1927. The same period saw the introduction of passenger aircraft from the Dornier company. The Heinkel HD-37c fighter was tested in the USSR and put into limited production as the I-7. The Heinkel He 5c was acquired in two examples. The Soviet Navy obtained 30 Heinkel HD-55 flying boats (they were known as the KR-1 in Soviet service). Some 80 Dornier Wal flying boats were purchased for the Navy and for transport duties in the Arctic regions. A clandestine flying school for the Reichswehr was set up in Lipetsk in the USSR. After 1933 purchases of German aircraft stopped. During the Spanish war of 1936-1939 two types of captured German aircraft were tested in the USSR. These were the Messerschmitt Bf 109B fighter and the Heinkel He 111B bomber. In 1940 the Germans sold to the Soviet Union several examples of their military aircraft; these included the Bf 109E, Bf 110C, He 100, Ju 88A-1, He 111E, Do 17, Do 215B-3, Focke-Wulf Fw 58, Bücker Bü 131 Jungmeister, Bü 133 Jungmann, Fieseler Fi-156 Storch. All of them were thoroughly studied in the USSR. During WW2 the Soviet troops also captured a big number of German aircraft of different types, some of which were tested in the USSR and played an important part in the development and production of Soviet-designed jet aircraft. In 1945 the Soviet authorities set up in the Soviet-occupied part of Germany special design bureaux staffed with German engineers for the purpose of developing jet engines and jet-powered aircraft. These design bureaux were soon transferred to the USSR and their work resulted production of the mighty NK-12 turboprop engine which powers to this day the Tu-95 strategic bombers. During the Cold War period co-operation between the Soviet Union and Germany in the field of aviation technology was limited primarily to contacts with the German Democratic Republic. Co-operation with the Federal Republic of Germany did not begin to come under way before the late 1980s but in the early 1990s studies were made of an eventual co-operation between some German companies and the Myasishchev Design Bureau (EMZ) in the development and manufacture of the MM-1 (‘Moscow-München’) turboprop airliner. Illustrated throughout, some color profiles,

320 pp.
$60.00

321. MESSERSCHMITT ME 109 IN SWISS AIR FORCE SERVICE
Georg Hoch, C,O,

This book describes the procurement, operation and technical aspects of the legendary Messerschmitt Me 109 in Swiss service during and after World War II. The aircraft and its procurement during the 1930s and 1940s are described in detail, as are the internal quarrels and errors in planning. The Me 109G "Gustav" is extensively discussed, and a chapter on camouflage paint and markings will be of special interest to modelers. The book also contains nearly 450 mostly unpublished photographs, including color. Georg Hoch was born in 1943 in Zurich, and was an instructor in the Luftwaffe. His specialties included aircraft armament, structure, and war repairs. over 450 bw/color images,

256 pp.
$60.00

322. OPERATION DRVAR: A FACSIMILE OF OFFICIAL KRIEGSBERICHTER REPORTS ON THE ATTCK BY SS-FALLSCHIRMJAGER ON TITO'S HEADQUARTERS MAY 25, 1944
Branislav Radovic, S,O, stiff wrap around covers held closed with velcro.

This book is a text and photographic facsimile of two very rare after action reports by Luftwaffe kriegsberichter (war correspondents) chronicling Operation “Drvar” where German airborne and land forces attempted to capture or kill the Yugoslav communist partisan leader Tito in his headquarters in Drvar, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Includes text in English and German, and over forty rare photographs. over 40 bw images,

64 pp.
$30.00

323. FALLSCHIRMJAGER: STORMING THE GRAN SASSO, THE LIBERATION OF MUSSOLINI 12 SEPTEMBER 1943
Oscar Gonzalez Lopez, S,O-

This book details the spectacular rescue mission mounted by elite German SS Paratroopers to liberate the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, who was holed up in Gran Sasso. It includes interviews with many surivivors of the mission, and many previously unpublished photographs, many from private collections.
64 pp.
$18.00

324. MESSERSCHMITT BF 110 C, D, & E AN ILLUSTRATED STUDY: VARIANTS, WEAPONS, EQUIPMENT
John Vasco, C,O,

Contains a wealth of new material on the B, C, D and E variants of this aircraft, including many previously unpublished photographs and high quality artwork and colour profiles. This detailed examination of the aircraft will be in an invaluable work of reference to historians and modellers of the BF 110. Coverage includes variants, weapons and equipment. Diagrams. 2 colour 3-views. 25 colour variant profiles. 295 b/w & 32 colour photos.

192 pp.
$55.00

325. ACE PROFILES - THE MEN AND THEIR AIRCRAFT

#1 HANS-EKKEHARD BOB
Christer Bergstrom, S,O

The story of Hans-Ekkehard Bob’s wartime career is one which personifies the life and experiences of many of the Luftwaffe’s leading Experten – but Bob numbered himself amongst the few who had flown in one of Germany’s pre-war bi-plane fighter units through to the Me 262 jet fighter in 1945. He took part in the campaigns in Poland and France, and fought in some of the most intense air combats of the Battle of Britain shooting down fourteen Spitfires and Hurricanes, following which he was awarded the coveted Ritterkreuz – the Knight’s Cross – before being posted to the Balkans. Then came Russia – a vast, challenging battlefront which tested men and machines to their limit. He survived, and when he finally left the Eastern Front in early 1943 he had 56 confirmed victories to his credit – all scored flying the Messerschmitt Bf 109. When 292 ShAP attempted to attack Dugino aerodrome on the morning of 17 December, Bob scrambled as the Il-2s appeared on the horizon. The fast-approaching Shturmoviks and Bob’s climbing Bf 109 G-2 met head on; Bob had opened fire with all three cannon before he even had the gear up. The first Il-2 exploded and crashed in a snow drift. Bob turned and pursued another, opening up with all his cannon, until this too crashed into the ground. The congratulations from his Staffel mates over the radio were apparently intercepted by the Soviets, for on the following day they heard Radio Moscow announce: ‘Sooner or later we will get the commander of the Devil’s squadron.’ Transferred to the West, he went into action against USAAF heavy bombers and led the famed Jagdgeschwader 3 ‘Udet’ on operations. The end of the war saw him serving with Adolf Galland’s famous
JV 44. Acclaimed aviation historian Christer Bergstöm has drawn upon personal recollections and records to produce this in-depth and graphic account of the wartime experiences of one the Luftwaffe’s leading Jagdflieger. The text is enhanced by rare photographs taken from Hans-Ekkehard Bob’s own collection as well as highly detailed colour artwork by leading aviation artist, Claes Sundin. At the last moment, Bob pushed the stick forward and attempted to dive his Bf 109 to the left, and beneath the crippled bomber. But his manoeuvre was carried out a fraction of a second too late… Bob flashed beneath the bomber and, just as he did, he heard a crash and felt a terrible jolt. Looking back, he saw that his Bf 109 had lost its whole tail section, and he also saw that a part of the bomber’s starboard wing was missing. 77 rare b+w photographs, 11 beautiful colour artwork profiles.

72 pp.
$30.00

#2 MAX-HELLMUTH OSTERMANN
Christer Bergstrom, S,O,

The distance to the Spitfire diminished to 100 metres – by which time the wings of the Spitfire covered the circle in his gunsight – and Ostermann was still holding his fire. In the next second, the Spitfire opened fire and the Bf 109 in front dived away. This was the moment Ostermann had been waiting for. He pressed both firing buttons and immediately scored a series of direct hits. The Spitfire burst into flames and descended vertically, leaving a grey plume of smoke. A moment later a sudden white eruption of spray in the sea below indicated the point where the Spitfire went in… From a young, inexperienced, novice pilot who struggled to master the twin-engined Messerschmitt Bf 110 Zerstörer in early 1940 to a fearsome exponent of the Bf 109 over the English Channel, Yugoslavia and the Russian Front, Max-Hellmuth Ostermann’s war ended in August 1942 with 102 confirmed aerial victories to his credit – the majority of them against the Soviet Air Force. When Strebenk saw the German four-aircraft Schwarm disperse and the enemy pilots came breaking into him, he banked to the left to evade the attack. But that did not help him against a skilful pilot like Max-Hellmuth Ostermann. The German pilot opened the throttle wide and was soon in position, 180 metres behind Strebenk’s Bf 109. When Karlo Strebenk tried to evade through a descending left turn, Ostermann’s cannon shells ripped through the fuselage and wings of his Bf 109 in a perfect deflection shot. The Yugoslavian Messerschmitt turned over and fell vertically toward the earth until it exploded in a field below. Karl Strebenk had no chance of surviving. Whilst to date, the diminutive Ostermann has not been regarded by English language historians as one of the most renowned of the Luftwaffe Experten, he was nevertheless decorated with the Knight’s Cross with Oakleaves and Swords – the tenth officer in the German armed forces to receive the award – for his ‘repeatedly proven herosim’. Ostermann frequently scored two victories in one day and his final operations saw him in command of a Staffel of JG 54, the famous Grünherzgeschwader. A glance at the ammunition counter in front of him told him that he still had enough ammunition left, so he kicked hard on the rudder and dived down. He singled out one DB-3 and hung on to it as it raced, just metres above the treetops of a forest. This was dangerous flying. The Bf 109 bucked and bounced in the slipstream from the bomber’s twin engines, and Ostermann had to hold the stick hard so that his fighter was not pushed into the treetops which flashed past underneath. When he gave the first burst of fire, the air currents caused him to miss. He pushed the throttle handle forward, turned out of the slipstream and attacked obliquely from astern instead. Flashes indicated hits on the starboard engine and fuselage of the bomber. The engine emitted a trail of smoke which rapidly grew thick and black... 50 rare b+w photographs, 13 beautiful colour artwork profiles.

64 pp.
$30.00

326. THE LUFTWAFFE RITTERKREUZTRAGER 1939 - 1945 A RESOURCE GUIDE TO THE ACES AND THEIR AIRCRAFT

NO. 1 HANS-JOACHIM MARSEILLE
James H. Kitchens, III and John R. Beaman, S,O,

Few fighter pilots in the history of aviation have achieved such spectacular recognition as Hans-Joachim Marseille. His accomplishments over the deserts of North Africa during the SecondWorld War earned him the sobriquet ‘The Star of Africa’. On one day in September 1942, he accounted for no fewer than seventeen Allied aircraft shot down in three missions. His final score of 158 enemy aircraft would be the highest such achievement against the Western Allies throughout the war. This book is not intended as another biography or photographic account of Marseille’s life and career, but rather as a valuable and unique encyclopaedia to the prevailing historical record on the man and his aircraft, from his early Bf 109 E to the Bf 109 G of his later operational service with Jagdgeschwader 27 in Africa. Based on sustained and exacting study by the authors, both of whom are internationally recognised authorities on the Luftwaffe, this study offers those already familiar with Marseille an immensely rich and easy to use reference source which may well dispel numerous preconceptions. To those approaching the subject in detail for the first time, the book will provide comprehensive analysis and revealing insight into Marseille’s aircraft as well as a guide for further study.
With fascinating photographs and specially commissioned artwork by leading aviation artist, Tom Tullis, this is the reference source for Hans-Joachim Marseille and his aircraft. 37 rare b+w and color photographs, 10 beautiful colour artwork profiles and 15 rudder profiles

64 pp.
$28.00

326. HANS-JOACHIM MARSEILLE: AN ILLUSTRATED TRIBUTE TO THE LUFTWAFFE "STAR OF AFRICA"
Robert Tate, C,O,

This new book is a look at the man better known as "The Star of Africa" on the 65th anniversary of his death - legendary Luftwaffe ace Hans-Joachim Marseille. Tate takes a look at Marseille's personality, flying skills, physical attributes, tactics, and victories through the words of historians and the men that flew with and against Marseille in the North African desert. over 260 bw/color images.

224 pages.
$50.00

327. LUFTWAFFE OVER SEVASTOPOL
Marek Murawski, S,O,

Kagero Air Battles Series 6; Murawski. Examines the Luftwaffe in combat over Sevastopol and Kerch from the autumn of 1941 through the summer of 1942. Covers the assault on the Crimean Peninsula and operations 'Trappenjagd' and 'Störfang' in addition to the aces, leaders, units deployed, aircraft types utilized and the tactics they employed. Includes first-hand accounts, concise narrative with endnotes and is illustrated with 52 b/w photos plus 5 full color profiles - 3 subjects printed on double sided fold-out page. Also includes bonus decals in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale. English text;

52 pp.
$29.00

328. LUFTWAFFE FIGHTERS AND FIGHTER BOMBERS OVER THE FAR NORTH: UNITS, CAMOUFLAGE, MARKINGS, 1940 - 1945
Andreas Brekken, C,O

The Luftwaffe's campaign in Scandinavia and the Far North - the 'Eismeerfront' - from 1940 to 1045 has long been uncharted territory in terms of historical research. Air operations were demanding and intensive, the two main fighter units, JG 5 and II./JG 77 were engaged against both the RAF and Soviet Air Force. This exhaustive account focuses primarily on camouflage and markings but also examines the structure and organisation of the force, losses and accidents, unit commanders and junior officers. 94 colour profiles. 325 b/w & 20 colour photos.

160 pp.
$50.00

329. BAGRATION TO BERLIN: THE FINAL AIR BATTLES IN THE EAST, 1944 - 45
Christer Bergstrom, C,0

Written by a leading expert in World War 2 air operations on the Eastern Front, this is the last in a quartet of books that together gives total coverage of air battles in this theatre of war from 1941 to 1945. It details the final phase of air operations in the East from late 1943, and then covers the German defensive operations around the River Dnepr and the Sea of Azov in September 1943, and the subsequent German retreat and the air bridge to Cherkassy in early 1944. Final coverage is given to the major Soviet offensive against the Army Group Centre in mid-1944, the fall of Romania and the autumn battles in Poland, Courland and on the Vistula, ending with the major Soviet winter offensive of early 1945 and the last ditch battles over Berlin itself. The strength of the author’s writing lies not only in the fantastic in-depth detail, but the ability to tell the story from the viewpoints of both sides and also from both strategic and tactical contexts. There is also unique eye-witness material and the text is accompanied by a large number of rare and many previously unpublished photographs, ‘biography boxes’, plus data tables, technical assessments and appendices. 400 b/w photos,

144 pp.
$53.00

330. HEINKEL HE 219 UHI AJ PRESS MONOGRAPH 21
Marek Rys, S,O, English text.

120 b&w photos, 41 color photos, 10 color le), 11 drawings, 6 tables, 1 insert of A1 size fold out with drawings in 1:48 scale.
"Heinkel He 219 Uhu must have been the most tragic victim of intrigues and competition for power in the RLM during the Second World War. This excellent night fighter could have become a dangerous weapon against Allied bombers that attacked the Third Reich under the cover of darkness. Fortunately for them, rulers of Nazi Germany were more interested in insisting on their own ideas and reaching high posts in the hierarchy. Heinkel and his aircraft were sacrificed at the altar of political scheming and personal envy."

96 pp.
$38.00

331. NIGHT FIGHTERS: LUFTWAFFE AND THE RAF AIR COMBAT OVER EUROPE 1939-1945
Colin D. Heaton, C

Night Fighters examines the historical, technological, tactical, and strategic evolution of limited visibility aerial combat as the air forces of Great Britain and Germany dueled in the night skies during WWII. The book is based on extensive research and interviews with the key planners responsible for their respective national strategies governing the conduct of the nighttime air war as well as the airmen who fought the war. This arena of WWII combat produced a plethora of technological innovations, the results of which are seen today in everyday military and civilian life. This book provides a detailed historical analysis of the men, methods, machines, and devices that forever altered the course of aviation, military, and scientific history during the air war in the night skies of WWII. 35 photos.

224 pp.
$28.00

332. WOLFRAM VON RICHTHOFEN: MASTER OF THE GERMAN AIR WAR
James S. Corum, C

Luftwaffe commander Wolfram von Richthofen was a brilliant master of the tactical and operational air war and one of the key catalysts in the resurrection of Germany’s air force. Long overshadowed in history by his cousin, World War I’s famous “Red Baron,” von Richthofen served in seven major air campaigns from 1936 to 1944, and as senior air commander he was always at the center of the action. For this first full-length biography of von Richthofen, James Corum has mined the field marshal’s extensive diaries, which provide a detailed record of military campaigns, tactical and operational problems, interactions with other commanders, and his assessment of methods and weaponry. He has also drawn on interviews with former Luftwaffe members and on his unparalleled access to von Richthofen family papers and photos. Corum reveals how, before World War II, von Richthofen played a central role in developing and building the Luftwaffe and such famous aircraft as the Me 109 fighter and He 111 bomber. He then delivered tactical and operational successes in the Spanish Civil War, where he established the close air support tactics that became an essential trademark of the German blitzkrieg. As commander of the Special Air Division in the invasion of Poland, he demonstrated the effectiveness of massed airpower and in 1940 helped produce a dramatic German victory in France by providing close air support for Von Kleist’s panzer divisions as they raced to the English Channel. Later he also led the Luftwaffe’s Second Air Fleet against the Allied landings in Sicily, Salerno, and Anzio. Providing a fully rounded portrait, Corum also cites von Richthofen’s signal defeats in the Battle of Britain and around Stalingrad; depicts his arrogant and ruthless tendencies; and reveals his loyal but naïve belief in Hitler. Cutting through the myths that have grown around von Richthofen’s life, Corum’s study fills a major gap in the literature and offers new insight into German military culture, Hitler’s strategic thinking, and their impact on the German way of war. Illustrated with a few photos and maps,

421 pp.
$35.00

333. FALLSCHIRMJAGER IN PORTRAIT
Chris Mason, C,O,

A little more than 30,000 men of the Wehrmacht and SS qualified to wear the famed Fallschirmschützenabzeichen, or Paratrooper Badge, between 1936 and 1944. The badges they wore, and the images of the men who wore them, are avidly sought by collectors and historians around the world today. The authors have assembled over 300 indoor and outdoor posed portrait photographs of the Fallschirmjäger for this volume, most never before published, providing a fascinating representation of the photographer’s art in World War II and a superb study of their uniforms, badges and insignia. In poses ranging from fierce to thoughtful and even poignant, the German paratroops of World War II are seen here in perfect focus, as they wanted to be seen, preserved in deliberate portraiture for posterity. over 300 full-page, sepia toned b/w images,

304 pp.
$100.00

334. LUFTWAFFE OVER TUNISIA NOVEMBER 1942 - FEBRUARY 1943
by Marek Murawski, S,O,

Examines the Luftwaffe in combat over Tunisia from the autumn of 1942 through the winter of 1943. Covers the combat actions during Operation Torch, Luftwaffe offensive operations during December 1942, the 2-front aspect of the air war, retreat after the fall of Tripoli, and the Battle of Kasserine Pass. Covers both the men and machines utilized and includes first-hand accounts, concise narrative with endnotes. Illustrated with 56 b/w photos plus 5 full color profiles - 3 subjects printed on double sided fold-out page. Also includes bonus decals in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale. English text; Air Battles Series 7; Murawski.

56 pp.
$29.00

334B. LUFTWAFFE OVER TUNISIA VOL. II: FEBRUARY - MARCH 1943
Marek Murawski, S,O,

Examines the Luftwaffe in combat over Tunisia from the autumn of 1942 through the winter of 1943. Covers the combat actions during Operation Torch, Luftwaffe offensive operations during December 1942, the 2-front aspect of the air war, retreat after the fall of Tripoli, and the Battle of Kasserine Pass. Covers both the men and machines utilized and includes first-hand accounts, concise narrative with endnotes. Illustrated with 56 b/w photos plus 5 full color profiles - 3 subjects printed on double sided fold-out page. Also includes bonus decals in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale.

56 pp.
$29.00

335. LUFTWAFFE COLOURS 1935 - 1945
Michael Ullmann, C,O, revised and expanded

Much has been written about the Luftwaffe but no aspect has been more controversial than the question of camouflage and markings of the aircraft. In this comprehensive study, the author follows the development and use of many colours used and establishes the links between the then standard RAL colours and those adopted by the German Air Ministry. Using much original documentation he reveals how and why these finishes were developed and applied to both military and Lufthansa aircraft – in such detail that anyone with an interest in the subject, either as an historian, model-maker or aircraft preservationist – can recreate Luftwaffe colours with unprecedented accuracy. Supplemented by over 300 photographs, over 40 drawings and 16 pages of detailed colour aircraft profiles, Luftwaffe Colours presents a remarkable insight into the art of WWII German camouflage markings. This fantastic book is completely revised and updated providing new information no dark camouflage colours and changes to aircraft markings. An accurate colour chart is included so that anyone with an interest in the subject can recreate Luftwaffe colours with unprecedented accuracy.

360 pp
$60.00

336. THE LAST OF THE FEW: AN ME 262 PILOT REMEMBERS
Hans Busch, S

The story of one of the elite of the Luftwaffe, one of the first men to pilot a jet propelled aircraft, this is the autobiography of Hans Busch. Hans starts off his service flying in the Hitler Youth, his career Officer Cadet days training on many aircraft up until his transfer to KG51 for Me 262 training in the last desperate months of the way trying to defend the Fatherland against the Terror Bombers of the Allies who were mercilessly attacking anythinga that moved in what was then left of the Reich. Hans recalls the many interesting events in his life, his meetings with: Hitler, Hans Baur and Luftwaffe Ace General Galland amongst others. He describes his later life in his adopted homeland of the U.S. where he is in demand to speak to youth groups and young pilots about his life. Illustrated with photos,

214 pp.
$24.00*

338. THE FINNISH AIR FORCE SIX VOLUMES
Kari Stenman, C,O, (please note, many of these arrived with slightly bumped corners and I lowered the price across the board as a result)
PRICE $63 per volume or $360 for the set, all prices net.

Each volume of this series is compiled keeping those in mind who are interested in aviation history, warfare and modeling.The size of each book is A4 (210x297 mm) with laminated hard covers with an average of over 300 top quality pictures per volume of both men and machines, supplemented by extensive appendixes of units, commanders, dislocations, colours and markings and individual aircraft histories. Each volume averages 200 pages.

FINNISH AIR FORCE I: 1918-27
This book Finnish Air Force I is the first volume of a series covering the phases of the Finnish air arm. This volume deals with the first ten years, during which a zero aircraft branch of a recently independent country was developed into an air force with 135 aircraft. The main text covers the way to independence, civil war, border conflicts, German and French influences, British intervention to Russia, founding the aircraft factory etc.

FINNISH AIR FORCE VOLUME II: 1928-40
This book Finnish Air Force II is the second volume of a series covering the phases of the Finnish air arm. This volume deals with the second decade and the way to war. The focus is in Soviet Union’s attempt to conquer Finland, the Winter War.

FINNISH AIR FORCE VOLUME III: 1941
This book Finnish Air Force III is the third volume of a series covering the phases of the Finnish air arm. This volume deals with the first six months of the Continuation War. The focus is in Finland’s attempt to take back the areas lost to the Soviet Union in the Winter War. The main text covers the build-up of the Finnish Air Force, gradual forming of the comrade-in-arms with Germany and the offensive itself. It runs on a daily basis with comprehensive victory and loss lists and quotes from both
Finnish and Russian war diaries and combat reports.

FINNISH AIR FORCE VOLUME IV: 1942
This book Finnish Air Force IV is the fourth volume of a series covering the phases of the Finnish air arm. This volume deals with 1942, the first stalemate year of the Continuation War. The focus is in Finland’s attempt to keep the air superiority against the increasing Soviet air forces.
The main text runs on a daily basis with comprehensive victory and loss lists and quotes from both Finnish and Russian war diaries and combat reports. Orders of Battle of the Red air forces is presented also for comparison.

FINNISH AIR FORCE V: 1943
This book Finnish Air Force V is the fifth volume of a series covering the phases of the Finnish air arm. This volume deals with 1943, the second stalemate year of the Continuation War. The focus is in Finland’s repelling the Soviet Baltic Fleet in their break out efforts from the blockade of Kronstadt assisted by ever increasing air forces. The main text runs on a daily basis with comprehensive victory and loss lists and quotes from both Finnish and Russian war diaries and combat reports. Orders of Battle of the Red air forces is presented also for comparison.

FINNISH AIR FORCE VI: 1944
This book Finnish Air Force VI is the sixth volume of a series covering the phases of the Finnish air arm. This volume deals with 1944, the final year of the Continuation War. The focus is in Finland’s repelling the Soviet major offensives on the Karelian Isthmus and Olonets. These defensive victories made it possible to negotiate a separate peace term, which lead to a cease-fire on 4 September 1944 and a truce a fortnight later. Thereafter followed a short war against the Germans in Lapland. The main text runs on a daily basis with comprehensive victory and loss lists and quotes from both Finnish and Russian war diaries and combat reports. Orders of Battle of the Red air forces is presented also for comparison.

339. RED STARS 5 - BALTIC FLEET AIR FORCE IN THE WINTER WAR
F Geust, G Petrov and S Tirkeltaub, C

The fifth volume of the acclaimed Red Stars -book series describes the operations of the Air Force of the Soviet Baltic Fleet (VVS KBF) during the Winter War between USSR and Finland which lasted from November 30 1939 to March 13 1940, with Finnish ports and shipping being main targets of the Soviet attacks. Red Stars Vol. 5 is the result of several years of labour by the well-known aviation historians Carl-Fredrik Geust and Gennadiy Petrov who have now been joined by Samuil Tirkeltaub. A balanced and in-depth view of the air combat operations of both sides is presented, including identification and analysis of victory claims and losses. The extremely detailed day-to-day chronicle is based on extensive archive research in both countries, and is accompanied by some 300 top quality photographs (including unique air recce photos of both fighting sides - taken both before and during the Winter War), 18 color profiles and full Order of Battle and loss tables. For the first time ever air photos taken by the Finnish Air Force of Soviet AF bases in summer 1939 are published.

192 pp.
$59.00*

340. GERMAN AIRCRAFT IN FINLAND 1939 - 1945
Authors: Kalevi Keskinen and Kari Stenman, S,

The book German Aircarft in Finland 1939 is the 16th of the book series about the history of the Finnish Air Force. This illustrated book concentrates on the operation of the German aircraft at the northern front against the Russians. The material also includes photographs from the occupation of Norway and operations of ground and air bases of north Norway. Planes are introduced in types and essential background information is presented in captions. The book particularly focuses on Gefechtsverband Kuhlmey planes which provided assistance to Finns in summer 1940. There is a brief description about the usual progress at war and a specification of the most important flight units at the front. The book has 275 photographs and 40 squadron symbols in color.

128 pp.
$30.00*

341. WINGS OF THE BLACK CROSS NUMBER: INCLUDING RARE PHOTOS OF A MIMETALL PRODUCED FW 190 A-9
Mark Proulx, S,O

Photo album of Luftwaffe aircraft, glimpsed in this volume: Bf 109G-4/6/10, Fw 190A-5/9/F-8, Me 262A-1a, Do 335A-0, Bf 110G, Fw 200 Condor, He 111H/P-2, Do 23 as minesweeper, Ju 188/A-2, Ar 234B-2, Fa 223, Fl 282, He 162, Bv 222, Ju 88A/D-5/G-6, Ju 87D, Fw 189, Ju 52 minesweeper Do 24, Si 204. Illustrated with 62 b/w and 1 color photos, plus 8 full color profiles. Proulx;

36 pp.
$18.00

342. GERMAN PARATROOPS IN SCANDINAVIA: FALLSCHIRMJAGER IN DENMARK AND NORWAY APRIL - JUNE 1940
Oscar Gonzalez, C,

The German conquest of Denmark and Norway in spring 1940 presents an interesting study of joint strategy between ground, air, and sea forces. In this campaign, the Germans placed great emphasis on mobility, speed, and surprise. The Fallschirmjäger of 1940 was a well-trained, highly-motivated force, and their participation in Operation “Weserübung” – the codename for the Wehrmacht assault on Denmark and Norway – is this subject of this book. Among the topics discussed are German paratroop operations (some of the first combat jumps of the war) against the main Danish and Norwegian bridges and aerodromes, the jump on Dombås, behind enemy lines, and also their tenacious resistance on the snow-covered grounds of Narvik. over 160 color/bw images,

192 pp.
$45.00

344. DORNIER 17 UNITS IN FOCUS
Chris Goss, S,O,

The streamlined profile of the Do17 made it instantly recognisable in its many guises in the skies over Britain. Nick-named 'The Flying Pencil' it is best known to the public as one of the principal Luftwaffe bombers of the Battle of Britain and later the night Blitz, but they were also used for reconnaissance and even as night fighters. This visual history of the Do17 and the units that used the Dornier makes spectacular use of over 250 authentic wartime images, many previously unpublished, to illustrate the units that used the aircraft and the operations it flew. Extended captions, details of bases, marks of aircraft used and code letters complete a visually stunning tribute to the Luftwaffe's famous bomber. The stories of the men who flew it are represented by first-hand accounts. 220 b/w photos, 8 page colour section,

104 pp.
$29.99*

JUNKERS Ju 287: GERMANY'S FORWARD SWEPT WING BOMBER
Steven Ransom, C,O,

The extraordinary Junkers Ju 287, the first truly swept-winged, jet-powered aircraft, took to the sky in August 1944, at a time when Germany was suffering sustained round-the-clock bombing by the Allied air forces. Despite such adverse development conditions, this large and futuristic aircraft represented a remarkable accomplishment in aeronautical design. It featured a revolutionary swept forward wing and was built largely from scavenged components from other aircraft. The project was considered ‘top secret’ and evaded Allied intelligence for many months. This book is illustrated throughout by many photographs, several previously unpublished, and contains much new and revised information on the Ju 287 and it will be the definitive account of this remarkable aircraft. The authors also trace the development of forward swept-winged aircraft prior to its appearance and the aircraft’s subsequent history in the Soviet Union and its post-war influence on aircraft projects and designs produced in Germany. A unique and compelling account for all aviation enthusiasts. 130 colour and mono illustration,

160 pp.
$50.00

346. HENSCHEL HS 126
Robert Panek, S, Mushroom Model Orange series.

The Henschel Hs126 was a classic high-wing Luftwaffe STOL army cooperation aircraft. Like the British Lysander, it proved too vulnerable in wartime operations, and was quickly relegated to training and glider tug roles, but it had a renaissance later in the war as a night attack bomber on the Eastern Front. Covers the type's development and operations and covers its service in Spain, Latvia, the Soviet Union and Greece. Illustrated with more than 350 previously unpublished b/w wartime photos, 30 color photos of engines and airframe remnants, 50 color profiles, service manual diagrams and 1/72 scale plans; Orange Series; Panek and Peczkowski.

208 pp.
$40.00

347. ORDER OF BATTLE: GERMAN LUFTWAFFE IN WORLD WAR II
Dr Chris McNab, C, O-

Germany’s air force, the Luftwaffe, played a critical role in the Third Reich’s victories in the early part of World War II, providing the airborne component of the German forces’ irresistible Blitzkrieg (“lightning war”) tactics that swept all armies before it from 1939 to 1942. Broken down by campaign and key battles within each theater of war, Order of Battle: German Luftwaffe in World War II illustrates the strengths and organizational structures of the Third Reich’s air force, building into a detailed compendium of information. Full-color order of battle tree diagrams at Luftflotten, Gruppe, Fliegerkorps and squadron level help the reader quickly understand how and where bomber (Kampfgeschwader), fighter (Jagdgeschwader), dive-bomber (Stukageschwader), and reconnaissance (Aufklärungsgruppe) units were employed. Quick reference tables provide unit strengths, aircraft types, and base locations, while profile diagrams show typical numbers of aircraft at squadron level. With extensive organizational diagrams, tables and full-color campaign maps, Order of Battle: German Luftwaffe in World War II is an attractive, easy-to-use guide to the German air force of World War II. The book is an essential reference for any serious enthusiast of air warfare in the twentieth century.

192 pp.
$35.00

348. KESSELRING'S LAST BATTLE: WAR CRIMES TRIALS AND COLD WAR POLITICS, 1945 - 1960
Kerstin Von Lingen, C,

In 1947 German Field Marshal Albert Kesselring was tried and convicted of war crimes committed during World War II. He was held responsible for his troops having executed nearly 9,000 Italian citizens—women, children, elderly men—in retaliation for partisan attacks. His conviction, however, created a real dilemma for the United States and western Europe. While some sought the harshest punishments available for anyone who had participated in the war crimes of the Nazi regime, others believed that the repatriation of alleged war criminals would help secure the allegiance of a rearmed West Germany in the dangerous new Cold War against the Soviet Union. Kerstin von Lingen’s close analysis of the Kesselring case reveals for the first time how a network of veterans, lawyers, and German sympathizers in Britain and America achieved the commutation of Kesselring’s death sentence and his eventual release—reinforcing German popular conceptions that he had been innocent all along and that the Wehrmacht had fought a “clean war” in Italy. But von Lingen shows that Kesselring bore much greater guilt for civilian deaths than had been proven in court—and that the war on the southern front had been far from clean. Von Lingen weaves together strands of the story as diverse as Winston Churchill’s ability to mobilize support among British elites, Basil Liddell Hart’s need to be recognized as an important military thinker, and the Cold War fears of the “Senators’ Circle” in the United States. Through this rich narrative, she shows how international politics shaped the trial’s proceedings and outcome—as well as the memory and meaning of the war for German citizens—and sheds new light on the complex interplay between the combatants’ efforts to “master the past” and the threatening state of international relations in the early Cold War. In analyzing the efforts to clear Kesselring’s name, von Lingen shows that the case was about much more than the fate of one convicted individual; it also underscored the pressure to wrap up the war crimes issue—and German guilt—in order to get on with the business of bringing a rearmed Germany into the Western alliance. Kesselring’s Last Battle sheds new light on the “politics of memory” by unraveling a twisted thread in postwar history as it shows how historical truth is sometimes sacrificed on the altar of expediency.

448 pp.
$40.00

349. THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE: OPERATIONS OF THE 3RD FALLSCHIRMJAGER DIVISIONl: DEFENCE OF THE NORTH SECTOR BETWEEN DECEMBER 1944 AND JANUARY 1945
compiled by Hans Wijers, S,O,

This book describes the action in the area southeast of Malmédy, the area controlled during the later part of the Battle of the Bulge by elements of the German 3rd Fallschirmjäger Division between Christmas 1944 and the end of January 1945. This book gives a detailed overview of what happened after the German opening attack came to a standstill, and where the German 3rd Fallschirmjäger Division, after initial success, was trying to stop the American counterattack that started in late January. The US units that had been in action since the opening days of the battle, and facing a enemy determined to hold its positions, were thrown back into battle to push the Germans back to where they started the offensive. Likewise, the German troops, exhausted from fighting since the first day of the battle, without proper food or clothing and receiving relatively no replacements of equipment or men lost during the heavy fighting, were facing an enemy similarly determined to push them back.

130 pp.
$27.00*

350. LUFTWAFFE GENERALS: THE KNIGHT'S CROSS HOLDERS 1939-1945
Jeremy Dixon, C,O,

This book presents the biographies of 115 Luftwaffe officers who reached the rank of general and who were awarded the Knight’s Cross, and higher grades of the award during their career. This study brings together the highest ranking recipients of this special award from the Luftwaffe, the German air force: men like fighter aces Adolf Galland and Werner Mölders; one of the most successful field commanders of the war Albert Kesselring; paratroopers like Kurt Student and Eugen Meindl; Field-Marshals Erhard Milch, Wolfram von Richthofen, Robert Ritter von Greim, Hugo Sperrle, and of course Hermann Göring the Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe. over 280 bw images,

352 pp.
$60.00

351. UNTERNEHMEN MERKUR: THE CONQUEST OF CRETE, 1941
WARS AND BATTLES SERIES, Jose Antonio, S

Operation Mercury, the German airborne assault on the island of Crete in 1941, was unprecedented in three respects; it is considered to be the first airborne operation in history; it was the first time the Allies made significant use of intelligence from the deciphered German Enigma codes; and it was the first time German troops encountered mass resistance from a civilian population. Beginning on 20 May, German forces landed near the island's airports, took over the runways, and with numerous reinforcements landing over the forthcoming days, Crete surrendered within a week. Yet it was not without cost. German losses were horrific, with casualties over a third of all men employed. Crete was the first of its kind and many learned from its mistakes as well as its successes, with even Hitler so shocked by the number of men lost that he never again authorized this level of airborne operation. The Conquest of Crete, 1941 describes the eleven days in combat in full detail, including accounts of Cretan civilians—armed with only what they could gather from their houses—overcoming the German troops all over the island. Supported by color artworks of the men involved and their machines, along with photographs and battle maps, this is a complete account of one of World War II's most devastating operations. 175 illustrations and full color profiles, maps,

112 pp.
$19.00

352. THE SKY MY KINGDOM: MEMOIRS OF THE FAMOUS GERMAN WWII TEST PILOT
Hanna Reitsch, C,

The Sky My Kingdom is the fascinating autobiography of the famous World War test pilot - Hanna Reitsch (March 29, 1912 - August 24, 1979). As the war progressed, Reitsch was invited to fly many of Germany's latest (and increasingly desperate) designs, including the rocket-propelled Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet, and several larger bombers on which she tested various mechanisms for cutting barrage balloon cables. After crashing on her fifth Me 163 flight, she was badly injured but insisted on writing her report before falling unconscious and spending five months in hospital. Eventually she became Adolf Hitler's favorite pilot. Reitsch was one of only two women awarded the Iron Cross First Class during World War II, and the only woman awarded the Luftwaffe Combined Pilot and Observer Badge with Diamonds. She survived many accidents and was badly injured several times. In the last days of the war Reitsch was asked to fly her companion, Colonel-General Robert Ritter von Greim, into Berlin to meet with Hitler. The city was already surrounded by Red Army troops who had made significant progress into the downtown area when they arrived on the 27th April, landing on a city street, and traveled to the Führerbunker. The aircraft she used was the justly famous Fieseler Storch already well known for the exploit that rescued Mussolini, only adding to the legend of both Reitsch and that aircraft. She is said to have overheard Hitler laying out plans for Nazi commanders to join together in mass suicide when it was obvious that the war was over. She also hoped to fly out propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels' six children, who had been staying in the bunker since April 22 with their parents, but neither Joseph nor Magda Goebbels would allow it. She escaped Berlin on 29th April by flying out through heavy Russian anti-aircraft fire. She was a devoted and idealistic Nazi, who adored Adolf Hitler and refused to believe the reports of concentration camps and torture. Not until much later would she say that she had been "disgusted" by what she witnessed in the Third Reich. She was held for 18 months by the American military after the war, she was interrogated and subsequently released. After the war German citizens were forbidden from flying, except, after a few years, in gliders. In 1952 Reitsch won third place in the world gliding championship in Spain (and was the only woman who competed). She continued to break records including the women's altitude record (6848 meters) and became German champion in 1955.

272 pp.
$30.00

353. LAST DAYS OF THE LUFTWAFFE: GERMAN LUFTWAFFE COMBAT UNITS 1944 - 1945
Manfred Griehl, C

The end of the Second World War in Europe was an epoch of complete social, cultural and technological upheaval. In the realm of military and aviation history this period was revolutionary. The eclipse of the piston-engine, and the introduction of electronic detection equipment, rockets and airborne weapons in previously unknown quantities changed the face of the air war and paved the way for post-war developments in aviation technology. Many details of this crucial phase of the war remained hidden for many years in top-secret files, but in this fascinating new history Manfred Griehl makes use of recently declassified sources, alongside his own vast collection of photographs, to provide a fresh look at the story of the Luftwaffe. Among the many aspects he covers are the new models of Bf 109 and Fw 190; the Me 262 jet plane; the establishment of He 162 squadrons; Stukas and Fw 190 fighter-bomber operations on the Eastern Front; Me 262 Blitzbombers in the West, the recruitment of 1928-born Hitler Youth into the two hundred glider schools; the increasing importance of remote-controlled air-to-air rockets; and the development of heavy bombs, remote-controlled bombs, ‘atom bombs’ and Germany's chemical and bacteriological arsenal. Packed full of fascinating revelations – such as the existence of the real-life Luftwaffe kamikaze squadron – this meticulously researched and fully illustrated book will be of interest to historian and enthusiast alike. More than 180 b/w photos, 20 line illustrations,

320 pp.
$50.00

354. THE FIRST JET PILOT: THE STORY OF GERMAN TEST PILOT ERICH WARSITZ
Lutz Warsitz, C

On 27 August 1939, Flugkapitan Erich Warsitz became the first man to fly a jet aircraft, the Heinkel He 178 and in June of the same year he flew the first liquid-fuel rocket aircraft, the Heinkel He 176. His legendary flying skills enabled him to assist the pioneering German aircraft and engine design teams that included Wernher von Braun and Ernst Heinkel. He repeatedly risked his life extending the frontiers of aviation in speed, altitude and technology and survived many life-threatening incidents. This book is written by Erich’s son who has used his father’s copious notes and log books that explain vividly the then halcyon days of German aviation history. Warsitz was feted by the Reich’s senior military figures such as Milch, Udet and Lucht and even Hitler keenly followed his experimental flying. Little is known of this pioneer period because of the strict secrecy which shrouded the whole project – it is a fascinating story that tells of the birth of the jet age and flight as we know it today. The book includes many unseen photographs and diagrams. Illustrated throughout,

176 pp.
$40.00

355. CAPTURED BUTCHERBIRDS
Jacek Jackiewicz, S,O

329 b/w photos, 127 side profiles, 28 painting schemes. Nearly the entire book is published in color. Part of the excellent series by Kecay, other titles include Captured Me 109s and Assembly Ships of the Mighty Eighth. As with the previous volumes, a quick perusal makes it very clear that the authors have done an astonishing job in collating information on a large number of, if not every Fw 190 (whether intact or wrecked) which landed in British and US hands from 1942 until the cessation of hostilities in 1945.

120 pp.
$46.00

356. IN THE SKIES OF FRANCE: A CHRONICLE OF JG2 "RICHTHOFEN", VOLUME ONE 1934 - 1940
Erik Mombeek, C,O,

It has taken more than 60 years for this first detailed history of the second fighter wing of the Luftwaffe to appear, a chronicle of Jagdgeschwader 2. Conducting operations principally over France and the Channel, JG 2 was destined to become one of the most celebrated of German fighter units, accorded extensive coverage by the propaganda services of the Reich. Awarded the honour title "Richthofen" as early as 1935, JG 2 spearheaded the campaign in the West and the assault against England in the Battle of Britain. The unit remained in France when the majority of German fighter units were dispatched eastwards for the invasion of Russia during the spring of 1941. Tasked with defending the airspace of Brittany, Normandy and much of Picardy along the French Channel coastline, JG 2 constituted a bulwark against the incursions of the RAF and USAF. Despite the unit's heavy losses sustained during WW II, the authors managed to locate around one hundred JG 2 veterans and their personal accounts and photographs bring this history vividly to life and imbue it with a human dimension which many will find moving. This first volume of the history of JG 2 covers the early years of the unit from its origins to the turn of the year 1940/1941.

316 pp.
$74.00*

357. STORMING THE BOMBERS: A CHRONICLE OF JG 4 THE LUFTWAFFE'S 4TH FIGHTER WING VOLUME 1: 1042 - 1944
Erik Mombeek, C,O,

The fourth fighter wing of the Luftwaffe was initially established during 1942 and committed to operations in defence of the Rumanian oil fields during 1943. I./JG 4 first saw action in combat against a strike force of B-24 Liberators dispatched on the celebrated low level attack against Ploesti on 1 August 1943, Operation “Tidal Wave”. JG 4 was subsequently deployed in the bitterly fought German defensive campaign on the Italian peninsula during the first half of 1944, prior to being shifted to the Normandy invasion front and then falling back to the frontiers of the Reich in September that year. It was during the summer of 1944 that JG 4 underwent considerable reinforcement with two new Gruppen swelling its ranks. The most effective of these was II. (Sturm)/JG 4, a so-called “Storm” or "assault" wing, built up around a hard core of former Sturmstaffel 1 pilots and an intake of young daredevil volunteers. Committed against the massive USAF bomber fleets pounding the Reich, these German "kamikaze" fighters, as some saw them, were deployed to bring down the American bombers by any means, including ramming if necessary. Despite the appalling losses sustained by JG 4 during WW II, the author managed to locate around one hundred JG 4 and Sturmstaffel 1 veterans and their personal accounts and photographs bring this history vividly to life and imbue it with a human dimension which many will find moving. The first volume of this two part history covers the unit’s establishment, deployments and combat actions through to Autumn 1944, providing for the first time in English a day-by-day, mission-by-mission study of the Luftwaffe’s 4th fighter wing,

242 pp.
$69.00*

358. GROUNDED EAGLES: CAPTURED AND WRECKED AIRCRAFT OF THE LUFTWAFFE
by Tom Laemlein, oversize landscape paperback book, new copy.

A photo history of German aircraft captured from the deserts of North Africa to the heart of the Reich. Includes images of almost every important Luftwaffe combat aircraft, including the late war jet aircraft.

130 pp.
$30.00

359. PRINCES OF DARKNESS: THE LIVES OF LUFTWAFFE NIGHT FIGTHER ACES HEINRICH PRINZ ZU SAYN-WITTGENSTEIN AND EGMONT PRINZ ZUR LIPPE-WEISSENFELD
Claire Rose Knott, C

Princes of Darkness is a unique illustrated account of the careers of Heinrich Prince zu Sayn-Wittgenstein and Egmont Prince zur Lippe-Weissenfeld - two aristocrats who served with the Luftwaffe's night fighter force and whose lives were often interconnected. The book is the result of many years research on the part of its author, Claire Rose Knott, who has been granted unprecedented access to never before published diary notes, personal correspondence, logbooks, and family photographs. The work also benefits from research in archival resources, technical data and recollections supplied by the Princes’ night fighter contemporaries. The text contains firsthand accounts by family, friends and fellow officers who offer unique accounts of the ambition, intensity and actions of the leading characters in time of war. Over the years, the Princes have courted controversy with several conspiracy theories regarding their deaths. The plausibility of such theories when viewed against their aristocratic family backgrounds and placed against the backdrop of intense social upheaval under the Nazi regime, are investigated here. Prince Heinrich Zu Sayn-Wittgenstein was the third highest scoring night fighter ace in the Luftwaffe who served from mid-1941 until his death in 1944. He was killed when his aircraft was hit by return fire from a bomber or by an RAF nightfighter. Zu Sayn-Wittgenstein baled out but was killed by the impact of landing. His victory score at that time of his death was 83 – 29 in the East and 54 in the West. Prince Egmont zur Lippe-Weissenfeld, an Austrian, started his career as a daylight fighter pilot, and became a nightfighter when serving under the famous Helmut Lent as Staffelkapitän. He is accredited with 51 aerial victories while flying – mainly the Messerschmitt Bf 110 – and is ranked 21st among the German night fighter aces. He was killed on 3 March 1944 when his Bf 110 clipped the ground and crashed during a flight over the Ardennes. The text is supported by rare and fascinating photographs of the pilots’ aircraft, weaponry (including the upward-firing ‘Jazz Music’ twin cannon) and radar equipment as well as others in their squadrons, together with commissioned color artwork of Messerschmitt Bf 110 and Junkers Ju 88 night fighters. 259 mono and color photographs plus color artworks

208 pp.
$27.50*

360. SEEFLIEGER LUFTWAFFE MARITIME AIRCRAFT & UNITS
Adam Thompson, S,O,

As a companion to the successful Luftwaffe Colours ‘Sea Eagles’ titles, this bright new book offers the reader a more detailed and varied study of the maritime aircraft and operations conducted by the Luftwaffe against the Allies in World War 2. The Luftwaffe committed a wide range of aircraft to such operations from coastal reconnaissance, with shorter-range and shipboard patrol floatplanes, to long-range U-boat liaison and transports; for example, the Arado Ar 196 A, Dornier Do 18 and Do 24, Blohm und Voss Ha 138, Heinkel He 115, Junkers Ju 52, the enormous Blohm und Voss 222 Wiking flying boat, and the equally impressive Blohm und Voss 238 – the heaviest aircraft to have flown in the world. The operations of the extensive force included ‘shadowing’ and long-range protection for U-boats under the auspices of the ‘Fliegerführer Atlantik’, shipboard operations assigned to the German capital ships, mine-laying, air-sea rescue, torpedo-bombing and transport. Illustrations: c235 colour and mono illustrations

96 pp.
$27.00

361. FOCKE-WULF FW 200 CONDOR: THE AIRLINER THAT WENT TO WAR
Juan-Carlos Salgado, C,O,

This is a lavishly illustrated and highly detailed account of one of the most elegant and deadly aircraft to see service during World War 2. Designed and built in the late 1930s, originally as a civilian airliner to compete with the American DC-2 and DC-3, the Fw 200 grabbed the international stage when it broke the record for flying non-stop from Berlin to New York in August 1938. However, it is for its role as a maritime strike aircraft in World War 2 that the Fw 200 gained its reputation as the ‘Scourge of the Atlantic’. Illustrations: c240 colour and mono illustrations

128 pp.
$40.00

362. HEINKEL HE 177 GREIF: HEINKEL'S STRATEGIC BOMBER
J. Richard Smith, C,O,

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. This book sheds new light on this sometimes overlooked aircraft and its unique service history. Diagrams. 11 colour profiles. 15 colour & 391 b/w photos.

208 pp.
$57.00

363. STORMBIRD
Hermann Buchner, S

Hermann Buchner was one of the rare bomber pilots who also became a fighter pilot. The author, a Luftwaffe NCO pilot and Knight’s Cross holder, gives a riveting account of his training with the pre-war Austrian air force, instructing with the Luftwaffe, and the terrifying ground-attack operations on the Eastern Front trying to stop the Russian mincing machine.Despite being shot down twice, Buchner himself targeted Il2s, Yak 9s, and a Boston bomber who fell victim to his eagle eye. Later tasked with opposing the Allied daylight bombing raids into deepest Germany, Buchner labored to protect his homeland. Serving alongside many well-known aces and sometimes taking off from his home airfield while under Soviet shellfire, he paints a picture of a man surviving against incredible odds, who became one of the elite with JG7 and learned that the important thing with the Me262 was to land near a convenient foxhole. Supplemented by more than 140 photographs, mostly from the author’s personal collection, along with color profiles of his aircraft and opponents, Stormbird presents a remarkable insight into the life of a Luftwaffe pilot in WWII. 140 b/w photos with 16 page color section.

272 pp.
$19.00

364. LUFTWAFFE HIT AND RUN RAIDERS: NOCTURNAL FIGHTER-BOMBER OPERATIONS OVER THE WESTERN FRONT, 1943-1945
Chris Goss, S,O,

In 1940 the Luftwaffe fitted bombs to their Messerschmitt 109s and Messerschmitt 110s, thus creating the Jagdbomber or Jabo. Jabos played a key role in the Battle of Britain, but then appeared to be forgotten until early 1942 when two fighter Staffeln were formed on the Western Front and carried out deadly lightning low-level hit and run attacks in southern Britain. Despite the relative successes of these two units, they were combined and re-designated Schenellkampfgeschwader 10 or SKG 10 in the spring of 1943. With many rare and previously unpublished photographs of both the crews and aircraft, this impressive book tells the story of the famous nocturnal Jabo attacks carried out by I/SKG 10 and its subsequent designations. Fully illustrated throughout, it draws upon genuine Allied combat reports, Luftwaffe mission reports and the expert post war analysis carried out by its highly decorated commander, Major Kurt Dahlmann. This masterful study belongs in the library of every serious military historian and modeller.

96 pp.
$29.00

365. HEINKEL HE 162 VOLKSJAGER FROM DRAWING BOARD TO DESTRUCTION
Robert Forsyth, C,O,

The He 162 represented an unprecedented aeronautical and engineering achievement. Embracing revolutionary jet engine technology, the aircraft went from drawing board to prototype flight in just three months, at a time when Nazi Germany was on the brink of defeat. For the first time, this book will draw on the previously unused Heinkel company papers which offer a unique insight into the workings of the Nazi production system in the late-war period. The authors have provided the whole history of the so-called Volksjäger ('People's Fighter') project. From inception in September 1944 (with the competing Arado, Blohm und Voss and Focke-Wulf projects), through Heinkel’s extraordinary manufacturing achievements between October 1944 and February 1945, to the aircraft’s operational deployment with Jagdgeschwader 1, the various planned variants and weapons systems and British and American testing of the machine in late 1945 the book provides fantastic in-depth coverage, supported by a wealth of previously unseen photographs plus stunning colour artworks.

208 pp.
$57.00

366. AVIA B-35 B-135
Miroslav Bily, S,O, bilingual with complete English text.

A history and development of the most modern Czechoslovak pre-war fighter (finished in 1941). Designed to defend Czechoslovak Republic against Luftwaffe, eventually only Bulgarian pilots used them 'in action' against USAF bombers. Called 'Lasta-Swallow' in Bulgaria, due to its excellent flying characteristics, it was, however, an underpowered aircraft with only two machine guns of small calibre that could not fight the modern US fighters. It ended its days as a training aircraft for the Bulgarian Air Force. Dual Czech/English text.

88 pp.
$23.00

367. AVIA B-534 CZECHOSLOVAK FIGHTER 3RD & 4TH VERSION
Bily, Miroslav & Vrany, Jiri, S,O,

Monograph covering the most well-known Czechoslovak fighter aircraft. Ideal material for modellers. Diagrams & drawings. 91 b/w 7 6 colour photos. 11 colour profiles. 2 colour 4-views. Colour 3-view.

72 pp.
$23.00

368. FOCKE-WULF FW 190D CAMOUFLAGE AND MARKINGS PART I
by Marc Deboeck, oversize hardcover book, new copy.

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190D was one of the most elegant and powerful birds of prey in the European skies at the end of WW II. Similar in conception to “Messerschmitt Bf 109K, camouflage & marking”, this new work provides a thorough insight in the aircraft’s camouflage and marking schemes.
Part I explains the common rules used for camouflaging and marking of the type, and describes in great detail the various colour patterns applied to the different Focke-Wulf built Fw 190D-9 and D-11 production batches. The book is fully documented with extracts from original documents, black & white, and colour photographs, as well as colour schemes and colour profiles. It is completed with a comprehensive loss list of the entire Focke-Wulf production.
Highly recommended for all students of WW II aerial warfare, Fw 190 fans, and modellers. 32 color profiles,

208 pp.
$99.99*

369.FOCKE-WULF FW 190D CAMOUFLAGE AND MARKINGS PART 2
Marc Deboeck, C,O,

The content of Part II follows the outline of Part I, with rules and detailed descriptions of colour patterns applied to Fw 190D-9s and D-13s built by the type’s licence manufacturers, i.e., the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Weserflug (Arb. Roland), Mimetall Erfurt and Fieseler Kassel. Separate chapters are dedicated to the influence of repair work on the final appearance of aircraft, and the comparison of different Doras in single units at a specific time. There is also a “bonus” chapter of a slightly different form, dealing with the detailed analysis of the development of the Fw 190D with Daimler-Benz DB 603 engines, including the Fw 190D-14 and D-15. The book is fully documented with extracts from original documents, black & white, and colour photographs, as well as numerous colour schemes and colour profiles. It is completed with a comprehensive loss list of the entire Arbeitsgemeinschaft Weserflug, Mimetall Erfurt and Fieseler Kassel production. Highly recommended for all students of WW II aerial warfare, Fw 190 fans, and modellers, 52 color profiles,

272 pp.
$115.00*

370. MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN: THE AIRCRAFT, MYTHS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 'THE RED BARON'
James Miller, S,O,

Rittmeister Manfred von Richthofen stands as the most famous fighter pilot of all time. The image of Richthofen and his all-red Fokker triplane are ubiquitous symbols of German aerial might. From the outset he set and achieved his goals with a focus and determination that overcame initial shortcomings, propelling him from an unknown two-seater pilot into a brilliant airman, tactician, leader, mentor, hero and, ultimately, a martyr of Germany. In this limited run and outstanding new study, James Miller focuses not only on Richthofens stick-and-rudder abilities but also the aircraft with which he prosecuted war. Also Richthofes epic battle with Hawker, the events of his July 1917 wounding, his rivalry with Voss, and several inaccurate yet persistent myths are examined in unprecedented detail, all of which are augmented by 90 rare photographs, medical illustrations, and 26 of Millers beautiful detailed colour aircraft profiles and 12 wing plan views. 90 rare b+w photographs, 26 beautiful colour artwork profiles and 12 wing plan views

96 pp.
$30.00

371. LUFTWAFFE SUPPORT UNITS: UNITS, AIRCRAFT, EMBLEMS AND MARKINGS 1933 - 1045
Barry Rosch, S,O,

Before and during the war, the Luftwaffe used or adapted virtually every one of its major front line aircraft types for all manner of essential support roles, be it within the ambulance, communications, headquarters or observer services. The main interest in such aircraft lies in the wide variety of types, and the abundance of camouflage and markings suited to specific theatres, factory and field modifications, and lesser-known emblems. This unique illustrated account is ideal for the serious Luftwaffe enthusiast who will find a wealth of detail about some of the more familiar types such as the Heinkel He 111 and Messerschmitt Bf 109, as well as some rarities which will be of particular interest. With a winning formula of plentiful photographs, fact boxes and close-ups together with an easy to read and informative text, this is the book that every avid aviation enthusiast will be waiting to add to their collection! 250 illustrations,

96 pp.
$30.00

372. THE ROYAL ITALIAN AIR FORCE 1923 - 1945
Spencer A. Coil and Renato Zavattini, C,O

The authors have assembled over 600 images from private photo albums and individual groupings offering a unique perspective on the Royal Italian Air Force (Regia Aeronautica) from 1923-1945. There are period photos of the everyday life, and adventures of pilots and personnel on a variety of war fronts and campaigns. In addition, there are images of Regia Aeronautica, Aviazione Legionaria and Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana aircraft in detail as well as candid photos of aces such as, Italo Balbo and high profile figures such as German Knight's Cross recipient Italian General Giovanni Messe. Furthermore, the color gallery contains heretofore unpublished images of period headdress, uniforms, and accoutrements from private collections. over 600 color/bw images

256 pp.
$70.00

373. FALLSCHIRMJAGER BRIGADE RAMCKE IN NORTH AFRICA 1942 - 1943
Edgar Alcidi

This book is an in-depth photographic study of the famed German "Brigade Ramcke" paratroop unit. The story of Ramcke and his élite troops is described here through the soldiers' recollections: from their?formation in Germany, life?on the North African front, and their legendary five-day?breakthrough behind enemy lines.?The book is heavily illustrated with unpublished photographs and documents of the troops,?as well as?details of their uniforms, vehicles, equipment, and theater made insignia. over 300 color/bw images

192 pp.
$80.00

409. HITLER'S MIRACLE WEAPONS FROM THE AMERICA ROCKET TO AN ORBITAL STAITION VOLUME 3: GERMANY'S EFFORTS TO DEVELOP INTERCONTINENTAL WEAOPNS AND THE FIRST SPACE PROGRAMME
Friedrich Georg, C,O,

The third volume in this now-established series expand its coverage to examine Nazi Germany's efforts to develop intercontinental weapons and nothing short of a space program. The author begins by examining whether the V2 rocket was the final development produced by Hitler. He then proceeds to examine, in great detail, Germany's efforts to develop what was called the 'America Rocket', an intercontinental weapon. Much evidence is produced to suggest that planning and preparation were underway for an attempted intercontinental rocket launch against New York at war's end. A final section of the book examines further German rocketry projects that were on the drawing board by the end of the war, including sophisticated orbital craft. The text is supported by a selection of photographs and diagrams, as well as 16 superb pages of color artwork, including profiles, computer-generated images of drawing board designs, and pictures of the author's own models. All fine and dandy but if you ask me, once again Helion publishers overpriced their book. 16 pages color plates, 75 color & b/w photos, diagrams, docs, this book has 109 numbered pages, not the 144 announced by the publishers, they lowered the page count, kept the price high.

109 pp.
$70.00 (take 20% off this title, $56)

410. LUFTWAFFE EAGLE FROM THE ME 109 TO THE ME 262
Walter Schuck, C,O,

Luftwaffe pilot Walter Schuck flew the Me109 in the Arctic Sea fighter squadrons becoming the Russian air force’s feared enemy in the far north. Awarded the Knights Cross in April 1944 he claimed his 100th kill in June of that year, then barely 48 hours later shot down 12 aircraft in one day - a record never achieved by any other Arctic Sea pilot. His mastery continued when in March 1945 he joined Jagdgeschwader 7, newly equipped with Me262 jet fighters and shot down two Allied fighters on his first operation. Taking command of the third Staffel of JG 7 his success in the aerial theatre was unsurpassed when he brought down four B-17 bombers while on a transit flight. Shortly afterwards, meeting one of the bombers' escort fighters in combat, his fuel system exploded and he had to bail out. Walter Schuck's war was over, after over 500 front line sorties and 206 confirmed kills. Celebrated by his colleagues for his skill, courage, sheer guts and chivalry including the deep feelings for those he shot down, he earned the nickname "Adler der Tundra" or "Northern Knight". In this autobiography, the author tells his story simply, conveying his impressions of life, the rationale of the Lufwaffe and the everyday life of a military man in those times, including the difficulties and hardships of the war in the Arctic Seas. In a gripping narrative, the author helps us to understand why he and his colleagues were prepared to lay down their lives for their people, and their country. Rich in detail and facts and supplemented by photographs from his personal collection and colour aircraft profiles, Walter Schuck helps us to put the past into context, painting a unique picture of life in the Luftwaffe during the times of the Third Reich.

239 pp.
$45.00

411. COURAGE ALONE: THE ITALIAN AIR FORCE 1940-1943
Chris Dunning, C,O, Completely revised edition

Derided by Allied propaganda which made it out to be an air force equipped solely with elderly biplanes, ineffective in attack or always in retreat, the Regia Aeronautica was overshadowed by its more ruthless Axis partner, the Luftwaffe. Using research from a mass of original documentation, including personal accounts and combat diaries, the author takes an objective view and shows that the men who flew the Macchis, Fiats and Savoias were no less skilled or determined than their opponents. Area commands and theatres are discussed together with squadron allocations, anti-shipping operations, aircrew and details of the top fighter aces. Comprehensive tables provide information on aircraft equipment, squadron allocation and unit histories. Coupled with drawings from original aircraft handbooks, almost 250 photographs and over 100 colour profiles and unit badges, Courage Alone provides a detailed reference source for historians, modellers and enthusiasts alike.

360 pp.
$57.00

412. FLEDGLING EAGLES: LUFTWAFFE TRAINING AIRCRAFT 1933-1945
Barry Ketley, S,O,

A rare insight into the training all Luftwaffe aircrew and specialists had to pass through before participating in active service. All levels of the Luftwaffe training system before and during the war are covered including elementary and advanced training schools, fighter, bomber, dive-bomber and ground-attack, night fighter and heavy fighters, weapons, signals and formation and instructors’ schools. Many different aircraft are also included from dedicated training machines such as the Ar 68 and Bü 131 biplanes to the Ar 96 and Fw 56 advanced trainers. Continuing the narrative excellence and impressive artwork that enthusiasts have come to expect from the series, this new volume is the perfect addition to the collection, and will be essential reading for aviation historians. Modellers will also find the detailed drawings and numerous side profiles invaluable in recreating the many aircraft of the Luftwaffe.

96 pp.
$28.00

413. JUMP INTO HELL: GERMAN PARATROOPERS IN WORLD WAR II
Franz Kurowski, C,

As a crucial part of the blitzkrieg that swept across Western Europe in the spring of 1940, German paratroopers made combat drops in Denmark and Norway and then won a brilliant victory in their assault on the Belgian fortress of Eben-Emael. Their most famous airborne operation came in Crete in 1941 when they captured the island but with such high casualties that Hitler would not allow another major drop. Also organized as motorized infantry for ground attacks, the paratroopers saw action at Monte Cassino in Italy, in Normandy, and on the Eastern Front. 89 b/w photos, 33 maps

368 pp.
$29.00

414. SEA PLANES OF THE LEGION CONDOR
Rafael Lopez, C

Among the different Luftwaffe units that formed the Legion Condor, one in particular stands out for its important Naval Air contribution: the Aufklärungsstaffel See/88 (AS./88 or the Maritime Reconnaissance Squadron), although it was also officially designated the Seefliegerstaffel AS./88 or Naval Air Squadron AS./88. AS./88 Squadron employed the following aircraft during the Spanish campaign: Heinkel He 59 bomber, torpedo and reconnaissance seaplanes; He 60 close reconnaissance/bomber seaplanes; He 115 A-0 reconnaissance/torpedo seaplanes; and float-fitted Junkers Ju 52s. Presented here are previously unpublished aspects regarding the operations and war service of both the personnel and aircraft of AS./88, which, during a period of three years, participated directly in the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939 on the Nationalist side. over 200 b/w images,

192 pp.
$45.00

415. FOREIGN PLANES IN THE SERVICE OF THE LUFTWAFFE
Jean-Louis Roba, C,

No airforce in the Second World War would make more use of captured planes than the Luftwaffe. With this in mind, Jean-Louis Roba has undergone a considerable amount of work in tracking down hundreds of aircraft used by the Luftwaffe and illustrating their uses, careers and eventual fates. The book examines the full history of foreign planes in the Luftwaffe, from its inception in the prewar years to the end of the Second World War. More than just an account of the Luftwaffe’s use of captured aircraft, the book debunks myths about how prepared the Germans were for war in 1939, and shows how important even such an unreliable source of supplies as captured planes would become to the Luftwaffe. Translated into English for the first time, Roba’s investigative work is supported by over a hundred pictures of the planes themselves, and gives a rare opportunity to see British and American planes repainted in German colors and symbols. 100+ b/w integrated photos.

208 pp.
$22.00*

416. MESSERSCHMITT ME 110 FROM 1939 TO 1945: MESSERSCHMITT'S TWIN-ENGINED FIGHTERS BF 110, ME 210 AND 410
Dominique Breffort, S,

The Messerschmitt Bf 110, was designed in the middle of the thirties. After a relatively convincing start in Poland in September 1939, the performance of the Zerstörer (destroyer) units, declined rapidly with heavy losses, so much so that at the end of the Battle of Britain it was decided to withdraw the Bf 110s from service and cease production. After the failure of its designated successor, the Me 210, the Bf 110 started a second career which was indeed infinitely more glorious since it scored more kills not only than any other Luftwaffe night-fighter but also more than all the aircraft of this type in all the air forces fighting in World War Two…

84 pp.
$23.00

417. MESSERSCHMITT BF 109 C/D IN THE POLISH CAMPAIGN 1949
Marek Murawski, S,O,

Examines the Jumo powered 'Caesar' and 'Dora' Bf 109s as employed in the opening phase of WWII during the Polish Campaign. Features both the men and machines utilized, includes first-hand accounts and concise narratives. Illustrated with 55 b/w photos, 4 pages of 1/72 scale drawings and 10 full color graphics. Also includes bonus decals for selected aircraft in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scales. English text;

64 pp.
$29.00

418. MESSERSCHMITT BF 109 RECOGNITION MANUAL
Marco Fernandez-Sommerau, C,O,

With around 32000 aircraft produced, continuous improvement to performance and modification for differing combat requirements meant that identifying a particular variant or sub-type often meant hours of research. This study sets out to describe and portray the differences of all known production variants, revealing myths and anomalies in the process. Line drawings. 454 b/w photos. 224 pages. Hardback

224 pp.
$57.00

419. NEST OF EAGLES: MESSERSCHMITT PRODUCTION AND FLIGHT-TESTING AT REGENSBURG 1936 - 1945
Peter Schmoll, C,O,

A unique and highly detailed insight into the workings of one of Nazi Germany's main wartime aircraft production centres - the famous Messerschmitt works at Regensburg. Drawing on rare company documents and first-hand accounts from factory test-pilots and former Luftwaffe and Messerschmitt personnel, the author explores the factory's origins and history. 13 colour profiles. 300 b/w & 2 colour photos.

192 pp.
$60.00 - special - $45.00*

420. DIVE-BOMBER AND GROUND ATTACK UNITS OF THE LUFTWAFFE 1933 - 1945 A REFERENCE SOURCE VOLUME 1
Henry De Zeng, C,O,

This is the first part in an exhaustive two volume reference set on all the Luftwaffe’s dive-bomber and ground attack units, including information on all their operations throughout the war. All 16 Stuka Geschwader, 17 ground-attack and 20 night-harassment units are covered, along with their component staff flights, Gruppen and specialist anti-tank units. The two volumes are divided into the early and late phases of the war and cover pre-war formation, designation and reorganisation until the final demise of the Luftwaffe. This study is an awesome feat of research and the authors, both of whom are highly respected experts in this field, provide an astonishing array of information which has never been published before. 400 black and colour illustrations and artworks

208 pp.
$57.00

421. HEINKEL HE 219 UHU
Marek Murawski, S,O,

Heinkel's highly effective 'Owl' twin-engine/twin-tail advanced night fighter was perhaps too little - too late for Germany in WWII, but it was a very significant design. This volume includes the aircraft's design and development, prototypes, serial production and Luftwaffe service. Features 8 pages of 1/72 scale drawings (profile, front, rear and scrap views), 4 pages of color profiles/plan views, pull-out drawings (A-7 and V-7 variant (plan views) in 1/72 scale and A-2/R1 (5-view) in 1/48 scale) plus free die-cut wheel/canopy mask. Illustrated with more than 90 b/w and 60 color photos. English text;

92 pp.
$35.00

422. HEINKEL HE 162 VOLKSJAGER: LAST-DITCH EFFORT BY THE LUFTWAFFE
Peter Muller, C,O,

The primary objective of this source edition is to provide readers with original documents, allowing them to form their own impression of the development, manufacture and operation of the Heinkel He 162. By linking this accumulated data with the historical situation of those times, we hope to have facilitated a more objective assessment of the "Volksjäger" project. For the purposes of this book, around 200 file documents were selected from a multitude of material on the Heinkel He 162 and reproduced in their original state. Complementing them are some 140 photographs, some of them unpublished hitherto, 50 scale drawings, 30 color plates and innumerable citations from contemporary documents, teleprints, orders, lectures, reviews and intelligence reports. To make orientation easy, documents and illustrations are arranged in chapters that follow the historic pass off: Project, development of the Heinkel He 162, manufacturing of the "Volksjaeger", in action within the Luftwaffe and allied war booty are the most important topics. For the first time we achieved to break down the production and delivery numbers of the Heinkel He 162. Most of the original documents are not translated, but discussed in the text. A German-English glossary helps to understand the content of those original files. Rounding off the publication is a comprehensive annex giving details of propulsion units, camouflage schemes, armament, the cockpit, plus the various versions of the Heinkel He 162. An index of individuals, place names and subjects and a list of sources and literature, both covering several pages, enables to work scientifically with our Source Edition Heinkel He 162 "Volksjaeger": Last-Ditch Effort of the Luftwaffe. 140 photographs, 50 scale drawings, 30 color plates, 200 file documents

430 pp.
$89.00

423. AIR WAR OVER SPAIN: AVIATORS, AIRCRAFT AND AIR UNITS OF THE NATIONALIST AND REPUBLICAN AIR FORCES 1936-1939
Rafael Lopez, S,O

The air campaigns fought during the Spanish Civil War prompted important technical and tactical developments for all parties – from the actual deployment of air power through to communications. The small and largely obsolescent Spanish Air Force of 1936 grew into an effective fighting arm which by 1937 had become a significant force, thanks, in part, to German and Italian support. The Nationalists fielded Heinkel, Fiat and Messerschmitt fighters and Heinkel, Caproni, Savoia-Marchetti, Junkers and Dornier bombers. These forces entered into a grinding battle of attrition over the less-organised but fiercely motivated Republican air arm over Aragon, the Jarama, and Madrid Fronts and later over Brunete, Belchite, and the final campaign over the Ebro late in 1938. The Republicans were equipped with Soviet-built Polikarpov, Nieuport, Hawker and Dewoitine fighters and Potez and Tupolev bombers. These aircraft were often colourful and adorned with vivid markings, and these are beautifully illustrated in this new volume provides a complete analysis of every aspect of the air campaigns fought during the Spanish Civil War. Packed with little-known facts, rare photographs and a variety of colour artworks, this book belongs on the shelf of every serious aviation enthusiast! 215 illustrations,

96 pp.
$33.00

424. SECRET PROJECTS: FLYING WINGS AND TAILESS AIRCRAFT
Bill Rose, C,O

Beginning with an analysis of the advantages of the flying wing, the author looks at why aerodynamicists have been attracted to this unique configuration since the earliest days of manned flight, highlighting a range of specific aircraft and relevant examples, many unfamiliar to aviation enthusiasts. This book also examines the array of modern day stealth technology which has developed from flying wing and tailless aircraft, with a detailed glimpse at experimental blended wing body designs, which may become the next-generation of larger, fuel-efficient military aircraft. 80 line 3-views. 103 b/w & 63 colour photos/illustrations.

144 pp.
$40.00

425. GERMAN GLIDERS IN WORLD WAR II: LUFTWAFFE GLIDERS AND THEIR POWERED VARIANTS
Heinz Mankau, C,O,

Gliders formed a special category of aircraft within the Luftwaffe. While other aircraft types were used for many years, as a rule gliders were conceived for short service lives, in some cases just a single mission. The purpose of the glider, most of which were built using the simplest materials, was to deposit soldiers and materiel behind enemy lines undetected. In this book the various types used by the Luftwaffe in World War II, and their development are described in detail – from military gliders for a few soldiers to large-capacity gliders capable of transporting tanks. over 450 bw images,

304 pp.
$70.00

426. FOCKE-WULF TA 152
Thomas Hitchcock, C,O

With the acquisition of Monogram Aviation Publications, Eagle Editions Ltd. has assumed the production and printing of the long-awaited Thomas H. Hitchcock title The Focke-Wulf Ta 152 book. This lavishly illustrated book examines the development and service of the Focke-Wulf Ta 152, Germany's late-World War II high-altitude fighter-interceptor designed to counter American bombers. You get production information; technical descriptions, specifications and performance data; pilot operating instructions; a study of camouflage, insignia and markings; and much more, including a foreword by 27-victory ace Oberfeldwebel Willi Reschke, a Ta 52 pilot who recorded 18 victories against four-engine bombers over the Western Front! 180 photos, 40 color photos, 36 color illustrations, 75 drawing plus 19 tables and charts

208 pp.
$70.00
also availalbe: leather bound, Limited edition of 350 copies, has been autographed by Willi Reschke, $115.00

427. LUFTWAFFE GALLERY PHOTOS & PROFILES
Erik Mombeeck, landscape paperback

Erik Mombeeck has spent close to 25 years gathering information for this new series. He has traveled throughout Germany, Austria and USA interviewing hundreds of Luftwaffe veterans including mechanics, pilots and officers. During these interviews, Mombeeck copied photos from the veteran's private albums. Coupling these images with their personal stories, Erik Mombeeck has prepared a valuable resource for both modelers and aviation enthusiats. It is intended for each issue, this being the first, to present camouflage and markings along with as much detail as available for each aircraft many of which will be profiled by aviation artist Thierry Dekker.

Volume One has 56 pages with appx. 100 photographs, many previously unpublished in both color and black and white. English text.
$26.00*

428. MESSERSCHMITT ME 163 KOMET MUSHROOM
Bartlomiej Belcarz, S

The development and operational history of the world's first rocket-powered fighter is described here. With scale plans of all Me 163 variants, detailed photo coverage of the airframe, colour profiles, and information on all surviving airframes, this is a concise and informative guide to this iconic aircraft.

160 pp.
$39.00

429. MESSERSCHMITT BF 110 PT1 C,D,E VARIANTS
Martin Lebl, S,O,

This monograph, focused on one of the greatest legends of the aviation history, comprises 101 pages on good quality glossy paper. The bulk of the book (about 60 pages) is made up of both 1/72nd and 1/48th scale line drawings by Martin Lébl. In addtion, there are ten pages of various structure details adopted from factory manuals, ten pages of colour and b/w contemporary photos and 15 colour profiles of C/D/E variants. The book also features an article on Luftwaffe night fighter ace Wolfgang Falck and the modeller’s section covering all of the existing Bf 110 C/D/E variant kits.

104 pp.
$25.00*

430. HERMANN GORING FIGHTER ACE: THE WORLD WAR I CAREER OF GERMANY'S MOST INFMAOUS AIRMAN
Peter Kilduff, C

'Hermann Göring – Fighter Ace' is the first in-depth look at Göring’s role as a military flyer and air combat leader from 1914 through the end of The Great War, and how those experiences shaped the personality that came to the world’s attention in 1939. At the outset of the First World War, Göring was eager to prove his value to his fatherland in initial skirmishes with French troops. When struck by severe rheumatoid arthritis in September 1914, the twenty-one-year-old officer’s burning ambition and ego could not tolerate being sidelined and the following month he forced himself out of a sick bed to begin a new career as an aviation observer. Göring went on to become a fighter pilot with twenty-two downed enemy aircraft to his credit, the last wartime commander of the Red Baron’s own fighter wing, Jagdgeschwader Richthofen, and recipient of a row of prestigious medals including Prussia’s highest bravery award, the Pour le Mérite. Peter Kilduff has produced a landmark volume based on extensive research into Göring’s early military records and thousands of German and Allied documents to put the neophyte airman’s life and events into perspective. Among other resources, Kilduff drew on Göring’s own combat reports and related writings. Illustrated with over eighty drawings and photographs, including many from Goring’s private collection and never before published, Herman Göring – Fighter Ace is a tour de force of historical material covering the early combat career of one of the Twentieth Century’s most infamous military figures.

224 pp.
$40.00

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