Author: Lynn Ritger Publisher: Sam ISBN: 9780955185809 Category : Airplanes Languages : en Pages : 0
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The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was a German World War II fighter aircraft, and was flown by the three top-scoring German fighter aces, claiming 928 victories between them. This text presents a full chronology and photo history of development and operational use.
Author: John Weal Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1780963513 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 186
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The follow-on volume to Osprey Aircraft of the Aces 11 Bf 109D/E Aces 1939-41, this book charts the story of the myriad aces who flew the later marks of Messerschmitt fighter through to VE-Day. As good as the Emil had been during the opening 18 months of the war, the aircraft was being progressively bettered in virtually all aspects of aerial combat by the Spitfire come 1941, so Messerschmitt updated and improved the breed, firstly with the introduction of the Friedrich and then the multi-variant Gustav.
Author: Jochen Prien Publisher: Schiffer Military History ISBN: 9780887404245 Category : Messerschmitt Bf 109 (Fighter plane) Languages : en Pages : 208
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Noted Luftwaffe historians Jochen Prien and Peter Rodeike present in this brand new book the Messerschmitt BF 109F, G and K models. Over 500 photos - most never published and some in rare color - superb line schemes, and detailed text show the late model "109s" development into the superb fighter of legend. Among the details presented are units which used the F, G and K, production numbers, prototypes, unusual markings and camouflage. \nJochen Prien is the author of a three volume study of JG 53 "Pik As." Jochen Prien and Peter Rodeike are renowned historians on the BF 109 and FW 190 and the units that flew them.
Author: Krzysztof Janowicz Publisher: Monographs ISBN: 9788389088925 Category : Fighter planes Languages : en Pages : 0
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* Free decals and masking foil Second volume of the history of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 G/K which covers the history, design and development as well as technical characteristics. One of the first true modern fighters of the era, including such features as an all-metal monocoque construction, a closed canopy, and retractable landing gear, the Bf 109 was still in service at the dawn of the jet age at the end of World War II, during which it was the backbone of the German Luftwaffe fighter force. Originally conceived as an interceptor, later models were developed to fulfill multiple tasks, serving as bomber escort, fighter bomber, day-, night- all-weather fighter, bomber destroyer, ground-attack aircraft, and as reconnaissance aircraft. Through constant development, it remained competitive with the latest Allied fighter aircraft until the end of the war. Content covers: The Ostfront; Operations in Africa; Eastern Front 1943; In the defense of the Reich and Beyond the Polar Circle. About the Series Monographs focuses on an individual type of aircraft. Each monograph contains descriptions of the aircraft's origin, its variants and combat history. Each volume includes several hundred archive photographs, technical scale drawings and color profile artwork. Each book also has free extras for modelers, with decals and masking foil.
Author: Marco Fernandez-Sommerau Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing ISBN: 9781903223277 Category : Messerschmitt 109 (Fighter planes) Languages : en Pages : 0
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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.
Author: Dominique Breffort Publisher: Histoire et Collections ISBN: 9782352503323 Category : Fighter planes Languages : en Pages : 0
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Gathered in two volumes, presented here are the legendary Luftwaffe aircraft: the Messerschmitt 109 and 110, the Focke Wulf 190 and the jets that appeared near the end of the conflict. More than 600 color profiles detail a wide variety of insignia and camouflage paints. Together, these two books represent a highly detailed compilation (new photographs, new profiles) improving upon the previous editions published in the Planes and Pilots series.
Author: Maciej Góralczyk Publisher: ISBN: 9788361220848 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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* Highly detailed study of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 that fought over North Africa in World War II The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was a German World War II fighter aircraft designed by Willy Messerschmitt in the early 1930s. It was one of the first true modern fighters of the era. Having gone through its baptism of fire in the Spanish Civil War, the Bf 109 was still in service at the dawn of the jet age at the end of World War II. Part of a series of highly illustrated color reference books, the numerous color profiles and 3 views of the variants of the Bf 109 show the distinctive sandy coloring essential for desert combat to full effect. This volume also includes a decal sheet with 1:72, 1:48 and 1:32 individual markings. About Topcolors This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modelers and filled with color artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals.
Author: Publisher: MMP ISBN: 9788366549715 Category : Languages : en Pages : 24
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Includes scale plans in 1/35, 1/48, 1/72 $ 1/144 scale of the famous Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 aircraft and 8 A3 size scale plans of Bf 109 G-6.
Author: Krzysztof Wolowski Publisher: Casemate Publishers ISBN: 9788361421139 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 0
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This book describes and illustrates the late versions of the Bf 109 with long tail during WW2. Covering the late Bf 109 G and K variants, the camouflage and markings of these aircraft are described and illustrated in great detail. The book is fully illustrated with many rare wartime photos and scale plans of the version's differences. Full color profiles of many representative aircraft.
Author: Brett Green Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1780964927 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 84
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The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is one of the most recognizable fighter aircraft in history, and this book focuses on the Messerschmitt Bf 109F and early G models – the Friedrich and Gustav – the workhorses of the German Luftwaffe during the middle years of World War II. Detailing five different builds across the scales, and featuring aircraft in camouflage schemes and markings from the Western Desert to the Russian Steppes, this book is an excellent source of reference for both the beginner and expert modeller, on one of the most effective killing machines of World War II.
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