Me 163 Rocket Interceptor Volume One (1) and Volume Two (2)

Ransom, Stephen - Hans-Hermann Cammann

ISBN 10: 1903223121 / ISBN 13: 9781903223123

Published by Classic Publications 2002 2003, 2002

About this Item

Hardcover; Hardcover two volume set in dust jackets. Clean blue cloth boards show minor edge wear. Corners bumped. Text pages are crisp and clean. Very nice photo illustrated dust jackets show light edge wear and soil. Look great when placed in new protective mylar. Always carefully wrapped and shipped in cardboard boxes to protect your purchase.; B/w Phot & Ill; 4TO.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Me 163 Rocket Interceptor Volume One (1) and Volume Two (2)
• Publisher: Classic Publications 2002 2003
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1903223121
• ISBN 13: 9781903223123
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Following years of detailed research, this is the first volume in a new two-part work on the Luftwaffe's legendary Messerschmitt Me 163 rocket-powered interceptor. The authors have unearthed incredible new documentary material and previously unpublished photographs and have received co-operation from many former pilots who flew this unique and daunting aircraft. This book focuses on the evolution, design and development of tailless and rocket powered aircraft during the years leading up to the Second World War as well the subsequent deployment of the Me 163 by the specialist test unit, Erprobungskommando 16. It also includes a detailed study of Me 163 production and an introduction to the operational use of the rocket fighter by JG 400 in the defense of the Reich. Accompanied by superb color artwork by leading aviation artist, Tom Tullis and many technical illustrations, this work will undoubtedly be recognized as the standard reference on the subject for years to come.