Focke Wulf 190: The Birth of the Butcher Bird 1939-1943 (Luftwaffe at War, V. 8) - Softcover

Book 8 of 21: Luftwaffe at War

Jessen, Morten

 
9781853673283: Focke Wulf 190: The Birth of the Butcher Bird 1939-1943 (Luftwaffe at War, V. 8)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1853673285 ISBN 13: 9781853673283
Publisher: Greenhill Books/Lionel Leventhal, 1998

Synopsis

This exciting on-going series covers every aspect of the Luftwaffe in World War II and charts the rise and fall of this mighty force. Each volume makes use of over a hundred rare and valuable photographs, many of them taken by Luftwaffe personnel, to bring history to life and record both the men and the aircraft they flew. From its maiden flight on June 1st, 1939, the Fw 190 was a maneuverable fighter capable of absorbing heavy punishment from the Allies. Focke Wulf 190 covers the different Fw 190 versions as they appeared in various theaters of war, along with the pilots who carved a name for themselves in the "Butcher Bird".

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About the Author

Morten Jessen is an aviation historian specialising in Luftwaffe units, fighters and operations in World War II. He lives in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Publisher
Greenhill Books/Lionel Leventhal
Publication date
1998
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1853673285
ISBN 13 
9781853673283
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
72

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