BF 109D/E Aces 1939-1941 (Osprey Aircraft of the Aces No 11) (Aircraft of the Aces, 11) - Softcover

Weal, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855324873 ISBN 13: 9781855324879

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1996

Synopsis

The period covered in this volume was considered to be the 'glory years' for the Jagdwaffe - fresh from the experience gained in the Spanish Civil War - and for the Bf 109 in particular. Many famous pilots scored their first kills in the classic dogfights staged over Poland, Western Europe, the Channel and finally southern England. Some 40 Knight's Crosses were awarded in 1940 alone. However, after sweeping all before them in support of the Blitzkrieg across continental Europe, the Bf 109E pilots were to suffer badly during the Battle of Britain, the result of poor tactics inflicted upon them by the Luftwaffe High Command, and their mount's less then generous range.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Osprey's Aircraft of the Aces series combines full colour artwork, the best archival contemporary photography, and first hand accounts from aces to bring history's greatest airborne conflicts to life.

About the Author:

Arguably the finest profile artist in the business, John Weal's love of German aircraft makes his work a treat for students of the subject. He has written several Aces volumes, and two books on the JU 87 in the companion series Combat Aircraft.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1855324873
• ISBN 13: 9781855324879
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 100
• Illustrator: Weal John