Junkers Ju 88, Vol. 1: Schnellbomber: Development, Production and Technical History - Hardcover

William A. Medcalf

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1906537429 ISBN 13: 9781906537425

Publisher: Crecy Publishing Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

This exciting book is the first in a comprehensive two-part study of the development and operational history of the Junkers Ju 88, exploring the many facets of this famous and long-serving aircraft. Its variants, including the Ju 188 and Ju 288 are also covered, along with the wide array of armament and equipment with which it was fitted, and its various markings and camouflage schemes.

The text is illustrated with several hundred rare photographs, manufacturer's handbook data, scale line drawings, and specially commissioned color artwork.

About this title

About the Author:

William A. Medcalf was born in Monmouth, Illinois. His interest in aviation began when he was a schoolboy during World War Two and continued with weekly visits to local airfields. He became a pilot at the age of 16. He has continued flying for almost 60 years (propeller-driven aircraft, jets and gliders).

Medcalf is the author of numerous technical documents, most unpublished as they were either classified by the US military or internal confidential documents.

His hobbies include flying, aviation history, automobile racing, and scale aircraft modeling.

Review:

"In just a few words: this book is excellent!" (Pablo Bauleo IPMS/USA 2015-04-03)

"A fantastic introduction... Highly recommended!" (David L. Veres Cybermodeler 2013-08-01)

About this edition

• Publisher: Crecy Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1906537429
• ISBN 13: 9781906537425
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 336