Ju 88 Aces of World War 2: ; Aircraft of the Aces, 133

Forsyth, Robert

ISBN 10: 1472829212 / ISBN 13: 9781472829214

Published by Osprey, Oxford, And NY, 2022

About this Item

Illus. , several in color; 96 pages.

Seller Inventory # 43748

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ju 88 Aces of World War 2: ; Aircraft of the Aces, 133
• Publisher: Osprey, Oxford, And NY
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1472829212
• ISBN 13: 9781472829214
• Binding: Softcover
• Illustrator: Laurier, Jim
• Edition: Fourth Printing.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • AVIATION

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Synopsis

Initially designed as a fast medium bomber, the Junkers Ju 88 was also used as a Zerstörer heavy fighter by the Luftwaffe. It saw its combat debut over Poland in 1939, and heavy fighter variants saw action on every front up to VE Day. The ultimate Ju 88 fighter variant was the G-model of 1944, which boasted a FuG 220 or 227 radar, an astounding array of cannon and machine gun armament, and advanced Junkers Jumo or BMW engines.

A dedicated nightfighter, the first Ju 88G-1s entered service with the Nachtjagd in the summer of 1944, replacing Ju 88C/Rs as well as some Bf 110Gs. Despite suffering heavy losses in the final months of the war, Ju 88Gs also inflicted serious casualties on Bomber Command right up to VE Day.

Illustrated with original artwork, Ju 88 Aces of World War 2 tells the story of the aces who menaced Allied aircraft and shipping throughout the war, whether patrolling over the Bay of Biscay, to the Arctic circle opposing Allied convoys and, most successfully, as radar-equipped nightfighters engaging RAF heavy bombers during defense of the Reich operations from late 1941.

About the Authors

Robert Forsyth is an author, editor and publisher, specializing in military aviation and military history. He is the author of over 30 titles for Osprey Publishing on the aircraft, units and operations of the Luftwaffe, an interest he has held since boyhood. He has written articles for The Aviation Historian, Aerojournal, Aeroplane Monthly, Aviation News, Combat Aircraft, and FlyPast and he is a member of the Editorial Board of The Aviation Historian.

Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives in New Hampshire. He attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, from 1974–78, and since graduating with Honours, he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon.