Junkers Ju 287

Stephen Ransom and Peter Korrell with Peter D. Evans

ISBN 10: 190322392X / ISBN 13: 9781903223925

Published by Ian Allan Publishing, Surrey, UK, 2008

About this Item

St Marys Books is proud to present Junkers Ju 287 Germanys Forward Swept Wing Bomber by Stephen Ransom and Peter Korrell with Peter D Evans Housed in its original dustjacket featuring black and white photographs of the Junkers Ju 287 this hardback book is bound in a handsome navy blue cloth with white ink lettering to the spine Inside one finds 160 pages of text including indices peppered with black and white photographs original documents and diagrams and green and blue ink decorations This book tells the story of the inception creation and execution of the worlds first truly sweptwinged jetpowered aircraft This book is in very good condition though the dustjacket can only be described as good as it is unfortunately torn the book itself appears virtually unread with few notable blemishes This book is looking for a new home and would make for a perfect gift for any aviation enthusiastsnbsp.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Junkers Ju 287
• Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing, Surrey, UK
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 190322392X
• ISBN 13: 9781903223925
• Binding: Hardback
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

The extraordinary Junkers Ju 287, the first truly swept-winged, jet-powered aircraft, took to the sky in August 1944, at a time when Germany was suffering sustained round-the-clock bombing by the Allied air forces. Despite such adverse development conditions, this large and futuristic aircraft represented a remarkable accomplishment in aeronautical design. It was a flying test bed built to develop the technology required for a multi-engined jet bomber aircraft and was powered by four Junkers Jumo 004 engines.Featuring a revolutionary swept forward wing and built largely from scavenged components from other aircraft, it was designed and came to fruition very quickly, using parts of a Heinkel He 177 and a Junkers Ju 88 bomber. The project was considered 'top secret' and evaded Allied intelligence for many months.This exciting new book is beautifully illustrated throughout with striking photographs, several of which are previously unpublished, and contains much new and revised information on the Ju 287. It is certain to become the definitive account of this remarkable aircraft. The authors also trace the development of forward swept-winged aircraft prior to its appearance, the aircraft's subsequent history in the Soviet Union, its post-war influence on aircraft projects, and designs produced in Germany. A unique and compelling account for all aviation enthusiasts.

About the Author

Stephen Ransom was born in Oxfordshire, England, and studied aeronautical engineering at the University of Salford. He was employed by various companies advanced projects offices in the aircraft industry, and also worked for some time in the space industry. He has a deep interest in the history of British and German aviation.