Me 163 Rocket Interceptor, Vol. Two

Ransom, Stephen and Hans-Hermann Cammann

ISBN 10: 190322313X / ISBN 13: 9781903223130

Published by Classic Pub./Ian Allen Pub. Ltd., Surrey, England, 2003

About this Item

Folio, appr. 221 pp., maps, b/w photos & illus., color illus., tables, appendices, sources, index. The 2nd volume of the two volume study of the legendary Me 163 rocket plane and JG 400 that flew them. Foreword by one of the few surviving Komet pilots Reinhard Opitz & signed by him on the half-title p. The Me 163 had the potential to reach 700 mph and was part of the last ditch effort to save the Reich at the end of World War II. Hard cover book & d/w both in near fine cond.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Me 163 Rocket Interceptor, Vol. Two
• Publisher: Classic Pub./Ian Allen Pub. Ltd., Surrey, England
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 190322313X
• ISBN 13: 9781903223130
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Subject

About this title

Synopsis

Second volume of a two part work on the Luftwaffe's legendary rocket-powered interceptor with new documentary material and previously unpublished photographs as well as contributions from pilots of this unique and daunting aircraft. This book focuses on the operational story, including a detailed diary of point-defense combat operations conducted over Northern Europe by JG 400. There is also a study of late-war training and of the little-known Italian involvement plus a detailed overview of Me 163-based design projects.

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.