Chris Goss Books

A comprehensive list of all the Luftwaffe personnel who achieved the status of Ace and who flew in the summer of 1940.

This illustrated study charts the development and combat history of the units that saw combat with the Dornier Do 217, one of the Luftwaffe’s workhorse bombers during World War II.

Illustrated throughout with detailed artwork, this book examines the Do 17, also known as the Flying Pencil, a common and feared sight in the European skies, including over southern England during the Battle of Britain.

The story of the Luftwaffe's only long range maritime fighter unit - V Gruppe/Kampfgeschwader 40 (V/KG40) - and its battles against the Royal Air Force (RAF), the US Army Air Force (USAAF) and the US Navy (USN) in the skies above the Bay of Biscay. Using personal accounts from both German and Allied survivors from July 1942 onwards, Bloody Biscay relates the initial tribulations of the unit and its battles against overwhelming odds to its eventual annihilation over the Normandy beaches in June 1944. Comprehensive appendices detail the unit's commanding officers, known aircrew, all of its 109 known 'kills' matched to Allied losses and the 88 combat losses of the unit with the details of who shot those aircraft down. The twenty-six aircraft lost in accidents and further aircraft interned in Spain are also listed. Containing nearly 200 photographs, the vast majority of German origin, Bloody Biscay will give the reader a graphic insight into V/KG40's aircraft, crews and 'kills' .

Explores the story of two front line fighter units, one British and one German, during the Battle of Britain.

Focusing on the German manufacturers, this book offers an in-depth exploration of the fighter aircraft developed by the Luftwaffe during World War Two. It delves into the design and engineering aspects, providing readers with valuable insights into the innovations and strategies behind these iconic planes. The text highlights the enduring fascination with the Luftwaffe, making it a compelling resource for aviation enthusiasts and historians alike.

The Dornier Do 217, an evolution of the Do 17 bomber, entered service in 1941 and played a crucial role in the Luftwaffe's operations during World War II. Initially deployed for bombing and anti-shipping missions, it gained notoriety for its use in the Baedeker Blitz. The aircraft was notable for being the first to deploy precision-guided weapons in combat. Despite its versatility, including modifications for night fighting and reconnaissance, production ended in 1943 as it became increasingly outdated. The book features rare archival images that highlight its operational history.

The mainstays of the RAF’s bomber force in the 1970s and ’80s were the distinctive Avro Vulcan and the slightly less well-known Blackburn Buccaneer. The Buccaneer came into service in 1962 and flew with just five RAF and six RN squadrons before being retired in 1994. The Vulcan came into service in 1956 and was retired after the Falklands War in 1982, having flown operationally with nine RAF squadron. Illustrated with 180 photographs, this book details the much-loved Buccaneer and Vulcan and the part they played in the latter stages of the Cold War.

Two of the RAF's most memorable aircraft are the English Electric Lightning and the McDonnell Phantom. Illustrated with more than 180 photographs, this book covers in great detail the Lightning and Phantom fighter aircraft and the part they played in the latter stages of the Cold War.

Luftwaffe Fighter-Bombers over Britain analyses the campaign from March 1942-June 1943 using contemporary records and first-hand accounts from both the German and British sides.