The DFS 230 combat and assault glider played a crucial role in Germany's airborne operations during World War II, known for its daring raids at key locations like Eben Emael, Corinth, Crete, and Gran Sasso. Capable of carrying nine fully-equipped troops, it could dive steeply towards targets and land with precision, just 20 meters away. This innovative glider was a pivotal asset in executing successful military strategies.
This book presents a fully illustrated chronological account of Luftwaffe night fighter aces during the early years of World War II. It delves into the experiences and tactics of these pilots, showcasing their significant contributions to aerial combat. Through detailed illustrations and narratives, readers gain insight into the challenges faced and the strategies employed by these aces in the dark skies of war.
The Luftwaffe was able to field some of the world's finest fighter aircraft and pilots during the Second World War. This publication from renowned researcher and historian Neil Page looks at the German Jagdflieger throughout the conflict, covering campaigns, unit histories and ace pilot biographies, illustrated throughout with more than 250 rare images, some published here for the first time. It traces the the story of the Tagjagd from the inception of the Luftwaffe to final Götterdämmerung. This is the second volume in our Luftwaffe Fighters series, covering units flying the Focke-Wulf Fw 190, where Vol. 1 contentrated primarily on units flying the Messerschmitt Bf 109.Regards
This first volume of German Fighter Aces trace the story of the Luftwaffe's day fighter arm (der Tagjagd) from its inception to 1942.
A fully illustrated account of the Day Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe from 1942 to 1945.