Known as the "Fighter Writer" in aviation circles, this author chronicled the thrilling world of World War II aircraft with unparalleled depth. Despite being medically disqualified from military service due to vision, he immersed himself in flight, accumulating thousands of hours and mastering numerous aircraft types. This intimate connection with the sky fueled his prolific writing, exploring the courage and technology of aerial combat. His dedication extended to preserving the very machines he wrote about, cementing his legacy as a passionate advocate for aviation history.
"On 6 March 1944, the Americans launched their first large-scale daylight raid on Berlin, the capital of Hitler's Reich. They paid a high price... [This book] is a skilfully researched, minute-by-minute account of that raid. It is also... based on research conducted in detail from both sides"--P. [4] of cover.
Gathers first-person accounts of the experiences of American bombers flying missions over Europe and the Mediterranean during World War II
This illustrated series presents every aspect of the German Air Force in World War II, on all fronts and in widely varying conditions. Contemporary photographs from archives and private collections, many never before published, show how and where all types of German military aircraft operated, and are accompanied by detailed captions written by experts in aviation history. For the first year of the war the Luftwaffe proved itself a superb and deadly tactical air force, helping the Wehrmacht and its Panzers move from Poland through the Low Countries into France. Its pilots, led by Spanish Civil War veterans who had revolutionized air combat, were far more experienced than the Allies. Rare photos taken by Luftwaffe pilots and crew, as well as by press photographers, show what aircraft were used, what equipment they carried, and who flew and maintained them during this dramatic period of the war.
This exciting on-going series covers every aspect of the Luftwaffe in World War II and charts the rise and fall of this mighty force. Each volume makes use of over a hundred rare and valuable photographs, many of them taken by Luftwaffe personnel, to bring history to life and record both the men and the aircraft they flew. Eagles Over Africa and the Mediterranean examines the situation of the Luftwaffe in North Africa between 1940 and 1943. Although the Luftwaffe achieved a great deal of success here, it was hampered by the constant demand for men and machines elsewhere, logistical problems, such as a crippling lack of fuel, and the harsh desert conditions.
Book by Ethell, Jeffery L., Pace, Steve
