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Messerschmitt Bf 109: The Design and Operational History
Jan Forsgren
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Description for Messerschmitt Bf 109: The Design and Operational History
Hardcover. The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is one of the most famous fighters of all time. First flown in 1935, it was continually developed, serving with the Luftwaffe first-line until the German surrender in May 1945. More than 33,000 were built, serving in the air forces of over ten nations. Post-war, it remained in production in both Czechoslovakia and Spain. Num Pages: 272 pages, 121 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJH; JWMV3; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 711.
More than 33,000 Messerchmitt Bf 109s were built between 1935 and 1945, making it the second-most produced warplane of all time. Its baptism of fire was in Spain during the Spanish Civil War of 1936-39. The Bf 109 was the mainstay of Luftwaffe fighter squadrons, and the favoured choice of most of the Luftwaffe's fighter aces. Luftwaffe Bf 109 pilots accounted for thousands of Allied aircraft, with individual scores for some pilots reached hundreds of downed aircraft. It saw service in Poland, the invasion of France and, of course, during the Battle of Britain in 1940. Although gradually becoming obsolete, ... Read more
More than 33,000 Messerchmitt Bf 109s were built between 1935 and 1945, making it the second-most produced warplane of all time. Its baptism of fire was in Spain during the Spanish Civil War of 1936-39. The Bf 109 was the mainstay of Luftwaffe fighter squadrons, and the favoured choice of most of the Luftwaffe's fighter aces. Luftwaffe Bf 109 pilots accounted for thousands of Allied aircraft, with individual scores for some pilots reached hundreds of downed aircraft. It saw service in Poland, the invasion of France and, of course, during the Battle of Britain in 1940. Although gradually becoming obsolete, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Toadsmoor Road, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781555866
SKU
V9781781555866
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99-50
About Jan Forsgren
Jan Forsgren has an MA in History and is the author of five books including two in English. He has written hundreds of aviation-related articles for various aviation magazines, including 'Aeroplane', 'The Aviation Historian' and 'FlyPast'. He has also written articles on the Air Forces in Southeast Asia that are available on www.aeroflight.co.uk. For Fonthill he has written 'Sink the ... Read more
Reviews for Messerschmitt Bf 109: The Design and Operational History
Mr. Forsgren goes into every detail of the BF 109 from its inception to the last flights... I can easily recommend the book to a newbie who is just starting to learn about the BF 109, but the book is also full of facts for the aficionados of the plane.
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