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From the nascent days of the Spanish Civil War to the desperate, final defence of the stricken Reich, the Messerchmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffe's signature fighter. From the very beginning of its combat career it came to symbolize what could be achieved with a modern monoplane fighter aircraft, instilling fear and respect into Allied pilots wherever it was encountered. 35,000 of the ubiquitous Messerschmitts were eventually built, making it the most-produced fighter in history. This is the first Air Vanguard volume to cover the Bf 109, detailing models A-D. Featuring stunning aerial photos the title explores in depth the technical characteristics and combat performance of the early Bf 109s, including their combat debut in the Spanish Civil War, their employment in the invasion of Poland and showing how the type became one of the most famous names in aviation history.
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Before it won glory in the Battle of France, and experienced defeat in the Battle of Britain, the Messerschmitt 109 tasted battle in its initial A/B/C and D variants. This is the story of those early models of the iconic fighter, that would go on to be one of the most produced aircraft of WW2. Featuring stunning aerial photos, the book explores in depth the technical characteristics and combat performance of the early Bf 109s, including their combat debut in the Spanish Civil War and their employment in the invasion of Poland.
Title: Messerschmitt Bf 109 A-D Series #18 Osprey Air Vanguard
ISBN Number: 1472804864
ISBN-13: 9781472804860
Location Published: UK, Osprey Publishing: 2015
Binding: Soft cover
Book Condition: New
Size: 24.8 x 18.4 x 0.7 cm
Kg: 0.23 Kg
Type: Book
Categories: Aircraft & Air Warfare, Military
Seller ID: 9781472804860
Keywords: 1472804864, 18 osprey air vanguard, 9781472804860, messerschmitt bf 109 a-d series, robert jackson
