Christopher Shepherd

An illustrated study of the aircraft of the WWII Luftwaffe. The book describes and illustrates all major types with a brief history, tables of important variants and specifications including power unit, wingspan, length, height, weight, crew, maximum speed, service ceiling, range and armament. There are also chapters describing some of the major actions of the Luftwaffe.
With detailed information on German aircraft types including six types of Messerschmitt, four of Junkers, four of Heinkel, show more three of Henschel, four of Dornier, three of Focke-wulf and from the Arado Ar96 to the Messerschmitt Me323. With extensive colour and black & white photographs. Also includes a section on them in action with accounts of exploits by pilots of different types. show less