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Luftwaffe Fighter Units: Europe 1939-1941 (Osprey Airwar 6)

by Jerry Scutts

Series:Osprey Airwar (6), Aircam/Airwar (6)

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This book traces the combat history of Luftwaffe fighter units in World War 2. Major aircraft types are all covered, and their missions in the skies over Northern Europe and the Balkans are detailed. Aircraft markings and aircrew uniforms are shown in full colour illustrations.

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Embleton, Gerry (Illustrator)

Hadler, Terry (Illustrator)

Windrow, Martin (Editor)

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Important events: World War II (1939 | 1945); Battle of Britain (1940)

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Genres: History, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 940.544943 — History & geography History of Europe History of Europe 1918- Military history of World War II Air operations Operations of specific countries Europe
LCC: D787 .S375 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania History (General) World War II (1939-1945)
BISAC: HIS HISTORY Military Aviation & Space

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Languages: English
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ISBNs: 2
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Published: 1977
Genres: History, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 940.544943
LCC: D787 .S375

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