Messerschmitt BF 110 Day Fighter Aces
Title | Messerschmitt BF 110 Day Fighter Aces PDF eBook |
Author | John Weal |
Publisher | Osprey Publishing (UK) |
Pages | 96 |
Release | 1998-10 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781855327283 |
The twin-engined Bf 110 Zerstorer formed the main spearhead of the Luftwaffe in the early Blitzkrieg campaigns of World War II, only meeting its match against the RAF in the Battle of Britain. This volume includes archival photography with text explaining tactics used by the pilots.
Messerschmitt Bf 110 Zerstörer Aces of World War 2
Title | Messerschmitt Bf 110 Zerstörer Aces of World War 2 PDF eBook |
Author | John Weal |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Pages | 107 |
Release | 2012-10-20 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 178200565X |
This volume is the first of its type to be devoted exclusively to the Zerstörer day fighter aces, spanning the war years from Poland to the defence of the Reich. Although Messerschmitt's single-engined Bf 109 has received most of the plaudits for achieving virtual air superiority over Europe in 1939-40, the exploits of the manufacturer's twin-engined Bf 110, the Ju 88 and the Me 410 Zerstörer in the first year of the war also make for very impressive reading. Indeed, on the eve of World War 2 a posting to a Bf 110 unit was considered to be the best career move available in the Luftwaffe.
Luftwaffe Aces in the Battle of Britain
Title | Luftwaffe Aces in the Battle of Britain PDF eBook |
Author | Chris Goss |
Publisher | Air World |
Pages | 337 |
Release | 2020-12-02 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1526754223 |
“An extraordinary analysis of the ‘scores’ chalked up by individual fighter pilots serving in the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain. So much detail!” —Books Monthly The term “fighter ace” grew in prominence with the introduction and development of aerial combat in the First World War. The actual number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an “ace” has varied but is usually considered to be five or more. For the Luftwaffe, a number of its fighter pilots, many of whom had fought with the Legion Condor in Spain, had already gained their Experte, or ace, status in the Battle of France. However, many more would achieve that status in the hectic dogfights over southern England and the Channel during the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940. A number would also be either killed or captured. Some of these men, individuals such as Adolf Galland, Werner Mölders, and Helmut Wick, who between them had claimed 147 aerial victories by October 31st1940, are well-known, but most are less so. In this book, the story of each of the Luftwaffe’s 204 Messerschmitt Bf 109 “aces” from the summer of 1940 is examined, with all of the individual biographies, detailing individual fates during the war, being highly illustrated throughout. Original German records from the summer of 1940, have been examined, providing a definitive list of each pilot’s individual claims. It also covers, to a lesser extent, those forgotten fifty-three Messerschmitt Bf 110 pilots who also achieved ace status by day and also by night between 10 July and 31 October 1940. “A fascinating book indeed.” —UK Historian
Arctic Bf 109 and Bf 110 Aces
Title | Arctic Bf 109 and Bf 110 Aces PDF eBook |
Author | John Weal |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Pages | 116 |
Release | 2016-10-20 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1782008004 |
Once Nazi Germany had conquered Norway in 1940, just a handful of Gruppen flying the Bf 109 and Bf 110 fighters were able to shatter all opposition and dominate the air in the Arctic Circle. Yet as the dual threats of the RAF and the Red Air Force grew, the Luftwaffe was forced to increase its fighter presence to full Geschwader strength with the formation of JG 5 Eismeer (Ice-sea) in early 1942. The struggle for the frozen skies of the arctic raged on until the end of the war as the embattled JG 5 produced some of the Eastern Front's leading aces, pilots of the calibre of Theodor Weissenberger, Heinrich Ehrler, Walter Schuck, Franz Dörr and Jakob Norz all achieving over 100 kills. Featuring first-hand accounts from the pilots, extensive research from a leading authority on the Luftwaffe, and illustrations of the aircraft in unique winter camouflage, this book is a comprehensive guide to the Arctic Experten and the planes they flew.
Messerschmitt Me 110
Title | Messerschmitt Me 110 PDF eBook |
Author | Dominique Brefort |
Publisher | Casemate Publishers |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2009-11-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9782352501442 |
The Messerschmitt Bf 110, was designed in the middle of the thirties. After a relatively convincing start in Poland in September 1939, the performance of the Zerstörer (destroyer) units, declined rapidly with heavy losses, so much so that at the end of the Battle of Britain it was decided to withdraw the Bf 110s from service and cease production. After the failure of its designated successor, the Me 210, the Bf 110 started a second career which was indeed infinitely more glorious since it scored more kills not only than any other Luftwaffe night-fighter but also more than all the aircraft of this type in all the air forces fighting in World War Two…
Messerschmitt Bf 110
Title | Messerschmitt Bf 110 PDF eBook |
Author | Ron Mackay |
Publisher | Crowood Press (UK) |
Pages | 200 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
Describes the development, technical details and operational use of this often underrated aeroplane which remained in service in the Luftwaffe throughout World War Two. With many rare photographs this new edition to the Crowood Aviation Series will appeal to historians and modellers alike.
Modelling the Messerschmitt Bf 110
Title | Modelling the Messerschmitt Bf 110 PDF eBook |
Author | Brett Green |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Pages | 173 |
Release | 2012-02-20 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1780964315 |
The Messerschmitt Bf 110 was undoubtedly one of the most significant aircraft of World War II. Despite suffering setbacks in the summer of 1940 at the hands of the RAF, it continued to be used effectively in other theatres and roles until the last days of the war, particularly as a night fighter against RAF Bomber Command's strategic bombing campaign over the Reich. This title shows you how to correct and convert basic 1/48-scale kits of the Bf 110 into many different variants, using a wide selection of aftermarket detail sets, conversions, accessories and decals for both day and night fighter schemes.