Messerschmitt Bf109E: Legends of Warfare hardcover
Messerschmitt Bf109E: Germany's Premiere Early World War II Fighter: Legends of Warfare hardcover
Describes Bf 109 E production, airfields used by the units that flew the type, and fighter-bomber variants Ideal for military history enthusiasts who enjoy concise, affordable warfare histories with rare archival photographs and source materials. An original Messerschmitt document lists the versions of the Bf 109 E and describes their operational roles The Bf 109 E "Emil" entered service in 1938. The aircraft’s DB 601 engine transformed its performance, making the Messerschmitt fighter one of the most capable anywhere in the world at the time. After seeing action late in the Spanish Civil War, the Emil was Germany’s premier fighter aircraft during the early years of World War II, seeing action over Poland, France and the Low Countries, Great Britain, the Balkans, and North Africa. By the time of “Operation Barbarossa” in June 1941, the Emil had been largely replaced as the Luftwaffe’s main fighter aircraft by the new Bf 109 F; however, it continued in service in the fighter-bomber, reconnaissance, and fighter-training roles. The Bf109 E was flown by all of Germany’s famed early-war fighter aces, men such as Adolf Galland, Werner Mölders, Helmut Wick, Wilhelm Balthasar, Walther Oesau, and countless others.
Published November 2019, 112 pages, 152 colour and black & white photographs, hardcover, 9" x 9"
Schiffer Legends of Warfare Series
Started in 2017, The Legends of Warfare series by Schiffer Publishing covers Aviation, Naval and Ground forces including aircraft of all types in a beautiful 9” x 9” hardcover format. Predominantly covering military aircraft from all eras, more volumes are being added each season. Each book is a concise history of a particular type of aircraft, well illustrated with over 100 black and white and colour photographs, and black & white line drawings and plans. Page counts vary depending on the aircraft, and some types are covered two volumes.
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