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Author : Alfred Price
Publisher : History Press
ISBN 13 : 9780752452074
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (52 download)
Download or read book Focke Wulf written by Alfred Price and published by History Press. This book was released on 2009-07-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dramatic account of the daring exploits of this iconic plane and its pilots in the Second World War
Author : Morten Jessen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788799335206
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (352 download)
Download or read book Focke-Wulf Fw 190 in the Battle for Sicily written by Morten Jessen and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A fascinating and thoroughly researched account of Focke-Wulf 190 units, personnel and operations in the Sicilian campaign of the summer of 1943. Based on a variety of primary sources, this book describes many of the very eventful missions flown by a handful of Luftwaffe Fw 190s against a multitude of British and American land and naval targets. The book features numerous firsthand accounts from German, British, American and Commonwealth personnel, along with a wide selection of photographs and maps, and color aircraft profiles by well-known aviation artist Claes Sundin. The reader is also given a good idea of daily life for the Fw 190 pilots and mechanics during what was a long, hot Mediterranean summer, as they battled Allied bombing raids, lack of supplies, malaria, and many other complications. This is the first time that the full story of the Fw 190 in the battle for Sicily has been told, and this book will serve as the definitive account of this aspect of aviation history." REVIEWS "There are plenty of books on the Focke-Wulf Fw 190; many volumes have been published on WWII s second-most famous German fighter in service in north-west Europe and the Eastern Front, but the battle for Sicily? To my memory, nothing in any depth has been issued on this particular campaign and that s what makes Danish and Australian authors Morten Jessen and Andrew Arthy s new title so fascinating and unique. The book is a follow-up to their 2004 volume Focke-Wulf Fw 190 in North Africa and is an imposing production; it s a large format, 224 page hardback and the highly photogenic (if fighter aircraft can be considered photogenic) full-bleed image on the cover is almost irresistible if you are addicted to WWII aviation. The book is clearly produced with an eye for visual impact; as I often seem to state in this section each month, the photographic reproduction is excellent and many of the images are printed large on the page, all grist-to-the-mill for the modeler, hungry for Luftwaffe eye-candy. There are no less than 137 b/w and three color photographs in the book, plus eleven color profiles (by distinguished artist Claes Sundin) as well as maps that clearly define the specific zones of Fw 190 operation. For the modeller, there is a great deal of interest in this book. Naturally, lashings of punchy wartime photos of Fw 190s are scattered throughout and they give tantalizing clues to camouflage schemes, markings and the inevitable weathering; great stuff. But what really impresses is the sheer attention to detail; those six years of research were well spent and the result is an exhaustive account of the infamous Butcher Bird and its exploits in the vicious battle for the island of Sicily. Very highly recommended." - Tamiya Model Magazine, Marcus Nicholls "In this book the eventful history of the Fw 190 units in the Mediterranean is described from 14 May to 2 September 1943, with special attention to the battle for Sicily. It is extremely well-researched and excellently illustrated, with the story focusing on, amongst other things, why the Fw 190 was so important there. Like everywhere in this book, facts and figures complement each other perfectly, with many eyewitness accounts from both sides. Although the presentation follows a chronological thread, it remains a varied and well told story and an easy read. This exemplary book provides an overall picture of what happened, and tops it off with no less than ten meticulously compiled appendices, i.e. detailed casualty lists, camouflage and markings etc., not to mention the eleven exceptional color profiles by Claes Sundin. Conclusion: one of the best new releases for a long time!" - Flugzeig Classic, Wolfgang Muhlbauer"
Author : John Weal
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781855325180
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (251 download)
Download or read book Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Aces of the Russian Front written by John Weal and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 1995-09-11 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of all the fronts fought on by the Jagdflieger during World War 2, the Russian, or Eastern, was easily the most lucrative in terms of targets for the experten. Marry an abundance of targets with the Luftwaffe's best piston-engined fighter of the war – Focke-Wulf's Fw 190 'Butcher Bird' – and it quickly becomes apparent why so many Jagdflieger achieved kills that passed the 100 victories mark. Flying in variable weather on a battlefront that was constantly changing, the Fw 190 pilots fought virtually to extinction in both the pure fighter and the crucial Schlacht ground attack roles.
Author : Chris Goss
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473899583
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)
Download or read book Focke-Wulf Fw 190 written by Chris Goss and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2019-06-30 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of the early service of Germany’s Fw 190, containing a unique collection of rare photos displaying the wide use of this aircraft. Widely regarded as the Luftwaffe’s finest fighter, the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 first saw service in France in August 1941, immediately proving itself at least the equal of the then-latest Spitfire variant, the Mk.V. In this volume, Chris Goss takes a close look at the aircraft’s features as well as its early history. There were a number of characteristics which contributed to the Fw 190’s success. For instance, it was designed as a weapons platform and built to withstand heavy punishment. Another element in the Fw 190’s construction which added to its durability was its wide-tracked, inwards-retracting landing gear. The Fw 190’s BMW 801 D-2 radial engine also produced 1,677 horsepower, giving the early Focke-Wulf 190 A-8 a top speed of more than 400 miles per hour—which was considerably faster than the early variant Spitfires. As Goss points out, it was the Spitfires with which the Fw 190 pilots frequently had to contend when in combat over the English Channel, and particularly during the Allied raid on Dieppe in August 1942. The Fw 190’s weapons capability also saw it used as a fighter-bomber against Allied shipping in the Channel and against the southeastern coasts of England in 1942 in tip-and-runs raids. These fast, low-level attacks proved difficult for the defending RAF squadrons to counter and only one Fw 190 was lost on these operations. In this first of two volumes, Goss examines the aircraft’s features and early days, showing exactly why it was the workhorse of the Luftwaffe.
Author : John Weal
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782005250
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)
Download or read book Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Aces of the Western Front written by John Weal and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-20 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fw 190 was the scourge of Fighter Command from the moment it appeared on the Western Front at Abbeville in August 1941 with II./JG 26. A nimble, speedy and well-armed adversary, the 'Butcher Bird' quickly proved superior to all Allied fighters of the time, particularly at medium to low altitude. Led by Experten of the calibre of 'Pips' Priller, Heinz Bar and Walter Oesau, the handful of Fw 190-equipped Jagdgeschwader flew against overwhelming odds, firstly on the Channel coast, and then in direct defence of the Reich when the Jagdflieger took on the might of the USAAF's Eighth and Ninth Air Forces. This is their story.
Author : Robert Grinsell
Publisher : Crown Publishing Group (NY)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)
Download or read book Focke-Wulf Fw 190 written by Robert Grinsell and published by Crown Publishing Group (NY). This book was released on 1980 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beskriver med mange illustrationer udviklingen og anvendelsen af det tyske jagerfly fra 2. verdenskrig, Focke-Wulf Fw 190.
Author : Amber Books Ltd
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788361220602
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (26 download)
Download or read book Focke Wulf Fw 190 at War written by Amber Books Ltd and published by . This book was released on 2010-02-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colour artwork profiles perfect for modelers The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Wurger was a German single-seat, single-radial engine fighter aircraft designed by Kurt Tank in the late 1930s and used by the Luftwaffe during the Second World War as a "workhorse," suitable for a wide variety of roles, including air superiority fighter, strike fighter, ground-attack aircraft, escort fighter, and with less success as a night fighter. Early 190s performance decreased at high altitudes (usually 6,000 m (20,000 ft) and above) which complicated its use as a high-altitude interceptor, but these complications were mostly rectified in later models, notably the Focke-Wulf Fw 190D variant in the autumn of 1944. When it was first introduced in 1941, it was quickly proven to be superior in all but turn radius to the Royal Air Force's main front-line fighter, the Spitfire Mk. V. The 190 wrested air superiority away from the RAF until the introduction of the vastly improved Spitfire Mk. IX in the autumn 1942. Improvements to the 190 were met by similar improvements in its opponents throughout the middle of the war, allowing the 190 to maintain relative parity with its Allied counterparts until the widespread introduction of the P-51 Mustang in early 1944. About the Series This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modelers and filled with color artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
Author : John Weal
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782005110
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)
Download or read book Fw 190 Defence of the Reich Aces written by John Weal and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-20 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned aviation author and artist, John Weal, presents the last volume of Fw 190 Aces not previously covered in the Aircraft of the Aces series. From mid-1942 until the end of the war, German fighter pilots were deployed in the defence of the homeland in an effort to halt the near-constant bombing raids by Britain and America. This book tells their story, from the moment when the Luftwaffe began to retreat to the dying days of the Reich. Using previously unpublished photographs, this book charts the story of the men who earned their status as aces while fighting a hopeless battle to protect the land and the people they loved.
Author : Alfred Price
Publisher : Scribner Book Company
ISBN 13 : 9780684153230
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (532 download)
Download or read book Focke Wulf 190 at War written by Alfred Price and published by Scribner Book Company. This book was released on 1977-01-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Dietmar Harmann
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764318764
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (187 download)
Download or read book Focke-Wulf Fw 190 "long Nose" written by Dietmar Harmann and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the complete development history of those variants of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 powered by inline engines. The first Fw 190 equipped with a Daimler Benz liquid-cooled engine took to the air in early 1942, followed six months later by another powered by a Jumo 213. Production of the Fw 190 C, Fw 190 D and Ta 153 was delayed by the German air ministry. Not until 1944, by which time Germany had lost control of the air, did the Fw 190 D-9, an interim fighter powered by the Jumo 213 A, enter production. The Fw 190 D-9 proved an immediate success, largely due to an excellent prototype test program under Dipl.Ing. Hans Sander. The type quickly entered service with the Luftwaffe and more than 1,700 examples were completed by the end of the war. The Fw 190 D-9 gave rise to a number of improved variants with the more powerful Jumo 213 F engine and a heavier armament, however only a handful of the D-11 and D-13 versions were completed. With a maximum speed of 750 km/h, the Fw 190 D-12 powered by the new Jumo 213 EB would have represented the apex of Fw 190 development. The proposed Fw 190 D-14 and D-15, both powered by improved versions of the dive-bombers 603, came too late to see service with the Luftwaffe.
Author : Andrew Arthy
Publisher : Ian Allan Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781903223451
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (234 download)
Download or read book Focke-Wulf Fw 190 in North Africa written by Andrew Arthy and published by Ian Allan Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using official German records, logbooks and personal accounts, the authors tell the little-known story of this rugged fighter's service in Tunisia in the fighter and ground-attack role and assess its technical and military performance.
Author : Morten Jessen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781853673283
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (732 download)
Download or read book Focke Wulf 190 written by Morten Jessen and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From its maiden flight on June 1, 1939, the Fw 190 V1 fighter bomber was destined to become a feared weapon of the Luftwaffe. This volume covers the different versions of the plane as they appeared in various theaters of the war, along with the pilots who carved a name for themselves in the "Butcher Bird". 105 photos. in color.
Author : John Weal
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782005633
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)
Download or read book Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Aces of the Western Front written by John Weal and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-20 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fw 190 was the scourge of Fighter Command from the moment it appeared on the Western Front at Abbeville in August 1941 with II./JG 26. A nimble, speedy and well-armed adversary, the 'Butcher Bird' quickly proved superior to all Allied fighters of the time, particularly at medium to low altitude. Led by Experten of the calibre of 'Pips' Priller, Heinz Bar and Walter Oesau, the handful of Fw 190-equipped Jagdgeschwader flew against overwhelming odds, firstly on the Channel coast, and then in direct defence of the Reich when the Jagdflieger took on the might of the USAAF's Eighth and Ninth Air Forces. This is their story.
Author : Mantelli - Brown - Kittel - Graf
Publisher : Edizioni R.E.I.
ISBN 13 : 2372973258
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (729 download)
Download or read book The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 written by Mantelli - Brown - Kittel - Graf and published by Edizioni R.E.I.. This book was released on 2017-02-28 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Dan Sharp
Publisher : Eagles of the Luftwaffe
ISBN 13 : 9781911658054
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (58 download)
Download or read book Eagles of the Luftwaffe: Focke-Wulf FW 190 A, F and G written by Dan Sharp and published by Eagles of the Luftwaffe. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full profile of the legendary German Second World War fighter.
Author : Robert Forsyth
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472849302
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)
Download or read book Fw 190D-9 written by Robert Forsyth and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-02-17 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fw 190D-9 – the 'long-nosed' Dora – represented the cutting edge and pinnacle of wartime Germany's piston-engine aviation development. This new history by leading German aviation specialist Robert Forsyth reveals what it was like to pilot her in combat as Germany desperately battled to remain in the war. Arguably one of the finest piston-engined fighters ever built, the Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 raised the bar in terms of aircraft design and operational capability during World War II. Designed by Kurt Tank, the 'long-nosed' Fw 190D9 'Dora' bettered most of the fighters that the Allied and Soviet air forces could field when it first appeared in the skies over the Western and Eastern Fronts in 1944. Indeed, with experienced German pilots at the controls it proved to be an immediate match for even the later-mark Griffon Spitfire and the P-51D/K. Well-armed, with two 13mm machine guns and two 20mm cannon, the D-9 began to equip Luftwaffe units from August 1944. Later on in the war, one of the key missions of the D-9 was to provide top cover for Me 262 jet fighters when they were at their most vulnerable during take-off and landing. Featuring first-hand accounts, photographs, artwork and innovative and colourful 3D ribbon diagrams, this fascinating volume portrays what it was like to fly the superlative Fw 190D-9 in combat, providing a realistic insight in to how German pilots used the superb Focke-Wulf aircraft in combat against American, British and Russian fighters in the Defence of the Reich in 1944–45.
Author : Arkadisuz Wrobel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788366673403
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (734 download)
Download or read book Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A written by Arkadisuz Wrobel and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
