Illustrated colour reference guide to the terrifying Battle of Britain. Features 47 colour profiles and 2 views of aircraft that saw service in the battle – in particular Messerschmitts, Heinkel and Junkers aircraft. Includes masking foil and decals.
A crucial turning point of WWII, the German airforce’s 1940 campaign against Britain was the first campaign to have been entirely carried out by aircraft. It pitched the German Messerschmitt Bf 109E and the Bf 110C against the British Hurricane Mk 1 and the Spitfire Mk 1. The Bf 109E and the Spitfire were particularly well-matched in speed and agility.
There were four phases to the battle, starting with the conflicts over the Channel from 10 July, through to the attacks on coastal airfields, inland airfields and British towns and cities. These required the usage of a variety of aircraft, such as the German bombers the Heinkel He 111, the Dornier Do 17, and the Junkers Ju 88.
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 modellers and filled with colour 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.
- ISBN10 8361220194
- ISBN13 9788361220190
- Publish Date 5 January 2010
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 4 February 2014
- Publish Country PL
- Imprint Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza
- Format Paperback
- Pages 32
- Language English