Me 262 Units in Combat
eBook - ePub

Me 262 Units in Combat

  1. 96 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

About this book

An illustrated account of the first jet-powered combat aircraft, the Messerschmitt Me 262, and its short but action-packed career during World War 2. Powered by the Jumo 004 jet engine, the Me 262 outclassed anything the Allies had in terms of speed and firepower, offering, as an interceptor, a formidable punch with four 30 mm MK 108 nose-mounted cannon. Such a blend of armament and speed allowed the Me 262A-1a not just to inflict carnage on the Allied heavy bomber formations, but also to evade their fighter escorts – even the later marks of Spitfire and the formidable American P-51 Mustang. In this new study, Luftwaffe historian Robert Forsyth utilises first-hand accounts from Me 262 pilots to chronicle actions against Allied bombers and their escorts, as well as detailing hit-and-run bomber attacks on road junctions, Allied airfields, vehicle columns, troop assemblies and supply dumps. All of these aspects of the Me 262 are enhanced by vivid illustrations, including archival photographs and specially commissioned profile artworks.

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Yes, you can access Me 262 Units in Combat by Robert Forsyth,Gareth Hector,Jim Laurier in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in History & German History. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Year
2024
eBook ISBN
9781472860781
Edition
0

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Chapter One: Speed Kings
  5. Chapter Two: A Dubious Debut
  6. Chapter Three: Virtues of Necessity
  7. Chapter Four: A New Fighter Wing
  8. Chapter Five: Production and Training
  9. Chapter Six: Daylight Operations Phase 1
  10. Chapter Seven: Weaponry
  11. Chapter Eight: Night Defender
  12. Chapter Nine: Daylight Operations Phase 2
  13. Appendices
  14. Selected Bibliography and Sources
  15. About the Author
  16. eCopyright