Junkers Ju 87
Erfurth, Helmut
Black Cross Volume 5
The 'Black Cross' series covers important and technically interesting German aircraft types and include numerous construction drawings, detailed sketches and photographs from original sources. The history of the aircraft's construction is included with technical details and black/white photographs. Notes on model building and photos of completed models of the aircraft concerned are included in each volume.
The Ju 87 is simply one of the best known and distinctive aircraft of World War Two. It was commonly known as the Stuka, an abbreviation Sturzkampfflugzeug, meaning dive-bomber. The prototype, ironically powered by a Rolls-Royce Kestrel engine, first flew in the Spring of 1935. In 1938 the Ju 87 was used in combat for the first time by the Condor Legion duringthe Spanish Civil War. At the out-break of World War Two all nine of the Luftwaffe's Stuka squadrons took part in the attack on Poland. Operating in conditions of air superiority, the Stuka performed well, wreaking havoc on Polish forces and Communications. The aircraft played an important role in the campaigns against Norway, France and the Low Countries but it suffered heavy losses when confronted by the Spitfires and Hurricanes of the RAF and was quickly withdrawn from the Battle of Britain and äs the war ground on, the Stuka became more vul-nerable and less effective. Despite its increasing obsolescence, the type remained in service until the end of the war.
Softcover, large format
80 Seiten / pages
many photos, technical drawings and color profiles
very good condition
Hinckley, England - 2004 - Midland Publishing
Art.Nr. 24528
