Messerschmitt Me 262
Baker, David
Crowood Aviation Series
First Edition
The Messerschmitt Me 262 rightfully takes its place in history as the World's first turbojet powered combat aircraft. Messerschmitt Me 262 tells the story of this remarkable aircraft, from its origin in a technical requirement of 1938, through to its operational use where, due to shortages of fuel, it was unable to reach its full potential. Much has been written of Hitler's insistence that the Me 262 should have been developed as a bomber, not a fighter, but David Baker shows that, far from being the victim of a Führer's whim, the Me 262 was designed from the outset as a multi-role aircraft, able to provide the maximum capability from one basic airframe and the Führer's words were little more than Opportunist Propaganda.
The Me 262 was a 'first' in many ways and also a victim of its time. The technology that produced it was passed on to the Allies and it helped pave the way for the new generation of fighter-bombers that followed.
Messerschmitt Me 262 covers the aeroplane's development and operational use. Sidebars detail the personalities and events surrounding the story and the book includes a listing of all sub-types and surviving airframes. Fully illustrated with archive photographs, many of which have not been published before, it is a fascinating account of an important aeroplane.
Hardcover with dust jacket, large format
160 Seiten / pages
many photos
very good condition
Wiltshire, England - 1997 - The Crowood Press
Art.Nr. 23779
