Me 262 Units in Combat
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- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
31 March 2025
Summary
Me 262: Stormbird in Combat - A Luftwaffe Jet’s WWII Blitz
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…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472860774 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1472860772 |
| Series: | Combat Aircraft |
| Author: | Robert Forsyth, Gareth Hector, Jim Laurier |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 31 March 2025 |
| Weight: | 300g |
| Dimensions: | 264mm x 184mm x 2mm |
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The author has researched his stuff very well and writes his book with relish. * Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy Magazine *Robert’s research and writing skills are legendary in his sphere of interest. * Iron Cross Magazine *an excellent book for those wishing to know about such an advanced aircraft for its time and the impact, actual and the potential it had on the future of air combat. * Army Rumour Service *
About The Author
Robert Forsyth
Robert Forsyth is an author and editor specializing in military aviation and history. He is the author of over 30 titles for Osprey covering the aircraft and operations of the Luftwaffe.
Gareth Hector has worked on many Osprey aviation titles over the past 18 years, producing both battlescene and cover artwork.
Jim Laurier has produced artwork for the Osprey aviation list since 2000 and has created some of the finest profile and technical artwork in these volumes.
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