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Product Description: The "phoney war" of September 1939 to April 1940 was far from phoney for the air forces of Britain, France and Germany. Luftwaffe veterans of the Spanish Civil War were pitted against well-trained British and French airmen, and losses over the Franco-German border and the North Sea were heavy...read more

Product Description: Capture the spirit of the Aces Past through hundreds of glorious photographs. Follow the all-time great combat aircraft on their missions of days-gone by and on their modern maneuvers, Aces Past captures the spirit of an elite corps of aircraft now regarded as classics.

Product Description: Description from the book flap: An Ace is generally accepted as a fighter pilot who has shot down five or more enemy aircraft. Since the beginning of air fighting each war and campaign has produced its air aces. This book not only describes the fighting careers of the famous fighter pilots, but places their achievements in the context of the conditions under which they fought...read more

Product Description: This book examines the combat histories of Luftwaffe Fighter units during World War 2. The major aircraft types operated by the Luftwaffe during this period are all covered, and their missions detailed. Aircraft markings and aircrew uniforms are shown in full colour illustrations...read more

Product Description: This book traces the combat histories of the Luftwaffe Fighter Units that flew over North Africa and Italy during World War 2. The major aircraft types operated by the Luftwaffe during this period are all covered, and their missions detailed...read more

Product Description: This book traces the combat history of the Luftwaffe fighter units deployed to Russia during World War 2. Major aircraft types are all covered, and their missions detailed. Aircraft markings and aircrew uniforms are shown in full colour illustrations.

Product Description: This book traces the combat history of USAAF fighter units, including the creation of the 15th air force. Major aircraft types are all covered, and their missions over North Africa, Italy, and North West Europe are detailed. Aircraft markings and aircrew uniforms are shown in full colour illustrations...read more