Luftwaffe Viermot Aces 194245

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A full account of the German airmen who achieved ace status by destroying Allied bombers. Viermot Aces' were pilots who shot down five or more USAAF and RAF bombers during the daylight Defence of the Reich missions from May 1942 through to VE Day. This book tells the complete story of the men and the planes that challenged the great bomber offensive. Flying a number of different aircraft including the Bf 110G, Me 210 and the Me 410, they fought their desperate battles against the numerous machine guns of B-17s and Lancasters. This book also covers the 'jet aces' that flew the Me 262 jet-powered interceptors in the closing days of the war to wage a desperate last-ditch fight against the endless Allied bomber fleets.

Reviews

"All of this is superbly illustrated with period photos of the men and aircraft as well as Osprey's usual collection of full color profiles. It makes this a most interesting read and a must have book for any Luftwaffe enthusiast." --Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness

"...well written and easy to read, packing a good amount of information and detail ... the artwork is excellent, as is the photographic support. Modelers and historians alike should find this a worthwhile addition to any collection." --Frederick Boucher, AeroScale

Author Bio

Robert Forsyth is an author, editor and publisher, specializing in military aviation and military history. He is the author of over 25 titles for Osprey Publishing, on the aircraft, units and operations of the Luftwaffe, an interest he has held since boyhood. He has written articles for The Aviation Historian, Aerojournal, Aeroplane Monthly, Aviation News, Combat Aircraft, and FlyPast and he is a member of the Editorial Board of The Aviation Historian.