Over 33,000 Bf 109s were built between 1937 and 1945. They saw service on both the Western and Eastern fronts in WWII and dominated the skies over North Africa in 1941. Many air forces continued to fly them after the war, notably Spain.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 book answers these questions: Why was the aircraft conceived? What was it like to fly on a mission? Who were the people who designed it and became famous for flying it? What were its virtues and vices?
Book includes a host of illustrations that show variations of color schemes used in different operational theatres and rare photographs taken when the heat was on.
Profiles, photographs and specification details are included.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 is published as part of the Combat Legend series which is the perfect introduction for the general reader, enthusiast and modeler alike wishing to find a succinct yet detailed introduction to the design and history of the aircraft that have made history.
