Barry Ketley Knihy

This latest addition to the long established Luftwaffe Colours series examines the training that all Luftwaffe aircrew and specialists had to pass through before participating in active service. Various stages of pilot and flight training are examined, alongside a varied and fascinating selection of photographs and artwork profiles. All levels of the Luftwaffe training system before and during the war are covered including elementary and advanced training schools, fighter, bomber, dive-bomber and ground-attack, night fighter and heavy fighters, weapons, signals and formation, and instructors' schools. Many different aircraft are also included from dedicated training machines such as the, Ar 68 and Bü 131 biplanes to the Ar 96 and Fw 56 advanced trainers. Virtually all main front line types are examined including the famous Bf 109 and Do 17, as well as the twin-seat Fw 190, Me 262, and even Me163s. Continuing the narrative excellence and impressive artwork that enthusiasts have come to expect from this series, this new volume is the perfect addition to the collection, and will be essential reading for aviation historians. Modelers will also find the artworks and side profiles invaluable in recreating the many aircraft of the Luftwaffe.

9 x 9 92 pgs 100 b&w photos 20 pgs of color drawingsAlmost totally neglected by historians and enthusiasts, yet a fundamentally vital component of the Luftwaffe, the story of the aircrew training schools and units and their aircraft is told here for the first time in English. This book covers how they operated, where they operated and how, by mismanaging the training system, the Luftwaffe helped to destroy itself. Within Luftwaffe Fledglings' pages readers will find extracts from Luftwaffe pilot's logbooks; charts and tables listing unit histories, aircraft types used, locations, etc. Color paintings illustrate markings and camouflage schemes of nearly 60 different types of aircraft. The book also includes several rare aircraft types in 1/72nd scale three-views, complete with cockpit interiors, all in full color. Also includes 99 training unit badges shown in full color.--Provided by publisher

French pilots fought both for and against the allies during World War II. After the fall of France, many pilots achieved ace status flying with Vichy French squadrons, and in Russia flying Yaks on the Eastern Front. This volume includes many scale drawings of planes and archival photographs.