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Junkers Ju 88: The Twilight Years: Biscay to the Fall of Germany (Air War Archive) Kindle Edition

by Chris Goss (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 25 ratings
Designed as a fast bomber that could outrun the fighters of the era, the twin-engine Junkers Ju 88 became one of the most versatile aircraft of the Second World War. Such was the success of the design that its production lines operated constantly from 1936 to 1945, with more than 16,000 examples being built in dozens of variants more than any other twin-engine German aircraft of the period. From an early stage it was intended that it would be used as a conventional light bomber and as a dive-bomber. As such, it served in the invasion of Poland, the Norway campaign, the Blitzkrieg and the invasion of France and the Battle of Britain. This latest volume in Frontlines Air War Archive examines the Ju 88s use in the latter years of the Second World War. The types use as a torpedo bomber or reconnaissance aircraft, as well as its deployment in Russia, over the Bay of Biscay and in the Mediterranean theater are all explored. Even its use in the Mistel flying-bomb is covered.In this selection of unrivaled images collected over many years, the operations of this famous aircraft in its twilight years are portrayed and brought to life.
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    February 28, 2017
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Having retired from the RAF with the rank of Wing Commander, CHRIS GOSS is a regular and highly respected contributor to major aviation publications in the UK, France and Germany, as well the author of more than twenty-nine critically-acclaimed books covering the air war between 1939 and 1945. Chris completed an MA with Merit in War Studies in 2001.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07FZ56Q49
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Frontline Books (February 28, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 28, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 30.9 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
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After a 32 year career in the RAF and three years working for a civilian company as its Head of Operations is now a full time aviation author and military historian. Regular, recognised and sought after contributor to major aviation and historical journals in the UK, France and Germany since 1983. Author of over 40 critically acclaimed books covering aspects of the air war over North West Europe 1939-45. Edited/revised/co-authored a further four books. Books have been reprinted and translated/published in France, Hungary, Czech Republic, Spain, Sweden, Canada and the USA. Historical consultant for a number of major projects, such as the recovery of the Dornier 17 by the RAF Museum and Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and for TV programmes such as The History Channel and Channel 5's The Battle of Britain: 3 Days that Saved a Nation. Master of Arts with Merit in War Studies (Kings College London). He also undertakes regular public speaking engagements. He is an elected trustee for the Royal Air Forces Association, where is chairs the Engagement and Fundraising Committee and is a member of the Information and Strategy Committees, and a trustee for St David's Home, Ealing.

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  • BN
    4.0 out of 5 stars Photographic journey of Ju-88
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2021
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    Non stop photo album of the Ju-88 in all theaters in the last three years of the war. What’s nice is the story behind the images and some historical info on the plane and/or crews fates. Also liked the information on the torpedo variants.
    Dinged it a star because it lacked any interior photos of any of the versions covered. But overall great resource for those wanting to know more about the Ju-88 in a book that reflects a healthy amount of research and combing archives.
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  • Richard Gollin
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2022
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    Excellent view of the Ju 88 in the second half of the war. The Ju 88 was perhaps Germany’s most successful aircraft, in production from start to finish. It served as a dive bomber, bomber, ground attack aircraft, reconnaissance plane, day and night fighter and piggy back plane.

    Would have liked something on the attack by 100 Ju88s on Bari on 2/12/43. Known as Little Pearl Harbour, it was probably the most successful German raid of the war, sinking the great majority of the ships in harbour.

    Though not mentioned in the title , the book does not cover the Ju88 as night fighter- perhaps it’s most successful role. Unanswerable for British bombers when equipped with upward firing canon. Maybe a third volume.
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  • K・N
    5.0 out of 5 stars 趣味に役立つ資料
    Reviewed in Japan on September 25, 2024
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    自分の趣味の資料として購入しました。この写真集はやはり非常に役立つ資料となりました。
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  • Jacques Pascal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Photos intéressantes. Prix modéré
    Reviewed in France on October 20, 2022
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    Des photos inédites surtout le JU 88 A17 (Torpilleur). Beaucoup de photos . De bonnes idées pour réaliser une maquette avec un camouflage original.
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  • K.W.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gutes Fotobuch über die Ju 88 in den letzten Kriegsjahren.
    Reviewed in Germany on December 22, 2020
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    Gutes und seltenes Fotomaterial über den Standardbomber der Luftwaffe.
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  • metalhip
    2.0 out of 5 stars Dead planes
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2023
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    If you like pictures of dead planes - go for it!!
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