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Jagdverband 44

By Robert Forsyth

Jagdverband 44 Social Sciences

Jagdverband 44

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This book provides up-to-date insight into the notorious German unit, JV 44, its numerous aces and its stunning success with the revolutionary Me 262 during the last dramatic months of World War 2. There was no Luftwaffe fighter unit like Jagdverband 44. Formed in February 1945, the unit grew out of Hitler's bizarre decision that the Me 262 jet fighter should be used as a bomber, despite its potential in the daylight defensive battles over the Reich. Seen as a grave mistake by Göring, a small fighter unit was formed in southern Germany to 'prove' the Me 262's ability as an interceptor. Formed with some of Germany's most experienced fighter pilots, Jagdverband 44 numbered a disproportionately high number of leading aces in its ranks, to the extent that it was said that the Knights' Cross was the unofficial badge of the unit. With numerous first-hand accounts from pilots and detailed colour profiles, this book is a fascinating account of the dramatic birth of the jet fighter and the impact it had during the bitter struggles of 1944-45.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
128
Release Date:
2008-05-20
Publication Date:
2008-05-08
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1846032946
ISBN13:
9781846032943
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
399 g
Height:
184 cm
Width:
246 cm
Thickness:
10 cm
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