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The growth in size, lethality, and technology of the German Luftwaffe was of concern to some defense planners in the United States before American entry into the war.
Learning about the Luftwaffe became a significant effort once the conflict broke out in Europe. From defectors with German aircraft to battlefield trophies and combat crew reports, the race to understand German aero technology took on sometimes heroic proportions.
After the war, German technology infused American aerospace developments in many ways: German ribbon parachutes were evaluated for high-speed bailouts; sweptwing leading edge slat technology benefited the F-86 Sabre; overall comprehension of sweptwing benefits to fast jet aircraft was validated; pulse jet V1s and supersonic V2 rockets boosted American drone weapon, ballistic missile, and space exploration efforts.
In this volume, Frederick A. Johnsen traces that path of discovery.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Prologue
Chapter 1: Early observations
Chapter 2: Mid-war understanding
Chapter 3: Attrition versus technology
Chapter 4: Postwar spoils
Chapter 5: Evaluating the technologies
Chapter 6: Jet age and space age refinements
Chapter 7: Dusty jewels rediscovered
Epilogue: German technology in retrospect
List of Illustrations
Appendices
The 1945 von Braun negotiations with the United States
He 162 German pilot commentary, August 16, 1945
Interrogation of Hermann Göring, May 10, 1945
“German Aviation” – July 20, 1945
Interrogation of Gen Karl Koller, 1945
Interrogation of Lippisch and von Latscher, 1945
List of German and Austrian scientists in the United States, January 2, 1947
Interrogation of von Doepp and Frengl, June 11, 1945
Description of Wasserfall
German single-jet fighter projects
Messerschmitt Me 328B Light High-Speed Bomber
Museum aircraft identified for preservation, May 9, 1946
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Select bibliography
Endnotes
Index
Product details
| Published | Oct 20 2014 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 304 |
| ISBN | 9781782009733 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Series | General Aviation |
| Short code | GNA |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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