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When the revolutionary Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter first appeared in the skies over northwest Europe in mid-1944, it represented one of the greatest challenges to Allied air superiority. The first group to solely fly jet fighters, Jagdgeschwader 7 was tasked with wrestling back command of the skies. Put almost immediately into action, despite fuel shortages, poor training and problems with the jet engine, victories quickly followed against both US and British aircraft. By the end of the war, the Jagdgeschwader had claimed nearly 200 enemy aircraft destroyed in daylight bomber raids during 1945. This book follows the history of the JG 7 unit, examining how their courage, determination and the most advanced aircraft in the world were simply not enough to ensure victory. In the final section of the book Robert Forsyth details how JG 7 were eventually defeated by gradual losses, restricted operating conditions, lack of fuel and overwhelming Allied fighter strength.
Published | Mar 15 2011 |
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Format | Ebook (PDF) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 128 |
ISBN | 9781846037948 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Series | Aviation Elite Units |
Short code | AEU 29 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Author Robert Forsyth has put together a superb book that covers the full story of this jet unit, from its beginnings until the end of the war ... another superlative publication from a publisher we have come to trust for accuracy and a good read...
Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (October 2008)
A good read for the enthusiast and a good reference for the modeller.
Rob Baumgartner, Hyperscale.com (February 2010)
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