This book gives the reader, be they well-versed in Luftwaffe matters or just simply curious to know more, an insight into the main Luftwaffe fighters of World War Two. It details the genesis of many of the well-known types, such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109 or Focke Wulf Fw 190 single-engined fighters, as well as illustrating the lesser-known types such as the Bachem Ba 349 Natter single-seat rocket fighter. The book also includes unit, campaign and combat histories so as to give an idea of what it was like to fly or fight in these aircraft between 1939 and 1945. The book is richly illustrated throughout with over 200 black and white and colourised photographs and full-colour profiles. AUTHOR: After a 32-year career in the RAF and three years working for a civilian company as its Head of Operations, Chris Goss is now a full-time aviation author and military historian. He is the author of over 40 critically acclaimed books covering aspects of the World War II air war over North- West Europe. He is a 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 channels such as The History Channel and Channel 5's The Battle of Britain: 3 Days that Saved a Nation.
