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Jagdgeschwader 53 'Pik-As' Bf 109 aces of 1940 - Chris Goss
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Title
Jagdgeschwader 53 'Pik-As' Bf 109 aces of 1940
Jagdgeschwader 53 'Pik-As' Bf 109 aces of 1940
Author
Chris Goss
Chris Goss
format
Paperback / softback
Paperback / softback
Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Osprey Publishing
Language
English
English
UK Publication Date
20170223
20170223
Description
Boasting pilots who had been blooded in the Spanish Civil War, Jagdgeschwader 53 (JG 53) 'Pik As' or 'Ace of Spades' achieved great success in the skies over France and Britain in 1940.
It was infamous amongst its opponents for the quality and calibre of its aces - men such as Werner Mlders, Hans-Karl Mayer and Rolf Pingel.
These aces won numerous Knight's Crosses for their exploits in 1940, credited with 258 victories, with 51 pilots being killed or captured.
This study follows these pilots of JG 53 into battle, telling the stories of their victories, losses, and ultimate fate.Containing 36 profile illustrations depicting the drastic change in appearance of their aircraft over time, and complemented by thorough research, this book is a welcome addition to Osprey's popular Aircraft of the Aces series.
It was infamous amongst its opponents for the quality and calibre of its aces - men such as Werner Mlders, Hans-Karl Mayer and Rolf Pingel.
These aces won numerous Knight's Crosses for their exploits in 1940, credited with 258 victories, with 51 pilots being killed or captured.
This study follows these pilots of JG 53 into battle, telling the stories of their victories, losses, and ultimate fate.Containing 36 profile illustrations depicting the drastic change in appearance of their aircraft over time, and complemented by thorough research, this book is a welcome addition to Osprey's popular Aircraft of the Aces series.
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