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MMP Books
German Air Projects
1935-1945 Fighters

by Marek Rys

S u m m a r y

Publication Details:

MMP Books
German Air Projects 1935 – 1945 Fighters
by Marek Rys
ISBN:

978-8361421764

Media and Contents:

Hard cover, 176 colour pages plus covers.

Price:

GBP £29.99 from MMP Books

Review Type:

FirstRead

Advantages:

Realistic artwork, interesting text, “scale plans”, convenient layout.

Disadvantages:

 

Conclusion:

These “paper projects” continue to intrigue the public due the ingenuity and boldness of each design. This book captures the imagination of the subject matter and relays it in a readable, and easily digestible format. As such, it’s recommended to all “Luftwaffe ‘46” fans.

Reviewed by Rob Baumgartner


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F i r s t  R e a d

 

Marek Rys has authored quite a few books relating to “Luftwaffe ‘46” aircraft.

First published over 9 years ago, the first two books in his series have been out of print for a while now. This publication addresses that situation by combining volumes 1 and 2 and presenting them in a revised A4 hardcover format.

 

 

Inside are 176 pages of text, period photographs, and general arrangement drawings. There is also a collection of lavish colour illustrations that put the subject aircraft into some very believable settings.

The projects are arranged in alphabetical order according to those companies that conceived them. Each contains an interesting narrative which explains how the type came about, its proposed development, and the ultimate fate of the subject.

Thus the book is logically broken down into chapters on Arado, Brachem, Blohm and Voss, BMW, Daimler Benz, Dornier, Fieseler, and Focke-Wulf. Rounding out the publication are the products of Gotha, Heinkel, Henschel, Horten, Junkers, Lippisch and Messerschmitt.

 

 

The text has been updated from the original editions and there are a few new images as well. It’s a very interesting and informative read. Not only does it explain the thinking behind each design, it does so without getting too technical.

Where available, anticipated dimensional and performance data are included along with the obligatory “scale” drawings.

 

 

Conclusion

 

If you missed out on the first two volumes, then this is the perfect opportunity to pick them up in a single revised edition.

Thanks to MMP Books  for the sample.

All MMP Publications books are available direct from the publishers, who now accept credit cards (Visa, MC, Amex, Switch)  

North American distributors are MMD, Australian distributors are Platypus Publications. In Europe, the books are available from any good bookshop (via our UK distributors, Orca). Contact MMP direct in case of difficulties. 

Thanks to Roger at MMP Books  for the sample.

Review Copyright 2013 by Rob Baumgartner
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Last updated 24 October, 2013

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