Arado Ar 234 A, (Military Aircraft in Detail) - Softcover

J. Richard Smith; Eddie J. Creek; Hans-Georg Dachner

9781857802252: Arado Ar 234 A, (Military Aircraft in Detail)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 185780225X ISBN 13: 9781857802252

Publisher: Midland Publishing, 2006

The Arado Ar-234 was the first purpose-built jet bomber. Although the prototypes were completed largely by the end of 1941, delays in the supply of the engines meant that it was not until July 1943 that the type first flew. By the end of the war, more than 220 of the type had been constructed, although only a small proportion of these had actually entered service. The first of Midland Publishing's new 'Military Aircraft in Detail' series provides a detailed history of the development and operation of the Ar-234, supported by many photos, line drawings, and speciallly commissioned artworks. The camouflage schemes applied to the aircraft are also examined: many of the illustrations are previously unpublished, making the book an essential addition to the limited range of publications available on this important aircraft type. Aimed specifically at the aviation modeler and those interested in the history of the Luftwaffe, this first volume gets the new Military Aircraft in Detail series off to a good start and adds greatly to our knowledge of one of the most advanced aircraft which saw service during World War II.

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Synopsis:

In the first volume of a new series, the authors provide the reader with a comprehensive guide to the Ar 234 A. Alongside the narrative, which describes the development and operational career of the aircraft, are photographs of the type in service, and specially commissioned line drawings and colour artworks designed to illustrate all variants, including those, which never progressed beyond the drawing board. The camouflage schemes applied to the aircraft are also examined.

About the Author:

J. Richard Smith is undisputedly one of the world's foremost authorities on the history of the Luftwaffe. His works include the landmark publication Jet Planes of the Third Reich as well as Arado 234 Blitz, Luftwaffe Camouflage & Markings 1935-45, Me262 and numerous other leading aviation titles. He is a former specialist in the business training sector, having worked for a national telecommunications company.

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