Axis Aircraft In Latin America - Hardcover

Rivas, Santiago

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 190210949X ISBN 13: 9781902109497

Publisher: Hikoki Publications, 2016

Synopsis

Following World War I, and aided by the many German and Italian immigrants, the aviation industry of Latin America developed their first commercial airlines from Axis pre-WWII aircraft. While Latin American commercial aviation was greatly influenced by the German aviation industry, its military aviation focused pimarily on Italian combat aircraft. This new book features many famous Axis aircraft from the inter-war period, including the Junkers Ju 52/3m and F.13 transports, the Dornier Do J Wal flying boat, the Focke Wulf Fw 58 Weihe, the Fiat CR.20 fighter, as well as the only Japanese type, the Mitsubishi Betty. This colorful and detailed history will be of interest to WWII aviation enthusiasts and modelers alike.

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About the Author

Born in June 1977 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Santiago started his career as a photographer in aviation and defence journalism in 1997. In 2002 he received the title of journalist in the Argentine Catholic University. He has published his material in more than 70 different media around the world, writing as a correspondent for fourteen magazines and permanent contributor for two Argentine aviation and defence magazines. He specialises in Latin American aviation and defence matters (both historic and recent), and manages the main defence and aviation archive in Argentina, providing material for more than 40 magazines around the world. He has published thirteen books in six countries and contributed to many others. Santiago has travelled to most Latin American countries and Europe, working with most of the Latin American Armed Forces. He now lives in Buenos Aires with his two sons and daughter.

From the Back Cover

Following World War I, and aided by German and Italian immigrants, the aviation industry of Latin America developed their first airlines.

Commercial aviation was greatly influenced by the German aviation industry while the military focused on Italian aircraft.

Famous types including the Junkers F13, Ju52/3m, Fiat CR.20, Dornier Wal, Focke Wulf Fw58 Weihe, and the only Japanese type, the Mitsubishi Betty are all featured and comprise a detailed history for enthusiasts and modelers alike.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hikoki Publications
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 190210949X
• ISBN 13: 9781902109497
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 400