Max-Hellmuth Ostermann, ZG 1 - JG 21 - JG 54

Bergström, Christer

Published by AirPower Editions - Chevron Publishing, Crowborough, UK, 2007

About this Item

ACE Profiles Number 2 - The Men and Their Aircraft - - From a young, inexperienced, novice pilot who struggled to master the twin-engined Messerschmitt Bf 110 Zerstörer in early 1940 to a fearsome exponent of the Bf 109 over the English Channel, Yugoslavia and the Russian Front, Max-Hellmuth Ostermann's war ended in August 1942 with 102 confirmed aerial victories to his credit - the majority of them against the Soviet Air Force. - Whilst to date, the diminutive Ostermann has not been regarded by English language historians as one of the most renowned of the Luftwaffe Experten, he was nevertheless decorated with the Knight's Cross with Oakleaves and Swords-the tenth officer in the German armed forces to receive the award - for his 'repeatedly proven herosim'. Ostermann frequently scored two victories in one day and his final operations saw him in command of a Staffel of JG 54, the famous Grünherzgeschwader. - Acclaimed aviation historian Christer Bergstöm has drawn upon detailed records to produce this in-depth and graphic account of the wartime experiences of one the Luftwaffe's unsung Jagdflieger. The text is enhanced by rare photographs as well as highly detailed colour artwork by leading aviation artist, Claes Sundin. 64 p. many photos and color profiles. Seller Inventory # 24512

Bibliographic Details

Title: Max-Hellmuth Ostermann, ZG 1 - JG 21 - JG 54

Publisher: AirPower Editions - Chevron Publishing, Crowborough, UK

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: Softcover, large format

Condition: very good condition