OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 99: ACES OF THE LEGION CONDOR

Robert Forsyth

ISBN 10: 1849083479 / ISBN 13: 9781849083478

Published by Osprey Publishing, 2011

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(Subject: Osprey Aviation) For Germany, the Spanish Civil War proved a perfect testing ground for new technologies and tactics. During the war, some 19,000 German volunteers formed an aviation group called the Legion Condor in support of the fascists. Originally flying He 51s, they were soon upgraded to Bf 109s. These fighters proved dominant in the Spanish skies, and many members of the legion scored five or more kills during the fighting. (Published: 2011) (Publisher: Osprey Publishing) (ISBN: 9781849083478) (Pagination: A4 format, 112pp, b/w illustrations, colour plates) (Condition: New in card cover) UL-XXXXXX.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 99: ACES OF THE LEGION CONDOR
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849083479
• ISBN 13: 9781849083478
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Laurier, Jim; Postlethwaite, Mark
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Synopsis

The story of the 29 fighter pilot aces of the Legion Condor who became aces flying Messerschmitt Bf 109 C-Es, Heinkel He 51s, Henschel Hs 123s, Arado Ar 68 E-1s and Heinkel He 112s during the Spanish Civil War.

About the Authors

Robert Forsyth is an author, editor and publisher, specializing in military aviation and military history. He is the author of over 25 titles for Osprey Publishing, on the aircraft, units and operations of the Luftwaffe, an interest he has held since boyhood. He has written articles for The Aviation Historian, Aerojournal, Aeroplane Monthly, Aviation News, Combat Aircraft, and FlyPast and he is a member of the Editorial Board of The Aviation Historian.

Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives in New Hampshire. He attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, from 1974-78, and since graduating with Honours, he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon.