Junkers Ju 87 Stuka,

Smith, Peter C.

Published by The Crowood Press, Wiltshire, England, 1998

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Crowood Aviation Series - - First Edition - - The Junkers Ju 87 was the aeroplane that struck terror into the heart of anyone unfortunate enough to be on the receiving end of its attacks. By far the best known and arguably the most successful dlve-bomber, the Ju 87 could trace its ancestry back to the Junkers K. 47 of 1928 and was perfectly suited to its deslgn role. - Dive-bomblng hlstorian Peter C. Smith tells the full story of the Junkers Ju 87 in thls welcome additon to the Crowood Aviation Serles. He describes its deslgn, development and - operational use and suggests that, although misused and badly directed In the Battle of Britain, the Stuka caused conslderable damage to Brttish convoys and alrflelds for comparatively commensurate losses. He describes Its use from Spaln through the war In Europe, North Afrlca and Russla to its short post-war career wlth the Czechoslovaklan Air Force. 240 p. many photos Hardcover with dust jacket, large format. Seller Inventory # 23756

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Title: Junkers Ju 87 Stuka,

Publisher: The Crowood Press, Wiltshire, England

Publication Date: 1998

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: excellent condition

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: 1st Edition