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Junkers Ju 188 Units of World War 2
Series: Combat Aircraft
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This volume examines the history and development of the Ju 188 twin-engined aircraft, the Luftwaffe’s attempt to enhance and improve its peerless Ju 88.
This volume examines the history and development of the Ju 188 twin-engined aircraft, the Luftwaffe’s attempt to enhance and improve its peerless Ju 88.
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This volume examines the history and development of the Ju 188 twin-engined aircraft, the Luftwaffe’s attempt to enhance and improve its peerless Ju 88.
The Junkers Ju 188 was the epitome of mid-war German twin-engined aircraft design, representing the enhancement of an earlier type and incorporating increased performance and technological sophistication. As part of the 1939 ‘Bomber B’ programme, it was intended as a replacement for the Ju 88 and He 111 medium bombers. The aircraft took advantage of uprated Jumo and BMW engines and incorporated a radically redesigned cockpit area with all-round visibility for high-speed bombing, torpedo-bomber carrying, FuG 200 radar, and camera-equipped reconnaissance operations. What emerged, from the autumn of 1943, was a sophisticated bomber and reconnaissance aircraft—and intended nightfighter.
After operational trials, the Ju 188 equipped three bomber Geschwader and several long-range reconnaissance Staffeln in the East and Italy, conducting operations over Britain and the Western Front as well as Russia and the Mediterranean.
This comprehensive study charts the design, development, and deployment of an advanced aircraft which was ultimately overshadowed by improvements to the aeroplane it was designed to replace. Supported by specially commissioned illustrations and contemporary photography, this is the essential guide to the Junkers Ju 188.
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Junkers Ju 188 Units of World War 2 is regarded as a comprehensive resource that gives overdue recognition to the Ju 188, often overlooked in aviation modelling. The book is praised for being well-balanced, accessible, and informative without overwhelming readers with technical details. It features high-quality photos and expertly crafted illustrations of aircraft variants, while the narrative incorporates German and British perspectives, particularly on night-time combat tactics. Recommended for its well-rounded coverage, it appeals to military history enthusiasts and modellers alike.
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ISBN: 9781472836380
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 June 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Illustration: Colour artwork plates and maps; black & white and colour photographs and illustrations.
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Gareth Hector
- Illustrated by Janusz Swiatlon
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 186.0mm
Height: 250.0mm
Weight: 308g
Pages: 96
About the Author
Robert Forsyth is an author, editor and publisher, specialising in military aviation and history. He is the author of over 25 titles for Osprey Publishing, on the aircraft, units and operations of the Luftwaffe. 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.
The illustrators for this volume are Gareth Hector (cover) and Janusz Swiatlon (profiles).
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