Barry Ketley Libros

This latest addition to the long established Luftwaffe Colours series examines the training that all Luftwaffe aircrew and specialists had to pass through before participating in active service. Various stages of pilot and flight training are examined, alongside a varied and fascinating selection of photographs and artwork profiles. All levels of the Luftwaffe training system before and during the war are covered including elementary and advanced training schools, fighter, bomber, dive-bomber and ground-attack, night fighter and heavy fighters, weapons, signals and formation, and instructors' schools. Many different aircraft are also included from dedicated training machines such as the, Ar 68 and Bü 131 biplanes to the Ar 96 and Fw 56 advanced trainers. Virtually all main front line types are examined including the famous Bf 109 and Do 17, as well as the twin-seat Fw 190, Me 262, and even Me163s. Continuing the narrative excellence and impressive artwork that enthusiasts have come to expect from this series, this new volume is the perfect addition to the collection, and will be essential reading for aviation historians. Modelers will also find the artworks and side profiles invaluable in recreating the many aircraft of the Luftwaffe.

A compilation of all known Luftwaffe unit badges and emblems in full color, covering all types of aircraft and function, ranging from famous fighter and bomber units, through to little-known maritime squadrons, humble training or communication flights. Grouped by squadron type and function, the emblems provide an invaluable aid to both modelers and historians and those interested in WWII Luftwaffe aircraft.

9 x 9 92 pgs 100 b&w photos 20 pgs of color drawingsAlmost totally neglected by historians and enthusiasts, yet a fundamentally vital component of the Luftwaffe, the story of the aircrew training schools and units and their aircraft is told here for the first time in English. This book covers how they operated, where they operated and how, by mismanaging the training system, the Luftwaffe helped to destroy itself. Within Luftwaffe Fledglings' pages readers will find extracts from Luftwaffe pilot's logbooks; charts and tables listing unit histories, aircraft types used, locations, etc. Color paintings illustrate markings and camouflage schemes of nearly 60 different types of aircraft. The book also includes several rare aircraft types in 1/72nd scale three-views, complete with cockpit interiors, all in full color. Also includes 99 training unit badges shown in full color.--Provided by publisher

French pilots fought both for and against the allies during World War II. After the fall of France, many pilots achieved ace status flying with Vichy French squadrons, and in Russia flying Yaks on the Eastern Front. This volume includes many scale drawings of planes and archival photographs.

The most comprehensive collection of Luftwaffe unit insignia to date, this book includes full-color illustrations of nearly 900 insignia as well as 150 black-and-white photographs.

Die weitverbreitete Verwendung von schmückenden Wappen und Emblemen im Zweiten Weltkrieg gilt als eine besondere Tradition der deutschen Luftstreitkräfte. Die Vielzahl dieser Wappen ist nahezu unüberschaubar. Es gab Wappen für ganze Luftflotten bis hinunter zu einzelnen Rotten. Viele Einsatzverbände trugen diese Individualisierungsabzeichen sowohl an ihren Flugzeugen als auch an sonstigen Fahrzeugen und Ausrüstungsgegenständen. Die hier gezeigten Wappen und die jeweiligen Hintergrundinformationen sind auf dem neuesten Stand und ergänzen die Dokumentation des Zweiten Weltkrieges im Bereich Luftfahrt auf hervorragende Weise.