The Jagdgeschwader 400 group was formed for the sole purpose of flying one of the world's most revolutionary aircraft, the rocket-powered Me 163. Although the Me 163 scored relatively few kills, with a success rate much lower than the Me 262, it still had a massive psychological impact upon the Allies, and the technology and experiences gained in the Me 163 went on to influence the jet fighters of modern times. The introduction of jet-powered aircraft demanded massive changes in training, equipment, servicing and tactics, all of which are described and examined in this essential analysis of the story of the Me 163 in frontline service with Erprobungskommando 16 and Jagdgeschwader 400.
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The Jagdgeschwader 400 group was formed for the sole purpose of flying one of the world's most revolutionary aircraft, the rocket-powered Me 163. This book presents an analysis of the story of the Me 163 in frontline service with Erprobungskommando 16 and Jagdgeschwader 400.
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<b>An essential analysis of the elite pilots flying the unexpected and fast Messerschmitt Me 163, which had a huge psychological impact on Allied pilots who encountered it over war-torn Germany. </b>
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781846039751
Publisert
2010-11-10
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; Osprey Publishing
Vekt
466 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
184 mm
Dybde
8 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
128
Om bidragsyterne
Stephen Ransom studied aeronautical engineering at the University of Salford. He authored - among others - the definitive, two-volume study of the Messerschmitt Me 163, Me 163 Rocket Interceptor, (Classic Publications, 2002 and 2003.)
Hans-Hermann Cammann was a serving officer in the Bundeswehr and was appointed 'archivist' for Jagdgeschwader 400 after developing a friendship with Wolfgang Späte, its former Geschwaderkommodore.