From the Blitzkrieg to the defence of the Reich, the Luftwaffe saw action in many skies, from the Battle of Britain to the North African desert and the steppes of Russia. In this title Stedman provides a study of the uniforms, insignia and flying equipment of the German air force of World War II, covering both air and ground crew. A systematic survey of the whole range of orders of dress including flying clothing, flight equipment and survival aids - parachutes, life jackets and so forth - is also provided.
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This title provides a study of the uniforms, insignia and flying equipment of the German air force of World War II, covering both air and ground crew. A systematic survey of the whole range of orders of dress including flying clothing, flight equipment and survival aids, is also provided.
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Rebirth of the air force; organization; summary of campaigns; uniforms - service and parade dress - insignia of rank, branch, trade - extra clothing and effects - summer and winter working dress - tropical uniforms; flying clothing - summer and winter helmets, flight suits, jackets, trousers, boots, gloves; flight equipment - parachutes - seat, back and chest types; life preservers, kapok and inflatable; rafts, flare pistols, dye markers, compasses.
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This fact-packed review of Luftwaffe uniforms and flying kit is illustrated with rare personal photos, insignia charts, and two dozen meticulously detailed colour figures.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781841764047
Publisert
2002-11-15
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; Osprey Publishing
Vekt
188 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
184 mm
Dybde
5 mm
Aldersnivå
G, P, U, 01, 06, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
48
Forfatter
Illustratør