A new book in my library. (29 Viewers)

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THIS IS A QUEISTION
Does anybody own this book? If so, what are your overall impressions?

AFAIK there are two editions, in English and in German.

 

[bf109xxl]

AFAIK there are two editions, in English and in German.

The interlibrary loan request yielded only the English version. The author (Andreas Zapf) had previously published another book - Mosquitos über Berlin: Nachtjagd mit Messerschmitt Bf 109 und Me 262 - which is much more detailed (~600 pages).

 

[ColFord]

A lucky find at our local Lifeline charity bookstore, as new, just AUD$6.00! Next to read after I finish reading Solomons Airwar Vol 5, down to the last couple of chapters.

 

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The interlibrary loan request yielded only the English version. The author (Andreas Zapf) had previously published another book - Mosquitos über Berlin: Nachtjagd mit Messerschmitt Bf 109 und Me 262 - which is much more detailed (~600 pages).

Yes, that is correct. As per an interview with the author the English version is a shortened copy of the German book (for many reasons), focusing mostly on Kurt Welter.
But I'm looking for more details about the book's content, not the book itself.

 

[A4K]

Latest.
Not as detailed as I would have liked, more of a period photo book than a walkaround book. Quite disappointing.

 

[fubar57]

Looking for anything in particular, Evan?

 

[A4K]

Yep Geo... view looking up into the rear hellhole (behind the mainplanes - this was almost always open on the ground on RNZAF birds apparently), and view looking forward into the nose gear well, where the nose wheel sits. Other little details too, but these are the biggies for now.
Cheers!

 

[fubar57]

I'll have a look-see, I'm waiting for paint to dry

 

[A4K]

Beauty, cheers Geo.
The SAM Publications Modeller's Data File #31 'The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk' has just about as many detail shots as the Squadron book, but still doesn't cover those areas unfortunately.

Re the aft hell hole, have found photos on the net with the rear section removed for engine maintainance and the seperated rear fuselage. but need to see the view inside with tail fitted and locks in place, etc.
Re the nose gear well, have pics all round up to the leg, but not the forward section where the wheel sits.

 

[fubar57]

DM sent

 

[fubar57]

Another photo added, Evan

 

[A4K]

Beauty, thanks Geo!
Clashed posts: awesome, thanks mate.

 

[fubar57]

Another pic sent