Me 262 Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4

SMITH, J. Richard & CREEK, Eddie J.

Verlag: Classic Publications, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, 2000

Beschreibung

Set of 4 quarto volumes, red hardcover, 882 pp. in total, profusely illustrated with diagrams and photographs both in colour and black and white. Previous owner's inscription in black pen on title leaves, otherwise a fine copy in dust-jacket. All first editions. Published between 1997 and 2000. An detailed and in-depth study of the Messerschmitt 262, the world's first operational military jet aircraft, with a full story of the concept, design, troubled development and contested operational deployment of possibly one of the most enigmatic war machines ever built, from its evolution, through the disputes, enmity and bitterness that it provoked amongst the Nazi political, military, and aviation hierarchy, to the eventual appearance of the aircraft with the Luftwaffe's first operational jet trials units. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 3289

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Me 262 Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4

Verlag: Classic Publications, Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Erscheinungsdatum: 2000

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Schutzumschlag

Auflage: 1. Auflage