GERMAN AIRCRAFT INTERIORS 1935-1945 (VOL 1)

CONTENTS 

• Chapter 1 : Instrumentation, controls and systems
• Chapter 2 : Day fighters 1935-1939
• Chapter 3 : Day fighters 1940-1943
• Chapter 4 : Day fighters 1944-1945 
• Chapter 5 : Rocket Interceptors 
• Aircraft Index

The first volume is presented in five chapters covering aircraft instrumentation, aircraft controls and systems, German flying suits, day fighters and rocket interceptors. Each chapter covers the principal German aircraft of the period (1935-1945) from their noses to their tails. At least one general external view of each aircraft being discussed is presented for reference. Engines are shown separately and mounted within airframes. Cockpit canopies are shown open and closed. Everything normally seen by the pilot strapped into his seat is shown within this volume. Included also are weapons, ammunition, electrical items, fuel, oil and coolant and survival equipment. 

The second volume is expected to cover night fighters, close-support aircraft, bombers, special purpose aircraft, helicopters and maritime aircraft.

The third volume is expected to cover civil airliners, transports, reconnaissance aircraft, trainers, liaison aircraft, light planes, research and development aircraft, and projected aircraft.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Kenneth A. Merrick, of Greenwith, South Australia, has been actively involved in researching German aircraft for over 30 years, and is the author of numerous books dedicated to this topic such as Luftwaffe Colors and The Official Monogram Painting Guide to German Aircraft. He has been especially interested in the internal and external appearance and substance of various German aircraft. He is an acknowledged expert on aircraft of the Luftwaffe [German Air Force]and has served as a consultant to various institutions such as the Australian War Memorial Museum.

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