Jagdgeschwader 53 ‘Pik-As’ Bf 109 Aces of 1940

Nonfiction, History, Military, Aviation, Germany, World War II
Cover of the book Jagdgeschwader 53 ‘Pik-As’ Bf 109 Aces of 1940 by Mr Chris Goss, Bloomsbury Publishing
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Author: Mr Chris Goss ISBN: 9781472818737
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: February 23, 2017
Imprint: Osprey Publishing Language: English
Author: Mr Chris Goss
ISBN: 9781472818737
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: February 23, 2017
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Language: English

Boasting pilots who had been blooded in the Spanish Civil War, Jagdgeschwader 53 (JG 53) 'Pik As' or 'Ace of Spades' achieved great success in the skies over France and Britain in 1940. It was infamous amongst its opponents for the quality and calibre of its aces – men such as Werner Mölders, Hans-Karl Mayer and Rolf Pingel. These aces won numerous Knight's Crosses for their exploits in 1940, credited with 258 victories, with 51 pilots being killed or captured. This study follows these pilots of JG 53 into battle, telling the stories of their victories, losses, and ultimate fate.
Containing 36 profile illustrations depicting the drastic change in appearance of their aircraft over time, and complemented by thorough research, this book is a welcome addition to Osprey's popular Aircraft of the Aces series.

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Boasting pilots who had been blooded in the Spanish Civil War, Jagdgeschwader 53 (JG 53) 'Pik As' or 'Ace of Spades' achieved great success in the skies over France and Britain in 1940. It was infamous amongst its opponents for the quality and calibre of its aces – men such as Werner Mölders, Hans-Karl Mayer and Rolf Pingel. These aces won numerous Knight's Crosses for their exploits in 1940, credited with 258 victories, with 51 pilots being killed or captured. This study follows these pilots of JG 53 into battle, telling the stories of their victories, losses, and ultimate fate.
Containing 36 profile illustrations depicting the drastic change in appearance of their aircraft over time, and complemented by thorough research, this book is a welcome addition to Osprey's popular Aircraft of the Aces series.

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