The book provides a good balance between the technical and operational histories of the aircraft. Discussions of design philosophy and construction development are complete including details on early technical problems related to the BMW 801 engine. Data on all FW 190A sub variants through the A-6, plus early F and G ground attack versions is included. Also included is a chapter devoted to the early attempts to produce a high altitude version of the FW 190 using supercharged BMW 801, and turbocharged DB 603, and Jumo 213 engines.
Technical history is interspersed with a reasonably complete combat history of the aircraft organized by battlefront, and highlighting noteworthy events in four years of war. Numerous representative first hand accounts from FW 190 pilots spotlight the challenges faced by these men. All units which operated the aircraft are discussed as are the little known factory protection staffels manned by Focke-Wulf test pilots.
Layout of this hardcover 336 page book is attractive. It is packed with hundreds of photos (I stopped counting at 153 through page 100). They are mostly black and white with some color, and printed with very sharp resolution. Artist Janusz Swiatlon created 26 striking FW 190 profiles which provide the reader with a cross section of the colors and markings for this famous fighter. The authors have also included numerous technical drawings of the aircraft and its related systems throughout the book. They note that they chose to use only drawings produced during the war by Focke-Wulf or the RLM to ensure historical accuracy.
This book is a winner. Anyone interested in World War Two air combat should consider this for their shelf. I'll look forward to future volumes.
Stock number: 6289-CC7296
Price: $79.99
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| Great production line detail photos. |
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| Nice color plates! |
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| Period technical drawings. |
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