Bf 109E: Battle of Britain

The Bf 109E's role in the Battle of Britain evolved due to the Channel's breadth and the fighter's short range, forcing the Luftwaffe to adapt its tactics for victory. Author Andy Saunders uses first-hand accounts, archive photos, artworks, and diagrams to explore this pivotal moment in aviation history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Bf 109E, a legendary Luftwaffe fighter, played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain during the early stages of World War II. However, its role was further tested in the 1940 Battle of Britain, where German pilots had to contend not only with the Royal Air Force (RAF) but also with the formidable English Channel. This new study explores how the Channel's breadth and the short range of the Bf 109E combined to force the Luftwaffe's fighter units to evolve their tactics in pursuit of victory. Respected military aviation expert Andy Saunders brings the cockpit of the Bf 109E to life in a volume that draws upon first-hand accounts to tell the story of this landmark battle's fascinating beginnings. Archive photos, newly commissioned artworks, and tactical and ribbon diagrams demonstrate how strategy and procedure developed over the course of combat.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 184 x 248 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472862402