Junkers Ju 88: The Twilight Years: Biscay to the Fall of Germany

The Junkers Ju 88 was a fast bomber designed to out-run fighters of its era, produced in over 16,000 variants and used in various campaigns throughout the Second World War. This latest volume in Frontline's Air War Archive examines its use in the latter years of the war, including as a torpedo bomber, reconnaissance aircraft, and in the Mistel flying-bomb.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 198 pages
\n Publication date: 15 August 2018
\n Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
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The twin-engine Junkers Ju 88, designed as a swift bomber capable of outpacing the fighters of its era, emerged as one of the most versatile aircraft during World War II. Its remarkable success led to continuous production from 1936 to 1945, with over 16,000 units built in numerous variants, surpassing any other twin-engine German aircraft of the period. Initially conceived as a conventional light bomber and dive bomber, the Ju 88 played a pivotal role in various campaigns, including the invasion of Poland, the Norway campaign, the Blitzkrieg, the invasion of France, and the Battle of Britain. This latest installment in Frontline's Air War Archive delves into the Ju 88's utilization in the latter stages of World War II. The book explores its role as a torpedo bomber, reconnaissance aircraft, and its deployment in Russia, over the Bay of Biscay, and in the Mediterranean theater. Additionally, it covers the aircraft's use in the Mistel flying bomb. Through a collection of unparalleled images meticulously gathered over years, the book vividly portrays and brings to life the operations of this renowned aircraft in its twilight years.

\n Weight: 594g\n
Dimension: 246 x 199 x 11 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781473892361\n \n