World War II books

German Fighters in the West
from Poland to the Defence of the Reich

Michael Meyer, Paul Stipdonk

A comprehensive pictorial volume on the day fighters of the Luftwaffe units deployed in the West and the later Defence of the Reich. The volume is organised chronologically beginning with the establishment of those fighter formations set up in the period from 1935 to 1939 and the first offensive campaign over Poland. At first glance, it may not seem logical to also deal with the war in Poland. But that is where the Second World War began. At the end of hostilities, many of the units deployed over Poland moved to the West as a result of the declaration of war by England and France on Germany on 3rd September 1939. This was followed by the offensive against Germany’s western neighbors, by operations against the UK through 1940–41 and then the need to organise defences against the Allied units operating from the UK over the Continent, so-called Reichsverteidigung (Defence of the Reich).

“Over the years we have received many requests for photos from people interested in the Luftwaffe. We are fortunate in that our archives feature a good number of striking and significant images of German fighters. Although there are already a number of good publications devoted to Luftwaffe fighter pilots, we decided to put together a volume featuring some of the best of our pictures. Put simply that is how this book came about. There are many new images here – but we have not entirely dispensed with previously published images, as to do so would leave large gaps in coverage. For this reason, the reader is also shown a number of known pictures, but hopefully in much better quality than before. The photos are complemented by a number of excellent profile artworks, which may just spark some new ideas for model builders and potentially serve as an incentive for the decal manufacturers to create something new.”

Michael Meyer & Paul Stipdonk – September 2022

publish date	pages	photos	colour profiles	language	cover
2022	508	1038	41	English, German	Hardback

ISBN: 978-80-907049-6-1

Avia B.534 “Dogan” in the Bulgarian Air Force

Jaroslav Kreč

The Avia B.534 was the iconic fighter of Czechoslovak Air Force of the late nineteen thirties, the Munich diktat period in 1938 and the dissolution of the Czechoslovakia in March 1939. Although she was not allowed to proof her combat quality under Czechoslovak colors she flew sorties in various roles including combat sorties by Luftwaffe, by Vzdusne zbrane of Slovakia and by Bulgarian Air Force. The service by the last mentioned air force is the topic of this detailed study.

publish date	pages	photos	colour profiles	language	cover
2022	196	181	59	English	Softbound

ISBN: 978-80-907049-5-4

B-24 Liberator in RAF Coastal Command Service
with Focus on Aircraft of No. 311 (Czechoslovak) Squadron RAF

Pavel Türk, Miloslav Pajer

First part of extensive study prepared by Pavel Türk and Miloslav Pajer contains:

• foreword by S/Ldr. Terence M. Bulloch, DSO&Bar, DFC&Bar
• overview of Liberator’s versions delivered to UK and used by RAF Coastal Command
• overview of RAF Squadrons using B-24 Liberator in maritime service
• complete list and operational history of all 81 Liberators used by No. 311 (Czechoslovak) Squadron in Coastal Command service during WWII and afterwards

publish date	pages	photos	colour profiles	language	cover
2015	320	550	70	English	Hardback

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Focke-Wulf Fw 190D
camouflage & markings, Part II

Mark Deboeck, Eric Larger, Tomáš Poruba

The content of Part II follows the outline of Part I, with rules and detailed descriptions of colour patterns applied to Fw 190D-9s and D-13s built by the type’s licence manufacturers, i.e., the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Weserflug (Arb. Roland), Mimetall Erfurt and Fieseler Kassel. Separate chapters are dedicated to the influence of repair work on the final appearance of aircraft, and the comparison of different Doras in single units at a specific time.
There is also a “bonus” chapter of a slightly different form, dealing with the detailed analysis of the development of the Fw 190D with Daimler-Benz DB 603 engines, including the Fw 190D-14 and D-15.
The book is fully documented with extracts from original documents, black & white, and colour photographs, as well as numerous colour schemes and colour profiles. It is completed with a comprehensive loss list of the entire Arbeitsgemeinschaft Weserflug, Mimetall Erfurt and Fieseler Kassel production.
Highly recommended for all students of WW II aerial warfare, Fw 190 fans, and modellers.

publish date	pages	photos	colour profiles	language	cover
2007	272	263	52	English	Hardback

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Focke-Wulf Fw 190D
camouflage & markings, Part I

Mark Deboeck, Eric Larger, Tomáš Poruba

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190D was one of the most elegant and powerful birds of prey in the European skies at the end of WW II. Similar in conception to “Messerschmitt Bf 109K, camouflage & marking”, this new work provides a thorough insight in the aircraft’s camouflage and marking schemes.
Part I explains the common rules used for camouflaging and marking of the type, and describes in great detail the various colour patterns applied to the different Focke-Wulf built Fw 190D-9 and D-11 production batches.
The book is fully documented with extracts from original documents, black & white, and colour photographs, as well as colour schemes and colour profiles. It is completed with a comprehensive loss list of the entire Focke-Wulf production.
Highly recommended for all students of WW II aerial warfare, Fw 190 fans, and modellers.

publish date	pages	photos	colour profiles	language	cover
2005	208	250	32	English	Hardback

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Messerschmitt Bf 109K
camouflage & marking

Tomáš Poruba, Kees Mol

Detailed study into color system used on the last member of Bf 109 family is the first attempt to describe this item in systematic way. The text goes from general Bf 109 camouflage and marking principles, maps important changes in the middle of 1944 and evolves the most probable form of Bf 109K camouflage painting, all completed by quotations of important documents. A short chapter is dedicated to the influence of photo material at colors displays; a list of Bf 109Ks known is also included. The analytic style set up in this work is extended in project “Focke-Wulf Fw 190D, camouflage & markings”.

publish date	pages	photos	colour profiles	language	cover
2000	132	126	18	English, Czech	Softbound

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Messerschmitt Bf 109K

Aleš Janda, Tomáš Poruba

Monography of the last operationaly flown Bf 109 version. The text part is focused especially at development and technical description of the Bf 109K. There are included engine and performance data and a short description of operational service.

publish date	pages	photos	colour profiles	language	cover
1997	92	106	23	English, Czech	Softbound

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Focke-Wulf Fw 190F, G

Aleš Janda, Tomáš Poruba

The Fw 190 is especially connected with its famous fighter role in WWII. The monography covers development and description of ground attack versions from the first idea to special versions development and the operational tactic. A separate chapter is dedicated to operations over Czech area.

publish date	pages	photos	colour profiles	language	cover
1994	68	57	20	Czech, English	Softbound

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Focke-Wulf Fw 190D & Ta152

Aleš Janda, Tomáš Poruba

publish date	pages	photos	colour profiles	language	cover
1992	56	18	6	Czech	Softbound