Spitfire II/v vs BF 109F: Channel Front 1940-42

Author(s): Tony Holmes

Military History

With stunning artwork and detailed analysis, this volume provides a pilot's view of the dramatic clashes between these two legendary fighters, as some of the most gifted and 'big name' aces of World War II went head to head in the skies of North-West Europe. As the Battle of Britain approached its conclusion, two new versions of the famous Spitfire and Messerschmitt Bf 109 arrived on the scene. The RAF could see that the Luftwaffe were stepping down their incursions into British airspace, and went on to the offensive. The Spitfire Mark II, and increasingly the Mark V, would fly over the picturesque English channel in fighter sweeps, or to escort vulnerable Blenheim bombers - waiting for them was the Bf 109F 'Friedrich'. Yet despite the reversal of offensive and defensive dispositions, and despite the Luftwaffe deploying the bulk of their fighter strength to the Eastern Front in 1941, the Jagdflieger were able to inflict severe losses on their RAF counterparts.

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A beautifully illustrated exploration of aerial combat over the Channel front in 1941-42 as the Battle of Britain abated, featuring two of World War II's most famous fighters - the Spitfire and the Bf 109.

Osprey Aviation Editor since 1989, Tony Holmes is a native of Fremantle, Western Australia. Responsible for devising the Aircraft of the Aces, Combat Aircraft, Elite Units and Duel series, Tony has also written more than 25 books for Osprey in the past 26 years. Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives in New Hampshire. He attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, from 1974-78, and since graduating with Honours, he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon. Gareth Hector is a digital artist of international standing as well as an aviation history enthusiast. Gareth Hector is a digital artist of international standing as well as an aviation history enthusiast. Gareth completed the battlescene artwork and cover artwork.

Introduction /Chronology /Design and Development /Technical Specifications /The Strategic Situation /The Combatants /Combat /Statistics and Analysis /Aftermath /Further Reading /Index

General Fields

  • : 9781472805768
  • : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • : Osprey Publishing
  • : 0.265
  • : June 2015
  • : 248mm X 184mm X 8mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Tony Holmes
  • : Paperback
  • : Paperback
  • : 1
  • : 1
  • : Jim Laurier
  • : Jim Laurier
  • : 940.544
  • : 940.544
  • : 80
  • : 80
  • : Illustrated throughout with colour artwork and black and white photos
  • : Illustrated throughout with colour artwork and black and white photos