Designed by Willi Messerschmitt in 1938, the Me 262 was the world's first turbojet aircraft to enter combat. First introduced to operational flying in June 1944, it was superior to its allied counterparts and could have changed the course of the World War II if it had been introduced earlier. This book not only describes the history of the Me 262 in the '40s, but also brings the story up to date by describing how Herbert Tischler, the restorer of WWII aircraft, is constructing flyable replicas of the Me 262 from the ...
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Designed by Willi Messerschmitt in 1938, the Me 262 was the world's first turbojet aircraft to enter combat. First introduced to operational flying in June 1944, it was superior to its allied counterparts and could have changed the course of the World War II if it had been introduced earlier. This book not only describes the history of the Me 262 in the '40s, but also brings the story up to date by describing how Herbert Tischler, the restorer of WWII aircraft, is constructing flyable replicas of the Me 262 from the original designs.
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As New in As New dust jacket. 1855324083. Hardcover in dust jacket. Book is in As New condition. Crisp and clean with tight binding and sharp corners. Unclipped dust jacket is fresh and bright. Historic photos, maps and diagrams as well as technical specs throughout. 4to. 216 pp including Index. In protective mylar.; Military Aircraft; 4to 11"-13" tall; 216 pages.
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As New in As New dust jacket. 1855324083. Hardcover in dust jacket. Second printing of first edition. Book and unclipped dust jacket are in fine, As New, gift-giving condition, crisp and clean, with tight binding and sharp corners. The story of the development of the first turbojet and the brief deployment of the world's most technically advanced fighter interceptor of World War II. Historic photos throughout. 4to. 216 pp. Including index. In protective Mylar. Heavy--will require additional postage if shipped outside the U. S.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Reprint. Very good in very good dustwrapper. Oversized Hardcover has smudge on text foredge, end page is lightly wrinkled and smudged, dustwrapper lightly creased, bumped at spine and corners, imprint of writing on front. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
