Messerschmitt Bf 109: Bücher - Geschichte und Einsatz

Die 109 - Die Entwicklung eines legendären Flugzeugs

Die Messerschmitt Bf 109 in ihren verschiedenen Baureihen gehört zu den meistgebauten Flugzeugen der Welt. Dies ist ihre Geschichte: Keine trockene Aufzählung der verschiedenen Versionen der "109"; vielmehr soll hier die Wechselwirkung zwischen der Entwicklung eines Flugzeuges und seines Einsatzes im Luftkrieg, unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Jagdwaffe, aufgezeigt werden.
Das Buch behandelt diesen legendären Flugzeugtyp von der ersten Versuchsmaschine bis zu den letzten, 1958 noch fliegenden, spanischen Nachbauten. Mit diesem Buch liegt eine authentische Dokumentation über die Bf 109 vor.

Seiten aus dem Buch "Die 109 - Die Entwicklung eines legendären Flugzeugs"

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Autor:	Heinz J. Nowarra
Ausführung:	312 Seiten, 24 x 21 cm, gebunden
Abbildungen:	443 Fotos und 39 Zeichnungen
Sprache:	Deutsch
Verlag:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2008)
ISBN:	9783613028982

Messerschmitt Bf 109 - Vom Prototyp bis zur Bf 109 K

Geschlossene Pilotenkanzel, Einziehfahrwerk und eine Ganzmetallkonstruktion von Rumpf und Tragflächen kennzeichneten die Messerschmitt Bf 109. Damit markierte sie ab ihrem Erstflug 1935 eine neue Generation von Tiefdecker-Jagdflugzeugen.
Ihr Erfolg war somit programmiert. Mit rund 33.300 Maschinen gilt die Bf 109 als meistgebautes Jagdflugzeug der Geschichte. Erfahren Sie alles über eines der wichtigsten Flugzeuge der deutschen Luftwaffe!

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Autor:	Dietmar Hermann, Herbert Ringlstetter
Ausführung:	224 Seiten, 27.5 x 22.5 cm, gebunden
Abbildungen:	250 Fotos
Sprache:	Deutsch
Verlag:	GeraMond Verlag (D, 2017)
ISBN:	9783862452637

Me 109 - Produktion und Einsatz

Bis heute legendär gilt sie als DAS Jagdflugzeug der Deutschen Luftwaffe im Zweiten Weltkrieg. Das Buch vermittelt einen Überblick zu Produktion und Einsatz der Me 109. Bei Beginn des Zweiten Weltkrieges war die Me 109 der Standardjäger der Luftwaffe und sorgte mit ihren überlegenen Flugleistungen für die Luftherrschaft an allen Fronten.
Mit Fortdauer des Krieges stieg der Verschleiß an Flugzeugen ständig an. Damit die Verluste ausgeglichen werden konnten, entschloss sich das Reichsluftfahrtministerium für eine Großserienproduktion der Me 109 bei den Erla-Maschinenwerken in Leipzig, den Wiener Neustädter Flugzeugwerken und der Messerschmitt GmbH Regensburg.

Die größten Einschnitte in der Produktion ergaben sich aus den vernichtenden Luftangriffen der USAAF auf diese drei Flugzeugwerke 1943/44. Im weiteren Verlauf des Krieges wurden Fremd- und Zwangsarbeiter sowie Kriegsgefangene in der Produktion eingesetzt. Ingenieure berichten unter "Streng geheim" über Sabotage und den damit verbundenen Problemen.
Ein dunkles Kapitel ist die Produktion durch KZ-Häftlinge. Exemplarisch wird die Produktion der Me 109 im KZ-Flossenbürg betrachtet. Über 3000 KZ-Häftlinge arbeiteten dort in der Rüstungsproduktion.

Im zweiten Kapitel "Einsatz der Me 109" kommen ehemalige Flugzeugführer aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg zu Wort, die das große Sterben der Luftwaffe überlebt haben. Sie gehörten damals zu einer jungen Elite und hatten enorme blutige Verluste. Angesichts der materiellen Überlegenheit der Alliierten an allen Fronten war jeder Einsatz für sie ein Rendezvous mit dem Tode.
Ca. 300 Seiten mit 250 seltenen und zum Teil bisher unveröffentlichten Berichten, Fotos und Dokumenten vermitteln dem Leser einen intensiven Eindruck über das damalige Zeitgeschehen.

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Autor:	Peter Schmoll
Ausführung:	312 Seiten, 28.5 x 22 x 2.7 cm, gebunden
Abbildungen:	250+ Fotos
Sprache:	Deutsch
Verlag:	MZ-Buchverlag (D, 2017)
ISBN:	9783866463561

Messerschmitt BF 109E Betriebs- und Rüstanleitung

Designed by famed engineer Willy Messerschmitt, the BF 109 scored more kills than any other aircraft in WWII. It flew as a fighter, bomber escort, interceptor, ground attack platform, and recon aircraft. An astonishing 31 000 Bf-109s were built during the war and after, when Spain and Czechoslovakia built variants.

This maintenance and erection manual dates from the pre-war period, 1939. Intended as an aide to ground crews, it presents a rare glimpse into the construction of one of history's great aircraft.
This affordable reproduction was made from an original German manual. It has been slightly reformatted, but care has been taken however to preserve the integrity of the text.

Please note: all of the text in this book is in German.

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Autor:	Messerschmitt AG
Ausführung:	126 Seiten, 23 x 15 cm, kartoniert
Abbildungen:	Fotos und Zeichnungen
Sprache:	Deutsch
Verlag:	Periscope Film (USA, 2016)
ISBN:	9781935700975

BF 109E/F vs Yak-1/7 : Eastern Front 1941-42 (Osprey)

Step into the cockpits of the Luftwaffe's Bf 109 and the Red Air Force's Yaks 1-7, two fighters which were involved in some of the largest, fiercest aerial battles in history.
The Iconic Messerschmitt fighter and its combat hardened pilots inflicted a fearful beating on the Yaks in the beginning of the war. Some of the highest scoring aces in history benefitted from the Bf 109's technical superiority over the overweight and underpowered Yak 1, racking up incredible successes against their poorly trained and equipped adversaries.
And yet, as the Soviets accumulated combat experience, their tactics improved, as did their mounts in the upgraded Yak 1B and gradually, the Red Force eroded the Jagdwaffe's dominance of the skies in the eastern front, though with the 109G they would never lose qualitative superiority.
Featuring first-hand accounts from veteran pilots, rare archival photographs and expert analysis, this volume brings to life the vicious dogfights that took place between the Bf 109 and the Yak as they vied for mastery of the frozen skies of the Eastern Front.

Contents: Introduction - Chronology - Design & Development - Technical Specifications - Strategic Situation - Combatants - Combat - Statistics and Analysis - Aftermath - Further Reading - Index.

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Autor:	Dmitriy Khazanov, Aleksander Medved
Ausführung:	80 Seiten, 25 x 18.5 x 0.8 cm, kartoniert
Abbildungen:	Fotos und Zeichnungen (in s/w und Farbe)
Sprache:	Englisch
Verlag:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2015)
Serie:	Duel (65)
ISBN:	9781472805799

Messerschmitt Bf 109 : The Early Years - Poland, the Fall of France and the Battle of Britain (Air War Archive)

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffe's principal fighter from 1939 until 1942 when the superior Focke-Wulf Fw 190 came into greater prominence. The Bf 109 served in every theatre of the war, particularly in the invasion of France and the Low Countries, the Battle of Britain and the invasion of the Soviet Union, the Mediterranean and with Rommel in North Africa.
In the later years of the war, the Bf 109 fought with success in the defence of Germany against the Allied bombers.

The Bf 109 was the most produced fighter aircraft in history and more aerial kills were made with this fighter than any other aircraft. In this selection of unrivalled images collected over many years, and now part of the War in the Air series, the operations of this famous aircraft in the early part of the Second World War are portrayed and brought to life.

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Autor:	Chris Goss
Ausführung:	128 Seiten, 24.5 x 19 x 1.4 cm, kartoniert
Abbildungen:	200 s/w-Abbildungen
Sprache:	Englisch
Verlag:	Frontline Books (GB, 2016)
ISBN:	9781848324794

Messerschmitt Bf 109 F, G, & K Series - An Illustrated Study

Noted Luftwaffe historians Jochen Prien and Peter Rodeike present in this book the Messerschmitt Bf 109 F, G and K models. Over 500 photos - most never published and some in rare color - superb line schemes, and detailed text show the late model "109s" development into the superb fighter of legend.
Among the details presented are units which used the F, G and K, production numbers, prototypes, unusual markings and camouflage.

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Autor:	Jochen Prien, Peter Rodeike
Ausführung:	208 Seiten, 28.5 x 22.5 x 2.2 cm, gebunden
Abbildungen:	490 farbige und s/w-Abbildungen, 50 Zeichnungen
Sprache:	Englisch
Verlag:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2004)
ISBN:	9780887404245

Spitfire II/V vs BF 109F : Channel Front 1940-42 (Osprey)

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.

Contents: Introduction - Chronology - Design and Development - Technical Specifications - The Strategic Situation - The Combatants - Combat - Statistics and Analysis - Aftermath - Further Reading - Index.

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Autor:	Tony Holmes
Ausführung:	80 Seiten, 25 x 18.5 x 0.8 cm, kartoniert
Abbildungen:	zahlreiche farbige und s/w-Abbildungen
Sprache:	Englisch
Verlag:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2017)
Serie:	Duel (67)
ISBN:	9781472805768

Messerschmitt 109 - An Illustrated Guide

A fascinating history of the Messerschmitt 109, from its maiden flight in 1935 through to the redesigned versions that flew during the final months of World War II. It includes complete technical specifications detailing the Messerschmitt 109's armament, power plant, dimensions, weight and performance.

It features over 75 photographs of the Messerschmitt 109 in action, as well as a cutaway diagram showing the interior construction of this classic fighter aircraft.

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Autor:	Dr. Alfred Price
Ausführung:	64 Seiten, 22 x 17 cm, gebunden
Abbildungen:	über 75 Fotos
Sprache:	Englisch
Verlag:	Anness Publishing (GB, 2014)
ISBN:	9780754829966

Messerschmitt BF 109 - A-D Series (Osprey)

From the nascent days of the Spanish Civil War to the desperate, final defence of the stricken Reich, the Messerchmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffe's signature fighter. From the very beginning of its combat career it came to symbolize what could be achieved with a modern monoplane fighter aircraft, instilling fear and respect into Allied pilots wherever it was encountered. 35,000 of the ubiquitous Messerschmitts were eventually built, making it the most-produced fighter in history.
This is the first Air Vanguard volume to cover the Bf 109, detailing models A-D. Featuring stunning aerial photos the title explores in depth the technical characteristics and combat performance of the early Bf 109s, including their combat debut in the Spanish Civil War, their employment in the invasion of Poland and showing how the type became one of the most famous names in aviation history.

Contents: Introduction - Design and Development - Technical Specifications and Variants - Operational History - Conclusion - Bibliography and Further Reading.

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Autor:	Robert Jackson
Ausführung:	64 Seiten, 25 x 18.5 x 0.7 cm, kartoniert
Abbildungen:	Fotos und Zeichnungen (in s/w und Farbe)
Sprache:	Englisch
Verlag:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2015)
Serie:	Air Vanguard (18)
ISBN:	9781472804860

Messerschmitt BF 109 - The Design and Operational History

More than 33,000 Messerchmitt Bf 109s were built between 1935 and 1945, making it the second-most produced warplane of all time. Its baptism of fire was in Spain during the Spanish Civil War of 1936-39. The Bf 109 was the mainstay of Luftwaffe fighter squadrons, and the favoured choice of most of the Luftwaffe's fighter aces.

Luftwaffe Bf 109 pilots accounted for thousands of Allied aircraft, with individual scores for some pilots reached hundreds of downed aircraft. It saw service in Poland, the invasion of France and, of course, during the Battle of Britain in 1940.
Although gradually becoming obsolete, the Bf 109 remained in large-scale production until the end of the war, and was supplied to more than ten countries, including Finland, Hungary, and Romania.

After the war, development and production continued in Czechoslovakia and Spain as the Avia S-199 and Hispano Ha-1112 respectively, the latter powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine.
Incredibly, the state of Israel operated Czech-built Avia S-199s during its War of Independence in 1948-49. Today, the Bf 109 is considered one of the greatest fighters ever produced.

• This book covers development, production and service of the Bf 109 with the Luftwaffe
• Includes details of the Bf 109 in service with every arm that operated the fighter, including post-war operations
• With technical descriptions, every production variant is described
• Includes details on prototypes, unbuilt projects and survivors, static and airworthy
• Rare and unrecorded opinions of Allied pilots on the pros and cons of the Bf 109
• Handsomely illustrated with high-quality photographs spanning over 80 years

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Autor:	Jan Forsgren
Ausführung:	272 Seiten, 23.5 x 15.5 x 2.2 cm, gebunden
Abbildungen:	121 s/w-Abbildungen
Sprache:	Englisch
Verlag:	Fonthill Media (GB, 2017)
ISBN:	9781781555866

Messerschmitt Bf 109 A-E - Development / Testing / Production

Created by aviation pioneer Willy Messerschmitt, the Bf 109 was an innovative, ground-breaking design. In the face of stiff competition from other German aircraft manufacturers, this powerful, maneuverable and light aircraft was selected as the Luftwaffe's standard fighter, and it went on to see action in every theater of operations in the Second World War.
With more than 33,000 examples built, the Bf 109 is the most-produced fighter aircraft of all time. In 1937 the Bf 109 demonstrated its great performance potential by achieving several impressive victories at the Zurich Air Meet and setting the world speed record of 611 kph.

This book describes factually and accurately the development, testing and technology of the Bf 109 as well as the production variants Bf 109A to Bf 109E.

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Autor:	Willy Radinger, Walter Schick
Ausführung:	136 Seiten, 28.5 x 22.5 x 1.8 cm, gebunden
Abbildungen:	150+ farbige und s/w-Abbildungen, Zeichnungen
Sprache:	Englisch
Verlag:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 1999)
ISBN:	9780764309519

Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-F Series (Osprey)

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was one of the truly world class piston-engined fighters of World War II. This reputation rests largely with the E and F variants, which bore the brunt of the Luftwaffe's most important operations in World War II and shot down tens of thousands of Allied aircraft in the Battle of Britain, the Blitzkriegs across Europe and on the Eastern Front.

This volume looks at the design and development history of these formidable warplanes, with a meticulous technical focus to reveal why the types were so effective. It explores the long process of tweaks to the E variant, and solutions to the many initial technical problems with the F, and how this development helped Willy Messerschmitt's promising Bf 109 design mature and fulfil its potential.

Contents: Introduction - Design and Development - Technical Specifications and Variants - Operational History - Conclusion - Bibliography and Further Reading.

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Autor:	Robert Jackson
Ausführung:	64 Seiten, 25 x 18.5 x 0.7 cm, kartoniert
Abbildungen:	Fotos und Zeichnungen (in s/w und Farbe)
Sprache:	Englisch
Verlag:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2015)
Serie:	Air Vanguard (23)
ISBN:	9781472804891

Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-K - Development, Testing, Production

As the Luftwaffe's standard fighter, beginning in 1937 the Bf 109 was produced in large numbers and after the outbreak of the Second World War saw action over every front.
With this light, high-performance aircraft Professor Willy Messerschmitt had created a ground-breaking design. The Bf 109 had to remain in continuous development in order to keep pace with advances in Allied fighter design.

1941 saw the advent of the Bf 109 F, a clearly improved version, which was soon replaced by the more powerful and better armed Bf 109 G. The Bf 109 H high-altitude fighter reached a ceiling of 14,000 meters, and the Bf 109 K, the most potent of all the variants of this fighter aircraft, entered production in the last year of the war.

This is a complete summary of all versions from the Bf 109 F to K with many photographs, some never before published, and details.

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Autor:	Willy Radinger, Wolfgang Otto
Ausführung:	160 Seiten, 28.5 x 22.5 x 1.9 cm, gebunden
Abbildungen:	über 150 farbige und s/w-Abbildungen, Zeichnungen
Sprache:	Englisch
Verlag:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2004)
ISBN:	9780764310232

Messerschmitt Bf 109 G with DB 605 A Engine

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the German World War II fighter aircraft that was the backbone of the Luftwaffe's fighter force. The G series, was introduced in mid-1942 and benefited from the powerful 1,455 horsepower DB 605 engine.

This book describes and illustrates all the famous Bf 109 G variants with the DB 605 A engine. It explains in detail the technical aspects of all the different variants and is lavishly illustrated by specially commissioned colour artwork profiles, 1/72 scale plans for modellers and walk-around photographs of the plane and its systems in restored and stripped down examples.

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Autor:	Robert Peczkowski
Ausführung:	96 Seiten, 29.5 x 21 cm, kartoniert
Abbildungen:	zahlreiche farbige und s/w-Abbildungen plus Zeichnungen
Sprache:	Englisch
Verlag:	MMP Books (PL, 2017)
ISBN:	9788365281685

Messerschmitt Me 109 in Swiss Air Force Service

Describes the procurement, operation and technical aspects of the legendary Messerschmitt Me 109 in Swiss service during and after World War II. The aircraft and its procurement during the 1930s and 1940s are described in detail, as are the internal quarrels and errors in planning. The Me 109G "Gustav" is extensively discussed, and a chapter on camouflage paint and markings will be of special interest to modelers. The book also contains nearly 450 mostly unpublished photographs, including color.

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Autor:	Georg Hoch
Ausführung:	256 Seiten, 29.5 x 22.5 x 2.8 cm, gebunden
Abbildungen:	450 farbige und s/w-Abbildungen
Sprache:	Englisch
Verlag:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2008)
ISBN:	9780764329241

P-40 Warhawk vs Bf 109 - MTO 1942-44 (Osprey)

Although the P-40 and the Bf 109 joined the air war over North Africa at nearly the same time in 1941, the German fighter had already racked up a considerable combat career, dating back to 1937 in Spain. In contrast, the P-40 was a bit of an unknown quantity and was making its combat debut in the hands of the RAF's Desert Air Force.

Discover how the huge differences between the veteran Bf 109 and the new P-40 determined the tactics they adopted and the ultimate outcome of their epic confrontation in this book. The author covers all aspects of the aerial battle, from the small, agile Bf 109's ability to operate more effectively at high altitudes through to the P-40's advantage in manoeuvrability, which outweighed its poor high altitude performance.

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Autor:	Carl Molesworth
Ausführung:	80 Seiten, 25 x 19 x 0.6 cm, kartoniert
Abbildungen:	40 s/w-Abbildungen, 20 Zeichnungen in Farbe
Sprache:	Englisch
Verlag:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2011)
Serie:	Duel (38)
ISBN:	9781849084697

Spitfire vs Bf 109 - Battle of Britain (Osprey)

Describes the Battle of Britain, the clash between the Spitfire I/II and the Bf 109E - detailing not only the key elements of both aircraft types - the airframe, engine, armament and flying characteristics, but also the pilots' training and tactics accompanied by diagrams of actual flight formations.
The growing influence of radar and the efforts of British air defences are also examined, as are real-life engagements - from both German and British perspectives.
With a wealth of first-hand accounts from the veterans who strapped themselves into these legendary machines as well as illustrations and cockpit-view artwork, this book puts the reader in the midst of a dogfight, providing a unique insight into one of the greatest duels of history in the world's first major aerial battle.

Contents: Introduction - Chronology - Strategic situation - Design & Development - Technical Specifications - Combatants - Combat - Analysis - Conclusion - Bibliography and further reading list.

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Autor:	Tony Holmes
Ausführung:	80 Seiten, 25 x 18.5 x 0.5 cm, kartoniert
Abbildungen:	Fotos und Zeichnungen (in s/w und Farbe)
Sprache:	Englisch
Verlag:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2007)
Serie:	Duel (5)
ISBN:	9781846031908

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 E - Germany's Premier Early World War II Fighter (Legends of Warfare)

Die Bf 109 E "Emil" wurde 1938 in Dienst gestellt. Angetrieben wurde sie von dem leistungsstarken DB 601-Motor, der sie zu einem der leistungsfähigsten Jagdflugzeuge ihrer Zeit machte. Nach ihrem Einsatz im spanischen Bürgerkrieg wurde die Emil in den ersten Jahren des Zweiten Weltkriegs zum wichtigsten Jagdflugzeug Deutschlands und wurde in Polen, Frankreich, den Niederlanden, Großbritannien, dem Balkan und Nordafrika eingesetzt.

Im Juni 1941, während der "Operation Barbarossa", wurde die Emil als wichtigstes Jagdflugzeug der Luftwaffe weitgehend durch die Bf 109 F ersetzt. Sie diente jedoch weiterhin in verschiedenen Rollen, darunter als Jagdbomber, Aufklärungsflugzeug und Jagdflugzeug-Ausbildung. Die Bf 109 E wurde in den ersten Kriegsjahren von vielen der besten deutschen Jagdflieger-Asse geflogen.

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Autor:	David Johnston
Ausführung:	112 Seiten, 23 x 23 x 1.6 cm, gebunden
Abbildungen:	152 farbige und s/w-Abbildungen
Sprache:	Englisch
Verlag:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2019)
Serie:	Legends of Warfare
ISBN:	9780764358609