Messerschmitt Bf 109 : livres - histoire

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

Montez à bord des Bf 109 de la Luftwaffe et des Yak 1 à 7 de l'Armée de l'air soviétique, deux chasseurs qui ont participé à certaines des batailles aériennes les plus importantes et les plus féroces de l'histoire.
Le chasseur Messerschmitt emblématique et ses pilotes aguerris infligèrent de terribles défaites aux Yaks au début de la guerre. Certains des as les plus titrés de l'histoire profitèrent de la supériorité technique du Bf 109 sur le Yak 1, trop lourd et sous-motorisé, et remportèrent des victoires incroyables contre leurs adversaires mal entraînés et mal équipés.
Et pourtant, à mesure que les Soviétiques accumulaient de l'expérience au combat, leurs tactiques s'amélioraient, tout comme leurs appareils, notamment le Yak 1B modernisé, et progressivement, la Force rouge érodait la domination aérienne de la Jagdwaffe sur le front de l'Est, même si, avec le 109G, elle ne perdrait jamais sa supériorité qualitative.
Grâce à des témoignages directs de pilotes vétérans, des photographies d'archives rares et des analyses d'experts, ce livre fait revivre les combats aériens féroces qui ont opposé le Bf 109 et le Yak dans leur lutte pour la domination des cieux glacés du front de l'Est.

Sommaire : Introduction - Chronologie - Conception et développement - Spécifications techniques - Situation stratégique - Combattants - Combat - Statistiques et analyse - Conséquences - Lectures complémentaires - Index.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Dmitriy Khazanov, Aleksander Medved
Présentation :	80 pages, 25 x 18.5 x 0.8 cm, broché
Illustration :	abondamment illustré de photos et dessins (en N&B et en couleurs)
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2015)
Série :	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.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Chris Goss
Présentation :	128 pages, 24.5 x 19 x 1.4 cm, broché
Illustration :	200 photos en N&B
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	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.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Jochen Prien, Peter Rodeike
Présentation :	208 pages, 28.5 x 22.5 x 2.2 cm, relié
Illustration :	490 photos en N&B et en couleurs, 50 dessins
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2004)
ISBN :	9780887404245

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

Avec des illustrations exceptionnelles et une analyse détaillée, ce volume offre le point de vue d'un pilote sur les affrontements dramatiques entre ces deux chasseurs légendaires, alors que certains des as les plus doués et les plus célèbres de la Seconde Guerre mondiale s'affrontaient dans le ciel du nord-ouest de l'Europe.

Alors que la bataille d'Angleterre touchait à sa fin, deux nouvelles versions des célèbres Spitfire et Messerschmitt Bf 109 firent leur apparition. La RAF, constatant que la Luftwaffe réduisait ses incursions dans l'espace aérien britannique, passa à l'offensive.
Le Spitfire Mark II, et de plus en plus le Mark V, survolaient la pittoresque Manche lors de missions de chasse, ou pour escorter les bombardiers Blenheim vulnérables - qui les attendaient le Bf 109F 'Friedrich'.

Pourtant, malgré l'inversion des dispositions offensives et défensives, et malgré le déploiement par la Luftwaffe de l'essentiel de ses forces de chasse sur le front de l'Est en 1941, les Jagdflieger furent capables d'infliger de lourdes pertes à leurs homologues de la RAF.

Sommaire : Introduction - Chronologie - Conception et développement - Spécifications techniques - La situation stratégique - Les belligérants - Combat - Statistiques et analyse - Conséquences - Lectures complémentaires - Index.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Tony Holmes
Présentation :	80 pages, 25 x 18.5 x 0.8 cm, broché
Illustration :	abondamment illustré de photos en N&B et en couleurs
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2017)
Série :	Duel (67)
ISBN :	9781472805768

Messerschmitt 109 - An Illustrated Guide

L'histoire fascinante du Messerschmitt 109, de son premier vol en 1935 aux versions remaniées qui ont volé durant les derniers mois de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Elle comprend des spécifications techniques complètes détaillant l'armement, le groupe motopropulseur, les dimensions, le poids et les performances du Messerschmitt 109.

Il contient plus de 75 photographies du Messerschmitt 109 en action, ainsi qu'un schéma en coupe montrant la construction intérieure de cet avion de chasse classique.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Dr. Alfred Price
Présentation :	64 pages, 22 x 17 cm, relié
Illustration :	plus de 75 photos
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	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.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Robert Jackson
Présentation :	64 pages, 25 x 18.5 x 0.7 cm, broché
Illustration :	abondamment illustré de photos et dessins (en N&B et en couleurs)
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2015)
Série :	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

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Jan Forsgren
Présentation :	272 pages, 23.5 x 15.5 x 2.2 cm, relié
Illustration :	121 photos en N&B
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	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.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Willy Radinger, Walter Schick
Présentation :	136 pages, 28.5 x 22.5 x 1.8 cm, relié
Illustration :	150+ photos en N&B et en couleurs, dessins
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	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.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Robert Jackson
Présentation :	64 pages, 25 x 18.5 x 0.7 cm, broché
Illustration :	abondamment illustré de photos et dessins (en N&B et en couleurs)
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2015)
Série :	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.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Willy Radinger, Wolfgang Otto
Présentation :	160 pages, 28.5 x 22.5 x 1.9 cm, relié
Illustration :	plus de 150 photos en N&B et en couleurs, dessins
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	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.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Robert Peczkowski
Présentation :	96 pages, 29.5 x 21 cm, broché
Illustration :	abondamment illustré de photos et de dessins en N&B et en couleurs
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	MMP Books (PL, 2017)
ISBN :	9788365281685

Messerschmitt Me 109 in Swiss Air Force Service

Cet ouvrage décrit l'acquisition, l'utilisation et les aspects techniques du légendaire Messerschmitt Me 109 au sein de l'armée suisse pendant et après la Seconde Guerre mondiale. L'appareil et son acquisition dans les années 1930 et 1940 sont décrits en détail, de même que les querelles internes et les erreurs de planification. Le Me 109G est largement abordé, et un chapitre consacré aux peintures et marquages de camouflage intéressera particulièrement les maquettistes. Le livre contient également près de 450 photographies, pour la plupart inédites, dont certaines en couleur.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Georg Hoch
Présentation :	256 pages, 29.5 x 22.5 x 2.8 cm, relié
Illustration :	450 photos en N&B et en couleurs
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	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.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Carl Molesworth
Présentation :	80 pages, 25 x 19 x 0.6 cm, broché
Illustration :	40 photos en N&B, 20 dessins en couleurs
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2011)
Série :	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.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Tony Holmes
Présentation :	80 pages, 25 x 18.5 x 0.5 cm, broché
Illustration :	abondamment illustré de photos et dessins (en N&B et en couleurs)
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2007)
Série :	Duel (5)
ISBN :	9781846031908

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

Le Bf 109 E "Emil" est entré en service en 1938, propulsé par le puissant moteur DB 601, ce qui en a fait l'un des chasseurs les plus performants de son époque. Après avoir participé à la guerre civile espagnole, l'Emil est devenu le principal chasseur allemand au cours des premières années de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, servant en Pologne, en France, aux Pays-Bas, en Grande-Bretagne, dans les Balkans et en Afrique du Nord.

En juin 1941, lors de l'"opération Barbarossa", l'Emil a été largement remplacé par le Bf 109 F comme principal chasseur de la Luftwaffe. Cependant, il a continué à servir dans divers rôles, notamment comme chasseur-bombardier, comme avion de reconnaissance et d'entraînement au combat. Le Bf 109 E a été piloté par de nombreux as de la chasse allemande au cours des premières années de la guerre.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	David Johnston
Présentation :	112 pages, 23 x 23 x 1.6 cm, relié
Illustration :	152 photos en N&B et en couleurs
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2019)
Série :	Legends of Warfare
ISBN :	9780764358609

Die 109 - Die Entwicklung eines legendären Flugzeugs

Le Messerschmitt Bf 109, dans ses différentes séries, est l'un des avions les plus fabriqués au monde. Voici son histoire : il ne s'agit pas d'une liste sèche des différentes versions du "109" ; l'objectif ici est plutôt de montrer l'interaction entre le développement d'un avion et son utilisation dans la guerre aérienne, avec une attention particulière sur l'arme du chasseur.
Le livre couvre ce type d'avion légendaire depuis le premier avion expérimental jusqu'aux dernières répliques espagnoles encore en vol en 1958.

Ce livre est une documentation authentique sur le Bf 109.

Pages du livre "Die 109 - Die Entwicklung eines legendären Flugzeugs"

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Heinz J. Nowarra
Présentation :	312 pages, 24 x 21 cm, relié
Illustration :	443 photos et 39 dessins
Langue :	allemand
Editeur :	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2008)
ISBN :	9783613028982

Messerschmitt Bf 109 - Vom Prototyp bis zur Bf 109 K

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was characterized by a closed cockpit, retractable landing gear and an all-metal construction of the fuselage and wings. From its first flight in 1935, it marked a new generation of low-wing fighter aircraft.
Its success was therefore inevitable. With around 33 300 aircraft built, the Bf 109 is considered the most-produced fighter aircraft in history. Find out everything about one of the most important aircraft of the Luftwaffe!

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Dietmar Hermann, Herbert Ringlstetter
Présentation :	224 pages, 27.5 x 22.5 cm, relié
Illustration :	250 photos
Langue :	allemand
Editeur :	GeraMond Verlag (D, 2017)
ISBN :	9783862452637

Me 109 - Produktion und Einsatz

To this day, it is legendary as THE fighter aircraft of the German Air Force in World War II. The book provides an overview of the production and use of the Me 109. At the start of World War II, the Me 109 was the standard fighter of the Air Force and, with its superior flight performance, ensured air supremacy on all fronts.
As the war continued, the wear and tear on aircraft increased steadily. In order to compensate for the losses, the Reich Air Ministry decided to mass-produce the Me 109 at the Erla machine works in Leipzig, the Wiener Neustädter aircraft works and the Messerschmitt GmbH Regensburg.

The greatest cuts in production resulted from the devastating air raids by the USAAF on these three aircraft factories in 1943/44. As the war progressed, foreign and forced laborers as well as prisoners of war were used in production. Engineers report on sabotage and the problems associated with it under "Top Secret".
One dark chapter is the production by concentration camp prisoners. The production of the Me 109 in the Flossenbürg concentration camp is considered as an example. Over 3 000 concentration camp prisoners worked there in armaments production.

In the second chapter, "Use of the Me 109, " former pilots from the Second World War who survived the great death of the Luftwaffe have their say. At the time, they belonged to a young elite and suffered enormous bloody losses. Given the material superiority of the Allies on all fronts, every mission was a rendezvous with death for them.
Approximately 300 pages with 250 rare and partly previously unpublished reports, photos and documents give the reader an intensive impression of the events of that time.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Peter Schmoll
Présentation :	312 pages, 28.5 x 22 x 2.7 cm, relié
Illustration :	250+ photos
Langue :	allemand
Editeur :	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.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Messerschmitt AG
Présentation :	126 pages, 23 x 15 cm, broché
Illustration :	photos et dessins
Langue :	allemand
Editeur :	Periscope Film (USA, 2016)
ISBN :	9781935700975