THE LEIBSTANDARTE 1 SS
PANZER DIVISION ADOLF HITLER: VOLUME III
by Rudolf Lehmann
This volume covers the
actions of the Leibstandarte in 1943 in Russia and Italy. It
includes the division's battles in the Ukraine, the defence
of the Donez, the re-capture of Karkov, Operation
Citadelle/Kursk, then the transfer to Italy via Austria, the
upgrading of the Division from Panzergrenadier to Panzer,
and then its forth deployment to the Eastern Front as part
of Army Group South. In very good condition in slightly
sunned and chipped maroon boards.
OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES
12: SPITFIRE MARK I/II ACES 1939-41
by Dr. Alfred
Price. Illustrated by Keith Fretwell
Spitfire Mk Is and IIs served only briefly in the frontline
with the RAF, but their pilots were responsible for
achieving impressive scores against the Luftwaffe during
1940/41. This volume details the RAF's first aces of World
War 2 who helped stem the German tide during Britain's
struggle for survival in the bitter years between 1939 and
1941. Early-mark Spitfires were notorious for their light
armament, overheating engines and short range, but during
the dogfights over Dunkirk and south-east England, then the
first tentative sweeps across France, many pilots achieved
scores of note.
New in card cover - A4 format, 99pp,
12 colour plates with side profiles, c100 illustrations
OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 18: HURRICANE
ACES 1939-40
by Tony Holmes. Illustrated
by Keith Fretwell
The Hawker Hurricane was the RAF's
first monoplane fighter, and it dragged the air force into a
position where it could defend Britain in its 'hour of
need'. Prior to the Battle of Britain, a number of squadrons
equipped with the fighter had seen action firstly in the
'Phoney War', and then during the disastrous campaign in
France. Pilots like 'Cobber' Kain had achieved impressive
scores in the face of overwhelming LUftwaffe forces, and
although the RAF lost no less than 386 Hurricanes during the
Blitzkrieg, it gave many pilots valuable experience. Hawker
fighters outnumbered Spitfires during the Battle of Britain
by three to one, and downed far mor aircraft. Overseas, a
handful of pilots put up stiff resistance against Germany's
Italian ally in Libya and Egypt, and also over Malta.
New in card cover - A4 format, 132pp,
13 colour plates with side profiles, c100 illustrations
A study of the Battle of Britain
including the run up and the battle itself. Includes
original colour illustrations of the aircraft, personnel and
actions. The book was specially commissioned for the 50th
Anniversary of the battle.
Fine in rubbed d/w - 126pp, 100 colour
illustrations.
Air Commodore Ronald "Ras" Berry was one of the RAF’s top
fighter aces. Berry fought with the Royal Air Force
throughout the war, starting with the Battle of Britain with
No. 603 Squadron where he made his reputation as an
excellent fighter pilot, shooting down three Messerschmitts
in a day. His story is illustrated by numerous photos,
mainly from Imperial War Museum collection, which include a
formal portrait of Berry as Wing Commander in North Africa.
Another image is of Berrys Spitfire Mk. IX, coded EN199,
which has recently been restored by the Malta Aviation
Museum at Ta’Qali
