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Air War Over Spain: Aviators, Aircraft and Air Units of the Nationalist and Republican Air Forces 19361939,Used
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This unique 'Classic Colours' format single volume covers the opposing air forces in the Spanish Civil War as well the intervention of the German, Italian, and Soviet air forces in their respective guises. The air campaigns fought during the Spanish Civil War prompted important technical and tactical developments for all parties from the actual deployment of air power through to communications. The small and largely obsolescent Spanish Air Force of 1936 grew into an effective fighting arm, which, by 1937 had become a significant force thanks, in part, to German and Italian support. The Nationalists fielded Heinkel, Fiat, and Messerschmitt fighters and Heinkel, Caproni, SavoiaMarchetti, Junkers, and Dornier bombers. These forces entered into a grinding battle of attrition over the lessorganized but fiercely motivated Republican air arm over Aragon, the Jarama, and Madrid Fronts and later over Brunete, Belchite and the final campaign over the Ebro in mid to late 1938. The Republicans were equipped with Sovietbuilt Polikarpov, Nieuport, Hawker, and Dewoitine fighters and Potez and Tupolev bombers. The aircraft were often colorful and adorned with vivid markings, illustrated in this book with color artwork as well as contemporary photographs. Twenty Nationalist pilots gained five or more victories, with the German and Italian contingents also scoring high kill numbers. The highest scorer was Joaquin Garcia Morato with 40 victories, while the future German ace, Werner Mlders left Spain with 14. On the Republican side, Capts. Jose Bravo Fernandez and Miguel Zambudio Martinez are reported to have scored into double figures.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Air War Over Spain'? A: 'Air War Over Spain' covers the opposing air forces in the Spanish Civil War from 1936 to 1939, detailing the involvement of German, Italian, and Soviet air forces, along with technical and tactical developments during this conflict.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Rafael Permuy.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Air War Over Spain' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 96 pages.
- Q: Is this book illustrated? A: Yes, 'Air War Over Spain' is an illustrated edition, featuring color artwork and contemporary photographs.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition is listed as 'Very Good'.
- Q: When was 'Air War Over Spain' published? A: The book was published on April 2010.
- Q: What features does the book offer? A: 'Air War Over Spain' serves as a reference book, making it suitable for readers interested in aviation history.
- Q: What aircraft types are discussed in this book? A: The book discusses various aircraft types used by both Nationalist and Republican forces, including fighters and bombers such as Heinkel, Fiat, Polikarpov, and Tupolev.
- Q: Is this book suitable for aviation enthusiasts? A: Yes, this book is ideal for aviation enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in military aviation during the Spanish Civil War.