Ebook: The Luftwaffe Fighter Force: the View From the Cockpit

The Luftwaffe was the official Nazi air force during World War II and The Luftwaffe Fighter Force features thirty-four accounts of its missions given by pilots and members of its flight crews. Stories included give a rarely heard perspective on the war and Luftwaffe members are frank in revealing the difficulties they encountered and what they believe led to their downfall. The Luftwaffe pilot and crew members featured in this unusual collection divulge what was once highly-confidential information, including fighter tactics, aircraft technology and operations, how they received their commands.;Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Illustrations, Maps and Diagrams; Introduction by David C. Isby; Biographies; Glossary; Part 1 â#x80;#x93; The Fighter Force; 1 History and Developments of GAF Fighter Commands by Galland and Milch; 2 The Organization and Function of Fighter Units by Galland; 3 A History of the Twin-Engine Fighter Force by Galland, Kowalewski, Nolle and Eschenauer; 4 German Fighter Pilots: Equipment and Service by Galland; 5 Mobility of Fighter Units by Galland and BÃÞr; Part 2 â#x80;#x93; The Offensive War; 6 Escort Tactics by Galland.