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Jet Planes of the Third Reich: The Secret Projects, Vol. 1

Jet Planes of the Third Reich: The Secret Projects, Vol. 1
By Manfred Griehl

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This book is the first of two volumes covering the fascinating German jet and rocket powered aircraft projects that were designed, developed, but not flown before the end of WW II. It is a look into the future, since many of the projects were adopted and adapted to the postwar needs of the victorious Allies. This volume covers German day fighters and interceptors plus multi-engined heavy day fighters known to the Germans as Zerstorers. This book also explores the background and conditions that facilitated the creation of so many diverse designs.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #353334 in Books
  • Published on: 1998
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 200 pages

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Numerous jet and rocket-powered aircraft projects were designed in Germany during World War Two that failed to fly before the end of the conflict. This volume details the day fighters and interceptors, plus multi-engined Zerstorers. The book has a lively design and makes good use of artwork. -- Fly Past,UK, December 1999

About the Author
Manfred Griehl, who has been actively involved in the study of German aviation topics since 1965, is the author of over 150 articles, aircraft monographs, and specialized books dedicated to the history of German aviation during the period of the Third Reich. Born in Mainz, Germany in 1952, the author is a NCO in a reserve unit of the postwar Luftwaffe. He studied law at Johannes Gutenberg University and is currently a member of the Mainz Industrial Labor Court.

Customer Reviews

Excellent reference book5
If you like the WWII aviation history, this book is a good example of the efforts of the Luftwaffe in order to change the Fate of the Reich. It's a comprensive study of the R&D planes of that period. I'm waiting for the second volume...

excellent resource4
This book has some very in depth information on the secret projects of the experimental luftwaffe. The drawings, three views, photos, etc. are excellent for aircraft modelers.

All in all, it is an excellent book that I would recomend.