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Focusing on the Horten brothers' innovative all-wing aircraft designs, this narrative chronicles their remarkable journey from obscurity to prominence during the tumultuous years of 1933 to 1945. Through extensive interviews and previously unpublished photographs, the book reveals their struggles in Nazi Germany and their eventual recognition by Hermann Göring for the development of the Amerika bomber. The story highlights their perseverance and ingenuity, showcasing how their once-ridiculed ideas became a pivotal part of wartime aviation history.

Focusing on the Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a, this second volume delves into the history of Germany's iconic World War II jet fighter. It provides detailed insights into the standard fighter variant, setting the stage for future volumes that will explore other production types and unique design variations. The series aims to comprehensively document the development and impact of this legendary aircraft.

Focusing on the Horten brothers, this biography delves into the intricate details of the design, construction, and flight testing of the Horten Ho 9 fighter/interceptor and its production prototype, the Horten Ho 229V3. David Myhra provides a comprehensive examination of the innovative aircraft, highlighting the technical challenges and historical significance of these all-wing prototypes in aviation history.

Rare history of the the secretive and seldom photographed Me 209 V1, V2, V3, and V4 prototypes. schovat popis

Featuring the Arado Ar 232, a groundbreaking combat area transport from the Luftwaffe, this book showcases its technological advancements and innovations first introduced in 1941. David Myhra enriches the narrative with 200 black and white photographs and line drawings, complemented by color images of a model crafted by Gunter Sengfelder. The visual elements are enhanced by Mario Merino's digital artwork, providing a vivid portrayal of this significant World War II aircraft.

Focusing on an innovative military engineering project, the narrative explores the Focke-Wulf Flugzeugbau's 1944 design for the Triebflügeljäger, a vertical takeoff and landing interceptor. Unlike traditional fighters, this aircraft was designed to ambush Allied bombers from concealed positions in forests or urban areas, then return to hiding after its mission. Its unique capability of operating without a runway marked it as a significant advancement in point-defense systems for the Luftwaffe, showcasing the era's experimental aviation technology.

The pilot-operated Bachem Ba 349 "Natter" ("Adder") was one of several unexpected new weapons Germany was seeking to perfect for a more effective defense against Allied heavy bombers. The idea of the ground-to-air missile to slow down, if not stop, attacking aircraft was one of the greatest developments to come out of World War II, and Germany led the field. David Myhra has taken 240 photographs and illustrations from his collection and presents the world's first defense interceptor missile - the manned Ba 349 "Natter."

Detailed history of Kurt Tanks legendary twin Jumo 213A piston engine powered Ta 154 night fighter the German Moskito.

Three Horten Ho 9s were constructed prior to wars end: the V1 sailplane, the twin 004B powered prototype V2, and the serial production prototype V3 by Gotha-Friedrichsroda. Myhra has taken 150 photos of these Ho 9 versions from his collection, along with several dozen digital images, and has put together a unique Ho 9 photo collection.

A detailed look at the aircraft proposed by Gotha to replace the Horten Ho 229, which had already been selected for series production by the RLM. Includes a comparison of the two aircraft, as well as firsthand interviews with those involved in the program.