More Luftwaffe Fighter Aces Profile

Like its predecessor published in the 1990s, this book is a must-have for all Luftwaffe enthusiasts and modellers. The subject of Luftwaffe camouflage continues to fascinate as witness this second collection of Luftwaffe fighter color profiles by Claes Sundin and Christer Bergstrom. This latest volume depicts 124 single-engine Luftwaffe fighters - Bf 109s, FW 190s, He 162s, and Me 262s (there is even a Macchi 205 flown by JG 77!) - in full color along with accompanying stories on the aircraft's pilot and, in most cases, a b&w WW2 photo of the aircraft. Emphasis is given to early war aircraft (1939-1942) and rightly so since Luftwaffe camouflage and colors blossomed in that period. (Later war aircraft tended to be drab with few unit markings). This book is a feast for the eyes and great reading as well. Along with recreating several well-known schemes, they have unearthed new and interesting markings. The pilots covered range from well-known Experten like Gunther Rall to less well-known aces. Lastly, since the profiles are chronologically arranged, one can also see the fascinating progression of Luftwaffe schemes from first to last. All in all, a great piece of work! Great resource for modelers. Highly recommended.