#1860114 in Books 2002-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.00 x .37 x 8.50l; #File Name: 1580070590105 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Technical History of the Stormbird!By Mike O'ConnorMESSERSCHMITT ME 262 STURMVOGEL is a revised; expanded version of Jenkins' earlier WARBIRD TECH volume of the same name; a title I haven't seen. This 2003 revision is impressive on its own merits; being a technical history of the Me 262's development along with the various production versions built or proposed. If you're into nuts-and-bolts; this is the book for you; 104 pages crammed full of stats; diagrams; three-views; exploded views; etc. and all for only $16.95!After tracing the development of the turbojet in his opening chapter; Jenkins describes initial Me 262 design development; the commitment to production; early contacts with Allied aircraft; various armament configurations; attempts to boost the Stormbird's speed; night-fighter variants; the Japanese Me 262 and so on. If you're looking for exciting 'yank-and-bank' combat accounts; you'll need to look elsewhere; Jenkins keeps his sights firmly on the technical aspects of this fabulous bird.Along with an eight-page color section; the STURMVOGEL book contains over 130 photos and illustrations including reproductions from various wartime Me 262 manuals.The only criticism I have of the book is NO index!That being said; this is a nifty; comprehensive; well-illustrated summary of the Me 262 aircraft. There are more exhaustive books - the four-volume Smith/Creek history comes to mind - but; for those of us who have to watch our pennies; Jenkins' book fits the bill nicely. Recommended.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Extensive UpdateBy A CustomerJenkins released the first version of this book about 6 years ago. This is a major update to that book. Although it is only 4 pages longer (and printed on MUCH better paper); it contains a lot more information and many more photos. In essence the original book has been condensed into the first 70 pages or so; resulting in about 30 pages of additional information. This is now a very detailed account of the Me 262 project. The only disappointment is that the color section (now 8 pages long) contains very few 194x images. Still; if you are interested int he Me 262; this is a good addition to your library.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great Bargain!By Aero NutThis book is definitely worth the price! There is a lot of good information pertaining to the aircraft's history and developement. Many; many BW photos. Not many color photos. Many 3-views. Overall; good bargian..........In my opinion.
