This reprint of Me 262 Volume Three continues J. Richard Smith and Eddie J. Creek's detailed analysis of the world's first operational jet fighter and fighter-bomber. This book covers the night war waged by the Me 262 against the threat of the British Mosquito over Berlin in 1945: "I had caught a Mosquito illuminated in the searchlights at about 8;500 meters. However; because I had not managed to maneuver my Me 262 into the proper position; the rapid closing speed forced me to break off before I could finish my attack. With a top speed of 850 km/h; I was much faster than the Mosquito in front of me. I contacted the fighter controller by radio; asking him to keep the Mosquito illuminated. Then; I tried making a full turn to keep the enemy aircraft at the correct distance for a second attack." Also included is a day-by-day account of the Me 262's role in the daylight defense of the Third Reich. The authors have drawn extensively from the personal accounts of both German and Allied pilots as well as thousands of archive documents: "These guys came up so fast that we never knew what hit us. My aircraft was badly hit in the engine and port wing by cannon shells; and I was about to bail out when it seemed that the aircraft was still flyable. Lt. Florine's P-38 was not hit and he spent the next few minutes keeping the two jets off my back by diving into them each time they tried to close and finish me. Like my aircraft; his was unarmed. There is little doubt that he risked his own life to save mine." Following more than 30 years of research; Me 262 Volume Three forms part of the most comprehensive account of the Luftwaffe's revolutionary jet fighter ever published.
#2600919 in Books 2011-06-01 #File Name: 1891852787170 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well-researched; well-writtenBy Jerry MontgomeryThis is a well-researched; well-written narrative about a small battle in the opening days of the Civil War. Mr. Lowery uses official archives and private documents to bring to life the belligerents. The war in what will become West Virginia is little known and much more significant than most of us realize.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Carnifex FerryBy LostMarbleThis is a short account of a small but important battle in West Virginia in 1861 during the Civil War. West Virginia was still part of Virginia but the movement to separate it was gathering strength. This battle helped guard the approach to Wheeling where the convention to secede from Virginia was due to take place. The Confederacy won the battle but was left in a dangerous position and had to retreat; abandoning their campaign to reach the Ohio River. The Union troops were left in possession of the field and in control of the whole region.This is a kind of souvenir history with an emphasis on the West Virginia state park on the battle site. The writing is pretty straightforward and clear; though the battle narrative gets confusing sometimes; with references to left and right which do not specify what army is being referred to. Of course the battle itself must have been confusing. There are mini-biographies of a lot of the combatants which are interesting; and plenty of pictures. The circumstances leading up to the battle are very well explained. There is also an account of the preliminary conflict at Kesler's Cross Lanes on the day before the Carnifex Ferry encounter.Interestingly; two future U.S. presidents fought in this battle; both on the Union side: Rutherford B. Hayes and William McKinley. Also a future Supreme Court justice; Stanley Matthews.0 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Mr LowryBy John GaddWas the head researcher at the W.Va Archives. Most all of his books are written from the perspective of the Union army.
