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Heinkel He 219 Units

by Martin Streetly

The Heinkel He 219 in development and combat

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The Heinkel He 219 in development and combat

Martin Streetly traces the Heinkel He 219 from its origins as a proposed reconnaissance aircraft to its use as a purpose-built Luftwaffe nightfighter. The account places the aircraft within the night defence of the Reich and examines how political manoeuvring affected its production and limited its use in strength to Nachtjagdgeschwader 1. First-hand accounts from Nachtjagdverband crews add perspectives on the aircraft’s performance in combat, while archival photographs and commissioned artwork document its design and technology. The book brings together aircraft development, operational history and the experiences of crews who flew the He 219.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in Luftwaffe aircraft and Second World War aviation
  • Those seeking an illustrated account combining aircraft development with operational history
  • Readers interested in night-fighter units and crew accounts

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Aircraft design and technologyLuftwaffe night-fighter operationsMilitary production and political manoeuvringCrew experience in combat

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Book overview

An illustrated study of the famous Heinkel He 219 - the Luftwaffe's only pupose-built nightfighter - and its role in the bitterly contested nocturnal defence of the Reich.

Originally conceived as a high-performance reconnaissance aircraft, the Heinkel He 219 went on to become the Luftwaffe's only purpose-built nightfighter. Despite its many sterling qualities (including ejector seats for its two crew members), the type's production was bedevilled by political manoeuvring and consequently it was only used in strength by one unit - the Luftwaffe's elite Nachtjagdgeschwader 1.

In this volume, respected historian Martin Streetly examines the development of the He 219, from its origins through to its implementation against the RAF's ever-more destructive night offensive. First-hand accounts from Nachtjagdverband crew shed light on the He 219's successes and failures in battle, while archive photos and newly commissioned artwork demonstrate the unique design and technology of this near-legendary aircraft.

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