Description
Mistel unit missions were shrouded in secrecy by virtue of the fact that a main operator of the type was Kampfgeschwader 200 - a unit known for its more covert activities. When used correctly, the Mistel achieved devastating results.
About the Author
Robert Forsyth has studied the history and operations of the Luftwaffe for many years. He is the author of JV 44 - The Galland Circus (1996), Battle over Bavaria - The B-26 versus the German Jets (1998), Mistel - German Composite Aircraft and Operations 1942-1945 (2001), Messerschmitt Me 264 Amerikabomber (2006 - with Eddie J Creek) and He 162 Volksjager (2008 - with Eddie J Creek). For Osprey Publishing, he has written Jagdverband 44 and Jagdgeschwader 7 (Elite Units); Fw 190 vs B-17 (Duel); Aces of the Legion Condor and Luftwaffe Viermot Aces (Aces); and Me 262 Bomber and Reconnaissance Units (Combat Aircraft). Based in East Sussex, he runs an aviation and military publishing business. Jim Laurier is a native of New England, growing up in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He has been drawing since he could hold a pencil and has worked in many mediums, creating artwork on a variety of subjects. He has worked on the Osprey Aviation list since 2000, and in that time he has produced some of the finest artwork seen in these volumes.
Book Information
ISBN 9781472808462
Author Robert Forsyth
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 306g
Dimensions(mm) 248mm * 184mm * 7mm