Junkers Aircraft & Engines 1913 to 1945

Junkers Aircraft & Engines 1913 to 1945

Author: Anthony L. Kay

Publisher: Holding

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

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Examining in detail the output of one of Germany's most famous aircraft manufacturers, Junkers. With 3-view drawings, cut-aways, fine photographs and unsurpassed in-depth treatment of the design history of Junkers aircraft, this volume is the definitive history of a German engineering legend. Hugo Junkers was a leading pioneer of aviation, especially all-metal aircraft construction, and his name is associated with great aerodynamic and structural advances in engineering. His design and manufacturing bureau was responsible for some of the most distinctive and famous aircraft of the 20th century, including the terrifying Ju87 Stuka divebomber and the Ju88 bomber which battered London in the Blitz, but successful airliners and transports were also part of the Junkers roster over the course of its 30-year history.


Junkers Ju 88: The Twilight Years

Junkers Ju 88: The Twilight Years

Author: Chris Goss

Publisher: Pen and Sword

Published: 2017-02-28

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1473892384

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Designed as a fast bomber that could outrun the fighters of the era, the twin-engine Junkers Ju 88 became one of the most versatile aircraft of the Second World War. Such was the success of the design that its production lines operated constantly from 1936 to 1945, with more than 16,000 examples being built in dozens of variants more than any other twin-engine German aircraft of the period. From an early stage it was intended that it would be used as a conventional light bomber and as a dive-bomber. As such, it served in the invasion of Poland, the Norway campaign, the Blitzkrieg and the invasion of France and the Battle of Britain. This latest volume in Frontlines Air War Archive examines the Ju 88s use in the latter years of the Second World War. The types use as a torpedo bomber or reconnaissance aircraft, as well as its deployment in Russia, over the Bay of Biscay and in the Mediterranean theater are all explored. Even its use in the Mistel flying-bomb is covered.In this selection of unrivaled images collected over many years, the operations of this famous aircraft in its twilight years are portrayed and brought to life.


The Junkers Ju 52 Story

The Junkers Ju 52 Story

Author: Jan Forsgren

Publisher: Fonthill Media

Published: 2017-01-20

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13:

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The iconic and legendary Junkers Ju 52 first flew in 1930. Designed and built by the Junkers Aircraft Company of Dessau, Germany, the Ju 52 was originally intended as a single-engine cargo aircraft. An upgraded model, the Ju 52/3m, was powered by three engines and excelled as an eighteen-seat airliner. By the late 1930s, hundreds of the safe, reliable and much loved Ju 52/3ms were serving with airlines in more than twenty countries, including the pre-war British Airways. Also, it was used as a bomber by the Luftwaffe, particularly in the Spanish Civil War. During the Second World War, the Ju 52/3m was the mainstay of Luftwaffe transport squadrons. Affectionately known as 'Faithful Old Annie' and 'ron Annie', the Ju 52/3m was used during the invasions of Norway, the Low Countries, Crete and the resupply of Stalingrad and Rommels Africa Korps. In all, around 5,000 were built and after the war, production continued in France and Spain. Amazingly, captured Ju 52/3ms were rebuilt post-war and briefly operated as airliners on domestic routes in Great Britain.


Junkers Ju 52, Aircraft & Legend

Junkers Ju 52, Aircraft & Legend

Author: Heinz J. Nowarra

Publisher: Haynes Publications

Published: 1987-01-01

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 9780854295920

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The main aspect of this publication is the development and utilization of the Junkers Ju 52. Starting with the single engined Ju 52/1m, Nowarra links to the development of the three engine version and civil utilization first. Large parts of the book are dedicated to the military applications of the Ju 52, starting in the Spanish Civil War, leading to the travelling aircrafts of major Nazi leaders, and finally, the major missions of Ju 52s in WW II, like the Netherlands, Creta, Stalingrad, North Africa, Norway, etc. Also mentioned are the French built Ju 52, which were named AAC 1 Toucan, as well as the Spanish built Casa 352. Finally, Nowarra also mentioned the existing Ju 52 of today, like the Lufthansa D-AQUI or the Swiss Ju52 or JuAIR.


Junkers Ju 87

Junkers Ju 87

Author: Eddie J. Creek

Publisher:

Published: 2012-06-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781906537289

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This large format hardback is packed with information on the Ju87 Stuka. Highly illustrated, it represents a comprehensive, detailed reference work to be used by enthusiasts and modelers for one-stop ease of access to information to one of the most well-known aircrafts of World War II. Unquestionably, the Junkers Ju 87 was one of the most devastatingly effective and psychologically terrifying weapons of war ever produced. The howl of its sirens during a dive-bombing attack struck fear into those on the ground. Spearheading the German advances in Poland, Norway, the Low Countries, the Mediterranean, and Russia between 1939 and 1943, the Luftwaffe's Ju 87 Stuka became synonymous with the art of Blitzkrieg warfare. Next to the fighter aces, it was perhaps the Stuka crews who were held in the highest esteem by both German commanders and the German people and their accomplishments became legendary. This will be the book sought after by aviation enthusiasts and modelers.