Messerschmitt Bf 110 : The Luftwaffe's Fighter-Destroyer in World War II
by
Ron Mackay
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
Legends of Warfare: Aviation
ISBN-10
0764356720
ISBN-13
9780764356728
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Imprint
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of Manufacture
CN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 28th, 2019
Print length
112 Pages
Weight
770 grams
Dimensions
23.70 x 23.70 x 1.90 cms
Product Classification:
Second World WarMilitary aircraft
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The concept of a twin-engine fighter that could accompany bomber formations and effectively drive off defending fighters was the rationale behind the creation of the Messerschmitt Bf 110. Initial operations during 1939–40 seemed to justify its existence, but the generally weak level of aerial opposition bred a false sense of security among the aircrews that was thoroughly blunted during the Battle of Britain. Better fortune attended the Zerstörer's (Destroyer) operational career when utilized in two alternative ways. First, it proved a steady platform for ground-attack duties, given its heavy cannon and machine gun battery. Even more effective was the switch to a night fighter function, where it proved a deadly weapon along with its Ju 88 contemporary in Germany's Home Defense against the nocturnal operations launched by RAF Bomber Command. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.
The concept of a twin-engine fighter that could accompany bomber formations and effectively drive off defending fighters was the rationale behind the creation of the Messerschmitt Bf 110. Initial operations during 1939–40 seemed to justify its existence, but the generally weak level of aerial opposition bred a false sense of security among the aircrews that was thoroughly blunted during the Battle of Britain. Better fortune attended the Zerstörer''s (Destroyer) operational career when utilized in two alternative ways. First, it proved a steady platform for ground-attack duties, given its heavy cannon and machine gun battery. Even more effective was the switch to a night fighter function, where it proved a deadly weapon along with its Ju 88 contemporary in Germany''s Home Defense against the nocturnal operations launched by RAF Bomber Command. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.
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