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- Aufklarer Volume 1: Luftwaffe Reconnaissance Aircraft and Units 1935-1941
This first volume covers the Luftwaffe aircraft and operations of the reconnaissance units from their origins in clandestine survey and photographic work over Poland and the United Kingdom in the late 1930s through to their first operational use during the Spanish Civil War.
Also included in the book will be an overview of the related Wekusta or weather reconnaissance units.
This two-part work will be welcomed by many modelers, aviation enthusiasts and historians who are fascinated by the aircraft, colors and markings, and operations of the Luftwaffe throughout the Second World War.
Pages: 96
Size: 9 X 12 (inches)
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: b/w and color photos
Publisher: Crecy Publishing
ISBN: 9781857802689
Product Code: CP374
Reviews
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Modeling Madness
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(Posted on 5/28/2007)"It is a volume that you really should have in your library, especially if you have the others in the series. A great read and one you can buy with confidence."
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Internet Modeler
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(Posted on 7/1/2007)"While the other branches of the Luftwaffe have received copious attention over the years, the Aufklarer units are seldom examined, making this an excellent reference."
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Air Classics
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(Posted on 10/31/2007)"The very well produced book has lots of rare black and white photos along with excellent color profiles."
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IPMS
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(Posted on 10/31/2007)"I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and recommend it to modelers looking for quality reference material documenting Aufklarung operations in WWII."
David Wadman
Dave Wadman was born in London, England in early 1944. He is a former member of the British Army who spent his early years growing up close to the RAF airfield at Hendon from which he developed an ongoing interest in British and German military aviation. Since immigrating to western Canada in 1980, he has authored and co-authored a number of publications on the German Air Force from the period 1935-1945.