{"product_id":"junkers-ju-188-units-of-world-war-2-paperback","title":"Junkers Ju 188 Units of World War 2 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Forsyth\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGareth Hector\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eJanusz Swiatlon\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Junkers Ju 188 was the epitome of mid-war German twin-engined aircraft design, representing the enhancement of an earlier type and incorporating increased performance and technological sophistication. As part of the 1939 \"Bomber B\" program, it was intended as a replacement for the Ju 88 and He 111 medium bombers, taking advantage of uprated Jumo and BMW engines and incorporating a radically redesigned cockpit area with all-round visibility for high-speed bombing, torpedo-bomber carrying, FuG 200 radar, and camera-equipped reconnaissance operations. What emerged, from the autumn of 1943, was a sophisticated bomber and reconnaissance aircraft -- and intended night fighter. After operational trials, the Ju 188 equipped three bomber \u003ci\u003eGeschwader\u003c\/i\u003e and several long-range reconnaissance \u003ci\u003eStaffeln\u003c\/i\u003e in the East and Italy, conducting operations over Britain and the Western Front as well as Russia and the Mediterranean. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis comprehensive title charts the design, development, and deployment of an advanced aircraft which was ultimately overshadowed by improvements to the airplane it was designed to replace. Supported by specially commissioned illustrations and contemporary photography, this is the essential guide to the Junkers Ju 188.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Forsyth\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, editor, and publisher, specializing in military aviation and history. He is the author of over 25 titles for Osprey Publishing, on the aircraft, units, and operations of the Luftwaffe. He has written articles for \u003ci\u003eThe Aviation Historian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAerojournal, Aeroplane Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAviation News, Combat Aircraft, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFlyPast \u003c\/i\u003eand he is a member of the Editorial Board of \u003ci\u003eThe Aviation Historian\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe illustrators for this volume are \u003cb\u003eGareth Hector \u003c\/b\u003e(cover) and \u003cb\u003eJim Laurier\u003c\/b\u003e (profiles).\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.6 x 7.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 21, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52158881857767,"sku":"9781472836380","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/8329\/8279\/files\/c55e54285e5754bc04dbfa611028beec.webp?v=1780529410","url":"https:\/\/skinnonsmooth.myshopify.com\/products\/junkers-ju-188-units-of-world-war-2-paperback","provider":"SkinnOnSmooth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}