Spitfire vs Bf 109

About the Book

This book describes the key conflict of the Battle of Britain, the clash between the legendary Spitfire and the Bf 109, examining the key elements of both aircraft as well as the growing influence of radar and British coastal defenses. Cockpit view artwork drops the reader into the midst of real-life engagements and thrilling dogfights – from both British and German perspectives, providing a unique insight into one of the greatest duels ever in the world's first major aerial battle.

Table of contents

• Introduction
• Chronology
• Design & Development
• The strategic situation
• Technical Specifications
• The Combatants
• Combat
• Statistics & analysis
• Aftermath/Conclusion
• Bibliography

Product Details

• Format: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9781846031908