num_pages: 32
description:  Includes free decals and masking foil Packed with color artwork profilesIllustrated color reference guide to the terrifying Battle of Britain. Features 47 color profiles and 2 views of aircraft that saw service in the battle  in particular Messerschmitts Heinkel and Junkers aircraft. Includes masking foil and decals.A crucial turning point of WWII the German airforces 1940 campaign against Britain was the first campaign to have been entirely carried out by aircraft. It pitched the German Messerschmitt Bf 109E and the Bf 110C against the British Hurricane Mk 1 and the Spitfire Mk 1. The Bf 109E and the Spitfire were particularly well-matched in speed and agility.There were four phases to the battle starting with the conflicts over the Channel from 10 July through to the attacks on coastal airfields inland airfields and British towns and cities. These required the usage of a variety of aircraft such as the German bombers the Heinkel He 111 the Dornier Do 17 and the Junkers Ju 88.About the SeriesThis is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modelers and filled with color artwork profiles each volume details the camouflage markings insignia modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals photo-etched brass and masking foil.
language: English
title: Battle Of Britain Part I
publisher: Kagero