9781902109336 - Kg 200: The Luftwaffe's Most Secret Unit von Thomas, Geoffrey J.; Ketley, Barry (5 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Hardcover. 4to. Hikoki Publications, Crowborough, East Sussex, UK. 2003. 192 pgs. Illustrated. First Edition/First Printing. DJ has light shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. Shrouded in secrecy and intrigue during its lifetime and myth and legend since its dissolution, the KG 200 still remains for many one of the most fascinating units of the Luftwaffe. Delivering spies while flying captured Allied aircraft, clandestine reconnaissance missions over land and sea, testing new weapons such as the 'Mistel' composite bomber and the piloted V-1, and extremely long-range liaison flights were just some of their tasks. But there was also a more sinister aspect to their operations: men from KG 200 played a significant part in the notorious action against the French Resistance on the Vercors plateau, others were involved in what were effectively suicide missions. P. W. Stahl was a KG 200 pilot and detachment commander and this book throws new light on all aspects of this unit, dispels a number of myths and shows that despite its 'special' status, KG 200 was just as much a prey to the Nazi hierarchy's power politics as every other branch of Wehrmacht, with results that were often tragic but frequently farcical. ; 8.75 X 1 X 11.5 inches; 192 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. private library liquidation. Book condition is as New. Book is blue cloth hard stamped gold lettering. Mylar is on cover. Dj is fine.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Fascinating story of the secretive German squadron of the Second World War Luftwaffe, that amongst other things flew captured Allied aircraft to test, drop spies and carry out reconnaissance as well as testing new aircraft designs and carrying our secret, often suicidal missions. Includes numerous b/w photographs. 192pp. DK is laminated by publisher.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. The dust jacket has just a hint of edge wear. Tips of the boards very lightly bumped. Shrouded in secrecy and intrigue during its lifetime and myth and legend since its dissolution, the KG 200 still remains for many one of the most fascinating units of the Luftwaffe. Delivering spies while flying captured Allied aircraft, clandestine reconnaissance missions over land and sea, testing new weapons such as the 'Mistel' composite bomber and the piloted V-1, and extremely long-range liaison flights were just some of their tasks. But there was also a more sinister aspect to their operations: men from KG 200 played a significant part in the notorious action against the French Resistance on the Vercors plateau, others were involved in what were effectively suicide missions. Geoff Thomas's deeply researched text throws new light on all aspects of this unit, dispels a number of myths and shows that despite its 'special' status, KG 200 was just as much a prey to the Nazi hierarchy's power politics as every other branch of Wehrmacht, with results that were often tragic but frequently farcical. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Book.