by Andrew Arthy | Jun 10, 2022 | 106.IAD, 4.(F)/14, 441.IAP, Eastern Front, Fernaufklärungsgruppe 2, Frontline, Hurricane, Ju 188, Luftwaffe, Luftwaffe Units, Pilots, Research, VVS, Yak-7
The Junkers 188 was a very capable reconnaissance aircraft, and it was vital to the Wehrmacht on the Eastern Front in the final years of the Second World War. Ju 188 crews ranged far and wide over Soviet territory, providing vital intelligence on enemy troop and...
by Morten Jessen | Dec 24, 2020 | Hurricane, Mediterranean, North Africa, P-40, P-51 Mustang, RAAF
Merry Christmas to all our readers and followers. Air War Publications has a Christmas present for you – a new book announcement! For several years we have been supporting the work of Australian historian Doug Norrie on the Royal Australian Air Force’s No....
by Morten Jessen | Sep 28, 2018 | A Little Bit of Everything, B-17 Flying Fortress, Bf 109, Hurricane, Lancaster, Lysander, P-51 Mustang, RAF, Spitfire, Yak-3
The Royal Air Force, or RAF, was formed towards the end of the First World War. It officially came into being on 1 April 1918 and is the oldest, independent air force in the world. This past weekend, Morten attended the Battle of Britain Airshow which was part of the...
by Morten Jessen | Sep 22, 2015 | A Little Bit of Everything, B-17 Flying Fortress, Blenheim, Hurricane, Spitfire
Last Saturday was the final event on the Battle of Britain tour – the 75 year anniversary airshow at Duxford. With a line-up of eighteen Spitfires, four Hurricane, a B-17, a Blenheim and much more, the expectations were high. Fingers were crossed the entire week for...
by Morten Jessen | Sep 17, 2015 | A Little Bit of Everything, Bf 109, Hurricane, Luftwaffe, RAF, Spitfire
Morten is spending this week on tour with a group of Swedes in London, southern England and northern France, visiting many of the important sites relating to the Battle of Britain. Monday started with a visit to Bentley Priory, located in Stanmore on the northern edge...