Luftwaffe in Colour the victory 1939-1942 by Chrisophe Cony & Jean-Louis Roba

📦 Book Overview

The Luftwaffe in Colour: The Victory Years 1939–1942 by Christophe Cony & Jean-Louis Roba is one of the best modern photographic references on early WWII German aviation. It presents a rare and detailed look at the Luftwaffe during its peak years—from Poland through the early Eastern Front and North Africa campaigns.

• Format: Softcover / large format

• Length: ~160 pages

• Publisher: Casemate (2016)

• Content: Hundreds of rare color photographs

👉 What makes this book stand out is its focus on authentic color imagery, offering a much more realistic view than typical black-and-white WWII references.

📖 Content Highlights

• Campaign coverage:

  • Poland and France

  • Battle of Britain

  • Balkans and Mediterranean

  • Operation Barbarossa

• Aircraft types:

  • Bf 109, Ju 87, He 111, Ju 88, transport aircraft

• Daily life on airfields and behind the scenes

• Camouflage, markings, and equipment in real-world conditions

👉 The book reveals the Luftwaffe “at the very apex of its capabilities”

🧠 Why This Book Stands Out

• Extensive color photography collection—rare for WWII Luftwaffe subjects

• Strong modeling reference value (paint schemes, weathering, markings)

• Covers both aircraft and crew/ground operations

• Compiled from archival and personal collections, not just official imagery

💡 Especially useful for:

• Luftwaffe aircraft modelers

• WWII aviation enthusiasts

• Diorama builders looking for authentic detail