Osprey Duel 1 – P-51 Mustang vs Fw 190: Europe 1943–45

Author: Martin Bowman

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Series: Duel No. 1

Published: 2007

Format: Paperback

Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 978-1-84603-189-2

Subject: WWII Aviation / European Theater

Description

P-51 Mustang vs Fw 190: Europe 1943–45 examines one of the classic fighter confrontations of World War II—the American North American P-51 Mustang against Germany's Focke-Wulf Fw 190.

This is Duel No. 1, the book that launched Osprey's long-running Duel series. Author Martin Bowman examines the development, capabilities and combat records of the two aircraft as they fought for control of the skies over Europe.

Topics include:

• Design and development of both fighters

• Airframe and engine comparisons

• Armament and flying characteristics

• Technical specifications

• American and German pilot training

• Combat tactics and first-hand accounts

• Aircraft losses and statistical analysis

• Strengths and weaknesses of the competing designs

The 80-page book contains 40 black-and-white and 23 color illustrations, including specially commissioned cockpit artwork.

Great Reference for Model Builders

An excellent companion for anyone building a P-51 Mustang or Fw 190. The technical comparisons, photographs, artwork and combat accounts provide useful background for aircraft variants, markings, weathering and historically based displays.

Being Duel No. 1 also gives this volume some additional appeal to collectors of the Osprey Duel series.

Condition

Pre-owned – Very Good Condition

Based on your photograph, the cover appears clean with relatively light shelf and edge wear. No major cover damage is apparent.

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