A softback book series examining aircraft and pilots of the Axis powers has been launched by UK-based Chandos Publications. CHRIS CLIFFORD reports.
Germany’s World War Two Luftwaffe is one of the most heavily researched subjects for modellers. At this stage of the game, it’s not easy for publishers to offer anything new… but Chandos Publications is making a creditable attempt with its fresh reference series Axis Wings. Other works – such as the current Luftwaffe im Focus from Luftfahrtverlag START and Classic Publications’ previous Jagdwaffe collection – sit firmly with German materiel. However, Chandos’ new venture will also explore co-belligerent equipment and not just from 1939-45; earlier aviation is covered too.
At 184 pages, this thumping, beautifully produced debut volume certainly justifies the £40 price tag, but with around two instalments per year expected, it shouldn’t be too much of a drain on the wallet. Twelve proper chapters fill this edition, along with the closing sections dubbed Photo Album, and Luftwaffe Library and Bulletin Board. These offer varied photos with captions and news of a different publisher’s forthcoming book on a Luftwaffe theme, respectively.
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