Author Topic: Building Reference Library (Read 719 times)

Simaril · « **on:** July 09, 2004, 11:06:59 PM »

OK, I'm interested in recommendations for technical references on WW2 aircraft and weapons systems. Already have some fair markings and operational history sources, but as I've dug in to the AH world I've realized I'm short on the aircraft engineering and performance stuff.

So, any thoughts about favorite books with climb rates, speed v altitude, weapons ballistics, roll rates and so forth? Or period tactical manuals, etc?

United · « **Reply #1 on:** July 09, 2004, 11:13:31 PM »

Ive got a great book of fighters that contains a lot of technical data about every fighter airplane ever flown, combat or not. Im not sure what its called but ill post it here when I find it.

:edit: found it, heres a link for it, http://www.chrysalisbooks.co.uk/books/book/1840652691 It says it is out of print, but ill look at more links to see if I can find it for you.

Here it is, you can buy it from here http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0831739398/qid=1089433035/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/103-4658197-7372645?v=glance&s=books#product-details

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2004, 12:58:50 AM »

For US fighters of WW2, bar none the best book for the money is Americas hundred thousand, by Francis Dean.

Corsair The F4U in World War II and Korea Barret Tillman
is a good one on the corsair.

I have my 330 books in a XLS file if you want titles and authers, email me if you want to take a look.

Lockheed P-38 Lightning by Warren M Bodie is THE best book on the P-38.

email me at gtora2@gmail.com if you want the file.

Blooz · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2004, 06:35:36 AM »

Janes makes one that is exclusively WW2 aircraft.

I don't know how detailed it is though.

Wilbus · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2004, 09:45:26 AM »

Janes SUCK big time as for info on WW2 planes, they often make misstakes. They often make misstakes on modern day things aswell but not as much.

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2004, 08:15:52 PM »

the Janes WW2 book I have is terrible, it uses data from like 44, so much of it is wrong cause the info was still classified.

Crumpp · « **Reply #6 on:** July 10, 2004, 08:53:05 PM »

http://www.aeroplanebooks.com/

http://www.luftfahrt-archiv-hafner.de/

http://www.schifferbooks.com/

Here are a few really good sources to find out information on A/C.

The Lufthart Archive has the original Luftwaffe manuals for sale. Be warned though they are in German and the language in them is very technical. They can be tough to translate correctly.

Crumpp

Simaril · « **Reply #7 on:** July 10, 2004, 09:16:21 PM »

I read description of America's Hundred Thousand , and it sounds just like what I'm looking for -- info on variants, technical stuff like climb and roll rates, etc. Are there similar all in one books for other nations' aircraft?

I've ordered from aeroplane Books in VA before, good source for out of print stuff too. I'm familiar with Schiffer books mainly from the operational unit histories I've seen, not quite what I'm after. My german stops about with "Ja," "nein", and "gut."

If there are secific titles -- like that america's hundred thousand, great recommendation -- that you guys have found useful I'd love to hear of them.

thanks again for the help!

Crumpp · « **Reply #8 on:** July 10, 2004, 09:40:07 PM »

It's been my experience with technical publications that the more specific they are the better. A "General" reference covering a variety of A/C is rarely going to be as good as one covering ONE A/C.

Which A/C are you interested in?

Crumpp

Simaril · « **Reply #9 on:** July 10, 2004, 10:37:07 PM »

Well, I can hope. The America's Hundred Thousand does do a wide range with only one purchase necessary.....but its an unusal book.

I guess I'd liek to start with Fw190 and variants

Karnak · « **Reply #10 on:** July 10, 2004, 11:04:22 PM »

America's Hundred Thousand is a great addition to your library. It is better than the aircraft specific books I have seen for US aircraft.

Get it.

Crumpp · « **Reply #11 on:** July 10, 2004, 11:06:07 PM »

http://www.schifferbooks.com/newschiffer/book_template.php?isbn=076431940X

http://www.schifferbooks.com/newschiffer/book_template.php?isbn=0764318764

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0750925485/wwwlink-software-21/026-9575637-5071661

http://www.aeroplanebooks.com/seriesCombatLegend.htm

http://www.aeroplanebooks.com/seriesSchi_Luft.htm

These are all technical pubs on the 190 series.

Unfortunately the "190 bible" is out of print and only comes in German.

Title: FOCKE WULF JAGDFLUGZEUG FW190A FW190 "DORA" TA152H
Writer: RODEIKE, PETER
Publisher: STRUVE-DRUCK
ISBN: 3-923 457-44-8
Language: German
Reading Status:
Rating: (Important Publication)
Description: This book focusses on the technical development and operations of the Fw190A, D and the Ta152H fighter aircraft. It contains a lot of photos of operational and development aircraft and gives details of represented aircraft and the operational careers.
Comments: This is a highly detailed publication covering every technical aspect of the aircraft concerned by presenting photos and drawings. The captions are very informative and detailed. Emphasis lies on the aircraft and not on the overall history.

For some good info on FW 190 operations get the Osprey book series "FW-190 Aces of the Western Front" and "Eastern Front".

Hope this gets you pointed in the right direction.

Crumpp

Crumpp · « **Reply #12 on:** July 10, 2004, 11:09:48 PM »

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1853104132/ref=pd_sxp_elt_l1/026-9575637-5071661

Had to add this one. It is a great General Technical Reference on the Luftwaffe.

Crumpp

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 10, 2004, 11:37:32 PM »

Karnak is right
Americas hundred thoasand is better then most books on one model of the US fighters.

There are a few exceptions, like the books on the p-38 and p-47 by Bodie.

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 10, 2004, 11:46:38 PM »

Crump
I just picked wings of the luftwaffe up and was not all that impressed, interesting read, but he seemed to lump the performance of all 109s together, basing it on the G6.