Author Topic: Messerschmitt bf109 at war (Read 1281 times)

pipz · « **on:** May 08, 2007, 01:15:02 PM »

Fellaz
Was lookin through some books and noticed this one "Messerschmitt bf109 at war" by Armand van ishoven.Was just wondering if this book was any good.I am lookin for a book about the development of the 109.This one sounds like it covers it from beginning to end.I figured you guys may know if this title is any good or can suggest a better one.

Pipz

LancerVT · « **Reply #1 on:** May 08, 2007, 08:01:50 PM »

Dunno about books... but there is a 109 website that goes into extensive detail about the history and development of the 109. I'm looking for the site now but I cant find it.

I personally would rather have a book. Actually having someting physical to read and look through without having to use my computer.

pipz · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2007, 05:09:40 AM »

I prefer books as well.I can just sit back relax and read away.Reading on the computer for a long time tends to hurt my eyes.

Pipz

DiabloTX · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2007, 05:58:45 AM »

Plus books come in real handy when you are on the john.

Krusty · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2007, 09:44:35 AM »

Books have more credibility. They have the publisher's reputation backign them up. Even some of the "more credible" web sources on the 109 are still suspect in some areas.

Bodhi · « **Reply #5 on:** May 09, 2007, 11:25:08 AM »

Pipz, I have "Messerschmitt BF-109 F,G,&K" by Jochen Prien & Peter Rodeike

It is an excellent book and their knowledge on the subject is paramount to none.

pipz · « **Reply #6 on:** May 09, 2007, 03:19:47 PM »

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Originally posted by DiabloTX
Plus books come in real handy when you are on the john.

LOL!! so true Diablo so true.

Hey Bodhi ill have a look for the book you mentioned.I ordered the one I started this thread about.It was inexspensive enough that I figured I couldnt lose Thanks for the Tip!

Thanks fellaz!
Pipz

Guppy35 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 09, 2007, 03:32:50 PM »

There are/were a series if "At War" books.

They are mainly photo books. All are good. I have the 109 at war. It's not a definitive history, but a good source of photos and some history.

I have:

Mustang at War
Spitfire at War I & II
Mosquito at War
Typhoon and Tempest at War
Thunderbolt at War

You name the WW2 bird and there is probably an "at War" for it.

BTW Pipz, I did come across an actual wartime photo of your squadron's Firefly

pipz · « **Reply #8 on:** May 09, 2007, 04:50:23 PM »

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!Thats great Corky!!!I gotta show the guyz this one:aok

Pipz

P.S.. I belive I am familier with the "at war" series you speak of.I think I have the 109 one around here somewhere..."looks under pile of underwear"This isnt one of them.It was published in 1977 and is a 160 page Hardback book.

Guppy35 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 09, 2007, 05:30:31 PM »

The author you mentioned is the same name as on the 109 at War I have.

Published 1977

megger31 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 09, 2007, 05:49:06 PM »

nice pic DAN

and yes still working on the spit Mk1

pipz · « **Reply #11 on:** May 09, 2007, 07:03:56 PM »

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Originally posted by Guppy35
The author you mentioned is the same name as on the 109 at War I have.

Published 1977

Uh Oh......they made it sound like it was more than a dam picture book!!!!Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr at least I payed next to nuthin for it The search continues.................... .......

A side note
I see Pipz modeling a Firefly in the near future:aok

Pipz

Guppy35 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 09, 2007, 07:15:05 PM »

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Originally posted by pipz
Uh Oh......they made it sound like it was more than a dam picture book!!!!Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr at least I payed next to nuthin for it The search continues.................... .......

A side note
I see Pipz modeling a Firefly in the near future:aok

Pipz

Don't misunderstand me Pipz. It's a good book to have. They're getting a bit harder to find too.

megger31 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 10, 2007, 05:17:05 PM »

Dan since when did pipz ever understand anything that was ever said to him ?

Gianlupo · « **Reply #14 on:** May 11, 2007, 04:58:08 AM »

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Originally posted by pipz
I prefer books as well.I can just sit back relax and read away.Reading on the computer for a long time tends to hurt my eyes.

Pipz

Agree with you. Anyway, if you want to look at a good site with a lot of info, check this out:

The 109 Lair