Overview
The air campaigns fought during the Spanish Civil War prompted important technical and tactical developments for all parties - from the actual deployment of air power through to communications. The small and largely obsolescent Spanish Air Force of 1936 grew into an effective fighting arm which by 1937 had become a significant force, thanks, in part, to German and Italian support. The Nationalists fielded Heinkel, Fiat and Messerschmitt fighters and Heinkel, Caproni, Savoia-Marchetti, Junkers and Dornier bombers. These forces entered into a grinding battle of attrition over the less-organised but fiercely motivated Republican air arm over Aragon, the Jarama, and Madrid Fronts and later over Brunete, Belchite, and the final campaign over the Ebro late in 1938. The Republicans were equipped with Soviet-built Polikarpov, Nieuport, Hawker and Dewoitine fighters and Potez and Tupolev bombers. These aircraft were often colourful and adorned with vivid markings, and these are beautifully illustrated in this book. Overall, twenty Nationalist pilots gained five or more victories, with the German and Italian contingents also scoring high kill numbers. The highest scorer was Joaquin Garcia Morato with 40 victories, while the future German ace, Werner Molders left Spain with 14. On the Republican side, Captains Jose Bravo Fernandez and Miguel Zambudio Martinez - to name but two - are reported to have scored into double figures. This brilliant new volume provides a complete analysis of every aspect of the air campaigns fought during the Spanish Civil War. Packed with little-known facts, rare photographs and a variety of colour artworks, this book belongs on the shelf of every serious aviation enthusiast!
Full Product Details
Author: Rafael Permuy
Publisher: Crecy Publishing
Imprint: Classic Publications
Dimensions:
Width: 21.50cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 30.30cm
Weight: 0.454kg
ISBN: 9781906537104
ISBN 10: 1906537100
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 18 February 2010
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Rafael A. Permuy Lopez was born in Ferrol in 1949. He has served as a Major in the Reserve Artillery of the Spanish Army and has a masters degree in social communication from the Universidad Complutense in Madrid. He has worked as an editor and writer for different media in Galicia as well as for military magazines throughout Spain. He has written many articles and books on military subjects and history.
