Arrival of Eagles: Luftwaffe Landings in Britain 1939–1945

Arrival of Eagles: Luftwaffe Landings in Britain 1939–1945

A fascinating look at German planes that wound up in British territory during World War II, with photos.
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During the Second World War, a great many Luftwaffe aircraft arrived in the United Kingdom or its coastal waters, but, as with the famous flight of Rudolf Hess, not all of them through â€œconventionalâ€ combat circumstances. Some got lost; others were brought by defectors; some were lured through electronic countermeasures by the RAF; and others were brought down in unusual circumstances. However they arrived, all manner of types appearedâ€”HeÂ 111, GoÂ 145, MeÂ 110, JuÂ 88, MeÂ 109 F and G, FwÂ 190, DoÂ 217â€”and all were of great interest to the RAF.
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In some cases, aircraft were repaired and test flown, betraying vital and invaluable information. In Arrival of Eagles, an author of numerous books on military aviation examines a selection of such intriguing cases and draws upon his own research, interviews, official reports, and eyewitness accounts to bring alive these truly unusual accounts, all richly illustrated with photographs.
Country USA
Manufacturer Grub Street Publishing
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2018-07-01
Format Kindle eBook

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