MILITARY AIRCRAFT IN DETAIL: Henschel Hs 129

One lesson learned by the Germans from their involvement in the Spanish Civil War was the potential which aircraft had in a ground-attack role to disrupt and destroy troops and armour on the ground. This led German planners to seek to develop aircraft which were dedicated to this role. The Henschel Hs 129 twin-engined ground-attack aircraft, often betterknown by its nickname ‘Panzerknacker’ (tank cracker), was the result. This is a comprehensive guide to the Hs 129 dealing with its development and operational career. This second title in our new ‘Military Aircraft in Detail’ series includes many photographs of the type in service and specially commissioned line drawings and colour artworks designed to illustrate all the variants, including those which never progressed beyond the drawing board. Much attention is paid to the camouflage schemes, essential information for those thinking of making models of the aircraft. Many of the illustrations are previously unpublished, thus making the book an essential addition to the limited range of publications available on this important aircraft type.

Author: Denes Bernad
Format: PB 96 pages
Publisher: Midland Publishing
Pub date: Sept 2006
ISBN 10: 1857802381
ISBN 13: 9781857802382

List Price: £16.99