{"product_id":"raf-fighters-vs-ju-87-stuka-in-the-west-1940-41-paperback","title":"RAF Fighters Vs Ju 87 Stuka: In the West 1940-41 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndy Saunders\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGareth Hector\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eJim Laurier\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn illustrated account of the clashes between RAF Fighter Command's Hurricane and Spitfire and the Luftwaffe's Ju 87 Stuka in the skies over France, the Channel and southern England.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe story of the Luftwaffe's Ju 87 Stuka and its use against British targets in 1940 has been clouded by the aircraft's - somewhat unfair - reputation as 'fighter fodder' for the RAF's Hurricanes, Spitfires and turret-armed Defiants. In actuality, it was a formidable weapon when employed properly and remained in operational use for the entirety of World War 2, achieving iconic status through its engagements at Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAviation expert Andy Saunders addresses the misconceptions surrounding the Ju 87 with this fresh appraisal of its famous actions in the skies over France, the Channel and southern England. Enhanced by first-hand accounts, rare photographs and newly commissioned artwork and diagrams, the story unfolds to reveal how the Stuka defended itself against on oncoming fighters and how, in turn, RAF pilots learned to shoot the aircraft down.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndy Saunders\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, editor and former museum curator specialising in military aviation and history. He is currently the editor of the magazine \u003ci\u003eIron\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eCross, \u003c\/i\u003e and author of more than 20 books on air warfare. His articles have appeared in \u003ci\u003eBritain at War\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Aeroplane Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAviation News, After the Battle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e History of War\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFlyPast\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe illustrators for this title are \u003cb\u003eGareth Hector\u003c\/b\u003e (cover and battlescene) and \u003cb\u003eJim Laurier\u003c\/b\u003e (three-views cockpits, armament views, Engaging the Enemy artwork).\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 9.73 x 7.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 26, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769387778336,"sku":"9781472862570","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/13872f5670dedfc9896b0373d88a7006.webp?v=1780346811","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/raf-fighters-vs-ju-87-stuka-in-the-west-1940-41-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}