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The World War 2 Junkers Ju 87 Stuka Dive Bomber assault airplane with a crew
of two had a maximum speed of 255 mph, a Max range of 954 miles, and a Service
Ceiling of 23,900 feet. Germany started the initial production of the
Junkers Ju87 in 1937 with a length of 37.7 feet, a Wingspan of 45.3 feet, a
height of 12.8 ft. an Empty Airplane Weight of 8,600 lbs and a Maximum Takeoff
Weight of 14,550 lbs. The Stuka Dive bomber had three hardpoints, two
7.92mm machine guns and two 7.92mm machine guns and carried up to 3,970 of bombs
or two 37mm underwing anti-tank cannons and other munitions. The
Stuka's engine was a Rolls-Royce Kestrel V inline engine producing 640 hp. in the
Ju-87A and a Jumo 211J producing 1410 hp in the Ju-87D. The Ju87 was
produced from the "A" model to the Ju 87 "R" Long Range Anti-Shipping model a
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The Junkers Ju 87 Stuka" 68"0011596border="1" hspace="10" vspace="4"> |
0011596 The Junkers Ju 87 Stuka A Complete History Smith. The slow and relatively lightly armed Ju 87 Stuka dive-bomber spearheaded the Nazi Blitzkrieg assaults and served as a frontline aircraft through the end of World War II. This heavily illustrated book, which examines the Stuka in all of its variants in detail, includes color profiles, comprehensive appendices, equipment and instrument layouts, and more. 256 pages, 250 B&W and color photographs and illustrations, 7½"x 9¾", hardcover. #0011596 |
Junkers Ju 87 "Stuka": Part 2" 65"0030337border="1" hspace="10" vspace="4"> |
0030337 Junkers Ju 87 "Stuka": Part 2 The D Variant Griehl. Featuring an aerodynamically refined cockpit with greater visibility and space, better armor protection, and a larger bomb load, the D variant "Stuka" was a stronger, deadlier version of the Luftwaffe's famous World War II dive-bomber. Filled with dozens of expertly captioned archival photographs of the Ju 87D's development and service history, this volume is a must-have for any WWII aviation fan! 64 pages, B&W photographs and color profiles, 8"x 11½", softcover. Don't miss Part 1 on the early variants, item #30336. #0030337 |
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0030336 Junkers Ju 87 "Stuka": Part 1 The Early Variants Griehl. Instantly recognizable with its inverted gull wings and wailing siren, the Luftwaffe's Ju 87 Stuka dive bombers became an icon of Germany's new "Blitzkrieg" tactics after the 1939 invasion of Poland. Filled with dozens of expertly captioned photographs and color profiles of those early Stukas, this volume presents their full development and service history. 48 pages, 8"x 11½", softcover. Don't miss Part 2 on the later variants, item #30337. #0030336 |
Ju 87 Stukageschwader of the Russian Front" 63"0015477border="1" hspace="10" vspace="4"> |
0015477 Ju 87 Stukageschwader of the Russian Front Combat Aircraft Vol. 74 Weal. This heavily illustrated book examines the fortunes of the legendary Luftwaffe dive-bomber over the Eastern Front. You'll learn of the Ju 87's spectacular successes destroying infantry, artillery and armor as well as numerous Baltic fleet ships; the bombing of the Arctic port of Murmansk and the disruption of rail traffic in the Russian hinterland; and the Stuka's final role operating under cover of darkness. 96 pages, 100 B&W photographs and 32 color profiles, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover. #0015477 2 |
0001898 Stuka-Pilot Hans Ulrich Rudel Hardbound Book 0001898 Gunther Just. This is the amazing story of one of the most successful combat pilots ever. Hans Ulrich Rudel, known as the "Eagle of the Eastern Front," destroyed approximately 1,500 enemy vehicles in WWII including aircraft, tanks, artillery... even ships. And all of it done in an aircraft that many considered obsolete by the mid-stages of the war. This heavily illustrated biography includes documents and commentaries that present the complete picture of this heroic pilot. 280 pages, 600+ B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover. 0001898 |
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0011269 Ju 87 Stuka Volume 1 Softbound Book 0011269 Luftwaffe Ju 87 Dive-Bomber Units, 1939-1941 Smith. This book covers the pre-war development of the Stuka concept in Germany and early dive-bomber prototypes; the Stuka's initial deployment in the Nazi Condor Legion sent to assist Franco's forces in the Spanish Civil War; the aircraft's central role in the Blitzkrieg war; and its participation in the Channel Battles, the Battle of Britain and the opening phases of the war against Russia. 96 pages, 200 B&W photographs, color artwork, 9"x 12", softcover. See also Volume 2, item #11270. 0011269 2 |
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0011270 Ju 87 Stuka Volume 2 Softbound Book 0011270 Luftwaffe Ju 87 Dive-Bomber Units, 1942-1945 Smith. This second and concluding volume in this series (see also Volume 1, item #11269) examines the role of the Stuka during the years of retreat, when the Stuka began to incur heavy losses. Coverage includes the attacks against the Malta convoys; the retreat in North Africa; the war over the Arctic; the Russian campaign, including the battle for Stalingrad; and the collapse of the Eastern front. 96 pages, 200 B&W photographs, color artwork, 9"x 12", softcover. 0011270 2 |
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0019121 Ju 87 Stuka
Combat Legend Jackson. Known for its piercing siren wail
while dive bombing, the Stuka caused terror in early WWII until Spitfires
and Hurricanes made it obsolete by the Battle of Britain. This book includes
the Stuka's chronology, prototypes, operational history, variants,
specifications, weapons, production figures, model kit information and more,
with color illustrations show the markings used in various theaters. 96
pages, 80 B&W and 4 color photographs, 20 color profiles, 7½"x 9¾",
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Hitler's Stuka Squadrons0015193337"> |
0015193 Hitler's Stuka Squadrons Softbound Book 0015193 Ward. In separating fact from fiction regarding the Ju 87's service and achievements, this book presents its crews, missions flown and more. You'll see how, with its extreme accuracy, the Stuka wreaked havoc in Poland and France against ground targets in 1939-40, was outclassed in the Battle of Britain by RAF fighters, and regained its reputation for tank busting on the Russian front. 224 pages, 135 B&W and 15 color photographs, 7¾"x 10", softcover. 0015193
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0003841 Junkers Ju 87A
Luftwaffe Profile Vol. 5 Dressel & Griehl. Covers the design,
production and service of the Junkers Ju 87A dive bomber. 48 pgs., with
dozens of photos, detailed line drawings and a color foldout insert. 8½"x
11", sfbd. |
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Dive-Bomber & Ground-Attack Units of the Luftwaffe, Volume 1" 62"0049179border="1" hspace="10" vspace="4"> |
0049179 Dive-Bomber & Ground-Attack Units of the Luftwaffe, Volume 1 1933-1945 de Zeng & Stankey. Filled with hundreds of rare archival photographs, this thorough reference examines all 16 Stuka Geschwader dive-bomber units and the first two ground-attack units to see action in the early phases of World War II. You'll learn of key operations and their locations, aircraft types used by each unit, commanders, and much more. 208 pages, 400 B&W and color photographs and illustrations, 9"x 12", hardcover. Don't miss the second volume in this series, item #49180. #0049179 |
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0019192 The Luftwaffe and the War at Sea 1939-1945 As Seen by Officers of the Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe. Isby, ed. This book provides an unrivaled look at the struggle for control of the sea in the European theater from the point of view of the German officers - Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe - who fought it. You'll fly with Ju 87 Stuka dive-bombers in the invasion of Norway, patrol with Fw 200 Kondors in the U-boat campaign against the Allies' Atlantic lifelines, and feel the divisions and tensions within the German command system as the war progresses. 256 pages, 16 pages of photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover. #0019192 3 |
Wings of the Black Cross Volume 3" 70"0019202border="1" hspace="10" vspace="4"> |
0019202 Wings of the Black Cross Volume 3 Proulx. This photo album features photographs and color profiles of Me 262s, Bf 109s, Stuka dive-bombers, Fw 190s and others - you'll even see a rare Fw 190A-9 from KG(J) 27 with the unit's famous green-and-white checkered fuselage band - accompanied by detailed captions with information regarding the planes, markings, units and locations (when known). 36 pages, B&W photographs and 8 color profiles, 8½"x 11", softcover. #0019202 1 |
Wings of the Black Cross Volume 4" 71"0015545border="1" hspace="10" vspace="4"> |
0015545 Wings of the Black Cross Volume 4 Proulx. Through detailed text, numerous never-before-published photographs and eight color profiles, you'll examine some of the Luftwaffe's most famous aircraft, including Stukas, Fw 190s, Me 262s and a rare Bf 109K. 36 pages, color and B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover. #0015545 1 |
Poland 1939" 67"0010012border="1" hspace="10" vspace="4"> |
0010012 Poland 1939 Campaign Vol. 107 The Birth of Blitzkrieg. Zaloga. The German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, began World War II and introduced the world to a new style of warfare: Blitzkrieg. This heavily illustrated book examines the invasion in detail, covering the opposing commanders and armies, the devastating German assault spearheaded by Panzer divisions and Stuka dive-bombers, the Battle of Warsaw, and much more. 96 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover. #0010012 |
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0005827 Messerschmitt Bf 110 Bombsights Over England Erprobungsgruppe 210 in the Battle of Britain. John Vasco. The activities of Erprobungsgruppe 210 over England during the bitter fighting of summer 1940 are recorded here in depth. Their main role was the use of the Me 109 and Me 110 as fighter-bombers, lacking both the level flight of conventional bombers and the steep dive of the Stuka. With its attention to detail and correction of historical inaccuracies, this is a great addition to any WWII aviation library. 192 pgs., 280+ B&W and color photos, 9"x 12", hdbd. #0005827 |
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0019113 German Bombers Over England Luftwaffe at War Series Vol. 12 1940-1944. Griehl. This photo-essay, one of a 21-volume series, covers every aspect of the Luftwaffe in World War II, examining the men and the aircraft they flew as it charts the rise and fall of this mighty force. This softbound, 72 pg. volume contains 108 B&W photos along with 8 pages of color and measures 7"x 10". As Hitler's troops celebrated the conquest of France, the Germans prepared to unleash the largest and most aggressive bomber force in the world on their hapless British enemy. Directing the bulk of their forces against RAF bases in the south of England, the Luftwaffe began a punishing series of daylight raids. In addition Luftwaffe bombers flew against ports and key installations across Britain. By September 1940 and through the end of that year, the emphasis had switched to attacking London and the Luftwaffe bombers were flying by day or by night against British cities. This book presents rare photographs of the German bombers and their crews. Covering such mainstays of the German arsenal as the He 111s, JU 87Bs, Ju 88A-1s, Do 17Zs, and even Do 217s and He 177A-3s, this is a unique and valuable guide to Germany's bomber force. #0019113 1 |
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0019143 Dive Bomber! Aircraft, Technology, and Tactics in World War II Smith. In this illustrated history of Allied and Axis dive bombers, you'll examine aircraft such as the German Stuka, the American Dauntless, the Japanese Aichi D3A1 "Val," the Soviet PE-2, and others as you trace the history of these formidable aircraft from the earliest experiments through their first operations and their emergence as devastatingly effective tools in World War II. 368 pages, 69 B&W photographs and 26 illustrations, 6"x 9", softcover. #0019143 |
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0011290 Schlachtflieger Luftwaffe Ground-Attack Units 1937-1945 Ehrengardt. The Luftwaffe's ground-attack aircraft contributed mightily to German victories early in World War II and helped delay defeat once the Allied forces started their advance. Here, you'll explore those aircraft and their tactics as you review the Heinkel He 51 of the Spanish Civil War, WWII's tank-busting Ju 87s and Hs 129s, and missile-fitted Focke-Wulf Fw 190s defending their homeland. 96 pages, 250 B&W and color photographs and illustrations, 9"x 12", softcover. #0011290 |
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0010801 Operations in North African Waters History of Naval Ops Vol. 2 History of United States Naval Operations in World War II Series. Morison. This volume is part of a spectacular 15-volume set that charts U.S. Naval operations during WWII with an insider's perspective. The author, a Harvard professor who was given a special rank and writing post by Franklin D. Roosevelt, served aboard eleven different ships, allowing him to witness many crucial battles in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Each volume includes many maps and official photographs. 6"x 8", hardcover. For the complete set, see item #8783. Vol. II: Operations in North African Waters, October 1942-June 1943: The naval aspects of Operation TORCH. 297 pages. #0010801 2 |
0011166 Junkers Ju87
Black Cross Vol. 5 Regnat. The Ju 87, a dive bomber commonly
known as the Stuka, became famous at the outset of WWII when Stuka squadrons
attacked Poland where, its sirens wailing, it instilled fear into the hearts
of the military and civilians alike. This book examines the Stuka's service
throughout WWII, from Poland through the Battle of Britain and the war on
the Eastern Front. 80 pages, B&W photos with 4 pages of color, line
drawings, 8½"x 11", softcover. |
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0006871 Junkers Ju87
Planes and Pilots Leonard & Jouineau. The Junkers Ju 87 Stuka
bomber was best known for its siren sound as it flew dive-bombing raids.
This heavily illustrated history covers its crucial role in the war, with
more than 200 color illustrations showing its camouflage and markings. 30
black and white photos, most never before published, complete the story of
this remarkable aircraft. 84 pages, 8"x 9½", softcover. |
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0002090 Junkers Ju87
Combat Aircraft Vol. 1 Stukageschwader 1937-41 Weal. This volume covers
the story of the Luftwaffe's dive bomber in operational service from its early
days as the most feared weapon in the German arsenal to its less than successful
missions against Britain in the summer of 1940. It also features first-hand
combat accounts from Stuka crews of the period, explaining the training and
tactics employed, as well as describing just what the Ju 87 was like to fly in
combat. 96 pgs. With 100+ photos and a 10 page insert of color plates. 7¼"x 9¾",
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0002126 Junkers Ju87
Combat Aircraft Vol. 6 Stukageschwader in the Mediterranean & North
Africa Weal. The "terror weapon" of the invasion of Poland and the
Blitzkrieg through western Europe, the Ju 87 Stuka had its reputation
severely dented during the Battle of Britain and from mid-1942 onward, the
Stuka proved to be little more than cannon fodder for Allied fighters. This
detailed history covers the planes and the units who flew them in the Med.
Perfect companion to Volume 1 above. 96 pgs. With 100+ photos and a 12 page
insert of color plates. 7¼"x 9¾", sfbd. |
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0015545 Wings of the Black Cross Volume 4 Softbound Book 0015545 Proulx. Through detailed text, numerous never-before-published photographs and eight color profiles, you'll examine some of the Luftwaffe's most famous aircraft, including Stukas, Fw 190s, Me 262s and a rare Bf 109K. 36 pages, color and B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover. #0015545 1 |
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0011111 Ghost Bombers Hardbound Book 0011111 The Moonlight War of NSG 9. Beale. Fly with a Luftwaffe ground attack unit - NSG 9 - during its hazardous, pinpoint night bombing missions in Italy during WWII. You'll join them as they are formed and fly Fiat biplanes in late 1943, and then, as they are reequipped with Ju 87 Stukas and later Fw 190s. Based on extensive interviews, much is told in the words of the men who fought on both sides in the night skies over Italy. 192 pgs., 150 photos, 20 color artworks, 8¾"x 11¾", hdbd. 0011111 3 |
The History of Dive Bombing0036105372"> |
0036105 The History of Dive Bombing. Hardbound Book 0036105 A Comprehensive History From 1911 Onward Smith. Tearing away the many myths and misrepresentations that surrounded this type of warplane, this incredible history of the dive bomber employs official records and eyewitness accounts to present a truly original and detailed history, from the first combat dive bombing by an RAF pilot in 1917 to the last stirring wartime actions. Coverage includes the Curtiss Helldiver, Aichi D3A1, Blackburn Skua, and the infamous Junkers Ju 87 Stuka. 256 pages, 36 B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover. #0036105
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The Luftwaffe and the War at Sea 1939-19450019192386"> |
0019192 The Luftwaffe and the War at Sea 1939-1945 Hardbound Book 0019192 As Seen by Officers of the Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe. Isby, ed. This book provides an unrivaled look at the struggle for control of the sea in the European theater from the point of view of the German officers - Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe - who fought it. You'll fly with Ju 87 Stuka dive-bombers in the invasion of Norway, patrol with Fw 200 Kondors in the U-boat campaign against the Allies' Atlantic lifelines, and feel the divisions and tensions within the German command system as the war progresses. 256 pages, 16 pages of photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover. 0019192 3 |
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0019109 Stuka Spearhead Luftwaffe at War Series Vol. 7 Smith. This photo-essay, one of a 21-volume series, covers every aspect of the Luftwaffe in World War II, examining the men and the aircraft they flew as it charts the rise and fall of this mighty force. This softbound, 72 pg. volume contains 102 B&W photos along with 8 pages of color and measures 7"x 10". Featuring rare photographs from private collections and archives, this book presents the formative years of the Ju 87 dive-bomber which dominated the opening campaigns of World War II. Effective use of the Ju 87 dive-bomber was one of the major features of German Blitzkrieg and this aircraft, more than any other, has come to typify the concept of lightning war. Working in potent harmony with the Panzers on the ground, it revolutionized warfare and dictated new rules both for war on land and war in the air. Here, you'll see the German conquest of Poland, the Norwegian campaign, operations against Allied shipping, the invasion of the Low Countries and France, and the initial phase of the Battle of Britain. #0019109 1 |
0019112 Stukas Over the Mediterranean Luftwaffe at War Series Vol. 11 1940-1945. Smith. This photo-essay, one of a 21-volume series, covers every aspect of the Luftwaffe in World War II, examining the men and the aircraft they flew as it charts the rise and fall of this mighty force. This softbound, 72 pg. volume contains 108 B&W photos along with 8 pages of color and measures 7"x 10". The Stuka, although destined primarily for ground support in Hitler's major campaigns of conquest, also saw action over the Mediterranean, Italy, the Balkans and North Africa. Indeed, the Ju 87 had first seen action in southern Europe, flying in support of Franco's forces in the Spanish Civil War. The impact of this dive-bomber was as great here as in Russia and France and, whether bombing Malta or destroying Allied convoys, the Stuka earned a fearsome reputation. This volume presents rare photographs of German and Italian Ju 87s and examines their role in diverse campaigns such as the attack on Yugoslavia, the conquest of Greece, the battle for Crete, the air war in support of the Afrika Korps, the blitz on Malta, anti-shipping operations, the defense of Italy and operations by the night flying squadrons. #0019112 1 |
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0019116 The Luftwaffe Over Finland
Luftwaffe at War Series Vol. 18 Stenman. This photo-essay, one of a 21-volume series, covers every aspect of the Luftwaffe in World War II, examining the men and the aircraft they flew as it charts the rise and fall of this mighty force. This softbound, 72 pg. volume contains 110 B&W photos along with 8 pages of color and measures 7"x 10". This volume depicts the Germans' use of aircraft in Finland and Norway to maintain their campaign against the Soviet Union. The Fins were active allies of the Germans in their war against the Soviets and allowed the Luftwaffe considerable freedom in its operations over Russia. Although conditions in the north were harsh, the Luftwaffe quickly adapted to the region and carried out a series of key operations over Russia between 1941 and 1944. Click Here, you'll see the men and the aircraft used in this campaign, mostly from Luftflotte 1 and Luftflotte 5. Their fighter units flew Messerschmitt Bf 109s and Focke Wulf Fw 190s and the bomber units were equipped with Junkers Ju 87 dive bombers and Heinkel He 111s. Close-range reconnaissance units flew Henschel Hs 126s, Messerschmitt Bf 109s and Focke Wulf Fw 189s, while the long-range units had Junkers Ju 88s and 188s, Messerschmitt Bf 109s, and Dornier Do 215s. In addition, coastal patrol units and transport units were also involved in this critical part of World War II. 0019116 1 |
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The Luftwaffe in the North African Campaign 1941-19430021093330"> |
0021093 The Luftwaffe in the North African Campaign 1941-1943 Obermaier. Hardbound Book 0021093 This pictorial history presents the Luftwaffe's operations in the North African campaign, from their initial victories through the final, decimating battles in Tunisia. You'll view all of the aircraft - including Bf 109s, Ju 87s and Me 323 "Gigant" transport planes - and meet key figures such as Hans Joachim Marseille, who achieved 151 aerial victories over the desert. 248 pages, 300+ B&W photographs, 7¾"x 10½", hardcover. 0021093
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Stukas Over the Steppe Luftwaffe at War Series Vol. 9 The Blitzkrieg in the East, 1941-1945. Smith. This photo-essay, one of a 21-volume series, covers every aspect of the Luftwaffe in World War II, examining the men and the aircraft they flew as it charts the rise and fall of this mighty force. This softbound, 72 pg. volume contains 102 B&W photos along with 8 pages of color and measures 7"x 10". The Stukas blazed a trail of destruction across the Russian steppe as a crucial element of Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's ambitious gamble to defeat and conquer the Soviet Union. Acting as flying artillery to the armies of the Third Reich from the opening shots to the final destruction of the Reich itself, the Stukas flew in support of the ground forces above the clash of two colossal empires. This volume captures the many roles adopted by the Ju 87 in this demanding theater - from dive-bomber to tank-buster - and the varieties of plane type. With rare and unusual photographs, this book illustrates the Stuka's courageous contribution, in both attack and defense, to Germany's ill-fated war in the east. |
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