Osprey Publishing continue with thier Duel series this month with a publication on the Spitfire II/V vs Bf 109F on the Channel Front in 1940–42.

Spitfire II/V vs Bf 109F
Channel Front 1940–42

Author - Tony Holmes
Number of Pages - 80
Format - Paperback
Short code - DUE 67
Publication Date - 23 Feb 2017
ISBN No - 9781472805768

About the book
With stunning artwork and detailed analysis, this volume provides a pilot's view of the dramatic clashes between these two legendary fighters, as some of the most gifted and ‘big name' aces of World War II went head to head in the skies of North-West Europe.
As the Battle of Britain approached its conclusion, two new versions of the famous Spitfire and Messerschmitt Bf 109 arrived on the scene. The RAF could see that the Luftwaffe were stepping down their incursions into British airspace, and went on to the offensive.
The Spitfire Mark II, and increasingly the Mark V, would fly over the picturesque English channel in fighter sweeps, or to escort vulnerable Blenheim bombers - waiting for them was the Bf 109F ‘Friedrich'.
Yet despite the reversal of offensive and defensive dispositions, and despite the Luftwaffe deploying the bulk of their fighter strength to the Eastern Front in 1941, the Jagdflieger were able to inflict severe losses on their RAF counterparts.

Contents
Introduction
Chronology
Design and Development
Technical Specifications
The Strategic Situation
The Combatants
Combat
Statistics and Analysis
Aftermath
Further Reading
Index


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