Combat in the Stratosphere : Extreme Altitude Aircraft in Action During WW2.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Taylor, Steven.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military history, Modern.

Flying-machines.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (282 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2024.

Summary:

This book explores the role and development of extreme altitude aircraft during World War II. It details the technological and strategic advancements that allowed aircraft to operate in the stratosphere, a feat which posed significant challenges due to the thin air at such altitudes. The narrative focuses on the historical progression from early altitude experiments to the deployment of high-altitude aircraft by Nazi Germany, particularly the Junkers Ju 86P, which gave the Luftwaffe a significant strategic advantage. The book also covers the Allied response, including the development of specialized fighter aircraft like the Supermarine Spitfire and Westland Welkin. The author aims to provide an in-depth account of the aerial combat innovations during this period, appealing to readers interested in military history and aviation technology. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

Glossary

Introduction

Chapter One The Quest for Altitude

Chapter Two The Junkers Ju 86P

Chapter Three Kommando Rowehl

Chapter Four Flying from Kastelli

Chapter Five Strato Spits

Chapter Six Replacing the Ju 86R

Chapter Seven Fighters in the Heavens

Plates

Chapter Eight Stratospheric Störangriff

Chapter Nine Luftwaffe Höhenjägers

Chapter Ten Japan versus the Superforts

Chapter Eleven Hitler’s Retaliation Bombers

Conclusion

Appendix A Details of main high-altitude aircraft types of Second World War

Appendix B Junkers Ju 86R bombing raids on the United Kingdom

Notes

Bibliography

Index

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ISBN:

9781399036979

1399036971

9781399036955

1399036955

OCLC:

1456762906