The easy to read style makes the book hard to put down and the balance of artwork and photographs is just right. Jagdverband 44, robert forsyth jim laurier illustrated. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Jagdverband 44 numbered a disproportionately high number of leading aces in its ranks, to the extent that it was said that the knights cross was the unofficial badge of the unit. Links to this dictionary or to single translations are very welcome. Asisbiz history section luftwaffe unit jagdverband 44. Pilots from the 44th fighter division jagdverband 44 in. During the last few months of ww2, a landing strip was built on the ulfiswiese site for the purpose of jv44 to land the me262. Jagdverband 44 by robert forsyth overdrive rakuten. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jv44 continued to operate until the beginning of may, when allied forces completed their occupation of germany, and german forces were surrendered after hitler committed suicide in his bunker in berlin. Jagdverband 44 jv 44 was a special fighter unit of top german fighter ace pilots in the luftwaffe during the last months of world war ii.
Osprey publishing has produced a richly fascinating book about a most unique german fighter unit jagdverband 44 jv 44 that was created in february. The details of jv 44s life and death, as detailed in jagdverband 44, are fairly well known. This book is very well written, and conveys the sense of dedication. More information contains translations by tu chemnitz and mr honeys business dictionary germanenglish. Order for formation of jagdverband 44 25 february 1945 jv 44 is established at brandenburgbriest with immediate effect. Galland, jv 44 was manned by the most experienced pilots of the luftwaffe, who flew the. There was no luftwaffe fighter unit like jagdverband 44. And if you would like to read more on this intriguing unit i would suggest you start saving for a copy of the book by robert forsyth with eddie j. The details of jv 44 s life and death, as detailed in jagdverband 44, are fairly well known. Jv 44 engaged the us ninth army air force over bavaria and, with its significant speed advantage and powerful armament of cannon and rockets, the me 262. Asisbiz has been running since july 2006 this section was updated 5th january 2019.
Seen as a grave mistake by goring, a small fighter unit was formed in southern germany to prove the me 262s ability as an interceptor. With numerous firsthand accounts from pilots and detailed colour profiles, this book is a fascinating account. Jagdverband 44 jv 44 was a special fighter unit of top german fighter. Jv 44 engaged the us ninth army air force over bavaria and, with its significant speed advantage and powerful armament of cannon and rockets, the me 262 proved a formidable interceptor in the hands of its expert pilots. Squadron of experten aviation elite units book 27 kindle edition by forsyth, robert, laurier, jim. The unit was led by the legendary adolf galland, who recruited some of germanys leading aces into it, to the extent that it was said that the knights cross was its unofficial. Osprey publishing has produced a richly fascinating book about a most unique german fighter unit jagdverband 44 jv 44 that was created in february 1945 amidst political dissent within the leadership of the luftwaffe. This rare seconday market lithograph print by aviation artist robert taylor entitled jv squadron of experts depicts a trio of messerschmitt me jv, squadron of experts by robert taylor. This book is a dramatic record of a highly individual unit. The commander of this unit receives the disciplinary powers of a divisional commander as laid down in luftwaffe order 39. Jagdverband 44 jv 44 was a german air unit during world war ii. The result is jagdverband 44, a comprehensive, wellillustrated unit history that supplements forsyths original book while standing on its own as an excellent overview of the luftwaffes most illustrious squadron. Robert forsyth has studied the history and operations of the luftwaffe for many years and met and interviewed numerous former members of jv 44 around the world, including adolf galland, walter krupinski, klaus neumann, herbert kaiser, and franz stigler during his research into the unit. It was formed during the last months of world war ii to operate the messerschmitt me 262 jet.
Matthew laird acred send mail please help us to improve these articles with any additional information or photos. Treasures from the archives vol 01 the flying personnel of jagdverband 44. Air war enthusiasts will find this book enjoyable and interesting to read. Fw 190 d9 red of jagdverband 44 flown by klaus faber. Jagdverband 44 was formed in february 1945 on hitlers orders, to fly the me 262 stormbird, the worlds first operational jet fighter, and demonstrate its superiority. However the detail in this volume is greater and more comprehensive about the individuals pilots in jv 44. The unit was led by the legendary adolf galland, who recruited some of germanys leading aces into it, to the extent that it was said that the knights cross was its unofficial badge. I was a bit unlucky in having read the first 3 volume of the messerschmitt me 262 books by the same author first so a lot of the events, line drawings and photos were familiar to me already. Robert forsyth jagdverband 44 was formed in february 1945 on hitlers orders, to fly the me 262 stormbird, the worlds first operational jet fighter, and demonstrate its superiority. Jagdverband 44 aviation elite units series, book 27.