Unknown chapters of the air war

Air forces played a crucial role in the greatest military conflict of all time. Between 1939 and 1945, pilots and other crew members experienced many blood-curdling situations. Some escaped unscathed, while others paid the ultimate price. This book chronicles incidents and stories from both the Eastern and Western Fronts, from North Africa to the vast blue expanses of the Pacific. It captures moments of aerial dogfights, emergency landings, miraculous survivals and tragic endings. All this is complemented by a wealth of illustrative material.