Description
You are bidding on a VERY NICE example of a WW2 German Luftwaffe 1942 edition pictorial book, titled, “Fliegende Front”! This is a BEAUTIFULLY produced wartime pictorial reference book devoted to the Luftwaffe aircraft and personnel used throughout the early stages of the war.
Written by Hauptmann W. E. Freiherr von Medem and published in Berlin by Verlag “Die Wehrmacht” in 1942, Fliegende Front was produced as a large-format photographic chronicle of the Luftwaffe at war. The approximately 120-page volume is extensively illustrated with superb period color photography covering German aircraft, aircrew, ground personnel and operations. Subjects include fighters, bombers, Stuka dive-bombers, reconnaissance aircraft, transport aircraft, night fighters, paratroopers, Flak units, communications personnel and other elements of the wartime German air arm. Particularly notable is the extensive use of full-color imagery, making the book an impressive visual record of Luftwaffe aircraft, uniforms, equipment and operations during the middle years of the war.
Made of heavy paper, this original 1942 Luftwaffe reference book is in EXCELLENT used condition! The original hard cover is completely intact with a strong spine and firm binding, with no loose or missing pages. AS this was originally presented as a Christmas gift during the war, it contains an original period handwritten dedication indicating, “Weihnachten 1942 – 24.12.42“. The pages remain clean and complete, with only some light age-related yellowing visible to portions of the paper. All of the photographic plates remain clear, bright and well-preserved, with no notable fading! There is no water damage, mildew, major tearing or structural damage. Measuring approx. 9.5″ x 9.5” in size, it contains approx. 108 FULL COLOR photos, in addition to detailed history and descriptions! A BEAUTIFUL original wartime Luftwaffe pictorial book with superb period color photography and an especially nice 1942 Christmas presentation inscription…PERFECT for any Luftwaffe, German aviation, military book collection or display!
