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Junkers Ju 287 The most advanced jet bomber of the Luftwaffe This is the story of an aircraft that might have changed the air-war in 1945/46. Lots of photos, drawings, information, data and more than 9600 words give a detailed insight into the development of this unique piece of aviation. When US troops in May 1945 moved into the Junkers aviation works in East Germany, they discovered two very unusual aircraft with forward-swept wings. They marveled at the first two prototypes for the Luftwaffe’s new long- range jet-bomber - and handed them over to the Russians. The Junkers documents on swept wings found there, changed the aviation industry of the USA, the United Kingdom, Russia, and other nations. Boeing immediately modified the design of its B-47 and B-52 under development. The Russians build further prototypes and learned much from this advanced aircraft. Uwe W. Jack in 1990 discovered documents that proved that all other publication to date on this aircraft had been wrong. He met the chief test pilot of Junkers, who had flown the prototype of the Ju 287 and got first-hand information on its behavior in the air. Uwe W. Jack shared his knowledge liberally with other authors - but now publishes his version. Don't miss the first part of the series - Aerospace History Files 01 ! More than 100 illustrations 44 pages Large format: 21.6 x 27.9 cm (8.5” x 11”)

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Reichenberg The piloted V-1 missile To date there have been numerous misinterpretations about the back- ground of the Luftwaffe suicide operation, the motivation of the pilots and the technology of the „Reichenberg" flying bomb. You will find many photographs and drawings of the different versions of the „Reichenberg" trainer and operational aircraft. A restoration in Germany of three surviving suicide aircraft offered the chance to provide this publication with many detailed photographs. The author had the unique chance to speak to three former Luftwaffe pilots who volunteered for a suicide mission. Don't miss this new publication of the series - Aerospace History Files 02 ! More than 100 illustrations 63 pages Large format: 21.6 x 27.9 cm (8.5” x 11”)

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Aerospace History Documents - for Aviation Historians and Engineers For aviation historians who would like to delve deeper into the subject, there are reprints of important, rare (mostly top secret) documents in the "Aerospace History Documents" series. These publications complement the publications of the “Aerospace History Files” series.

Roll- und Schiebemessungen am Modell Ju 287 A reprint of a secret report from the German Research Institute for Aviation (DVL) at Berlin- Adlershof from February 1945 to the Reichsluftfahrtministerium (RLM). The report examines the spinning behavior of a 1:11 scale model of the Junkers Ju 287 with forward swept wings in the institute's wind-tunnel. The stall behavior was also examined with the flow directly from the front and at small sideward angles. This unique piece of aviation history comes with 52 pages, diagrams, drawings, and wind-tunnel photographs from the model examined at the DVL. English summery - document-text in German.

Messungen am Modell Ju 287 This publication is a reprint of a secret report from the Junkers company from August 1944 to the Reichsluftfahrtministerium (RLM). After the design of the Junkers Ju 287 changed from two engines at the fuselage sides plus twin nacelles under each wing to a triple engine cluster under the wings, the Junkers design office needs a forecast of the aircraft's flight characteristics. A large model of 1:4.5 scale was examined in the company's wind-tunnel at Dessau. This reprint comes with 50 pages with drawings of the wind-tunnel model and lots of diagrams and drawings of air flow analysis. English summery - document-text in German.

Überblick über Auslegung und Entwicklung des Strahlbombers Ju 287 Reprint of a secret report from the Junkers company from September 1944 to the Reichs- luftfahrtministerium (RLM). Junkers reports technical and military data for the future planning of the Luftwaffe's bomber force. Six prototypes and additional test aircraft for components of the Ju 287 under development are described. A pre- series of 154 aircraft was planned, followed by the A-series with BMW 003 engines and the B- series with Jumo 004 C engines. 24 page reprint pages with tables, diagrams and three model photographs of how the Ju 287 would have looked in Luftwaffe camouflage. English summery - document-text in German.

Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun The Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun is still one of the most elegant aircraft ever built. Reprint of a company brochure showing various possible uses of the aircraft. An introduction to the aircraft by the author. All text passages are translated literally. With many drawings of technical features of the Messerschmitt Taifun. 41 pages Document-text in German.

Reichenberg Luftwaffe manned suicide missile A collection of very rare, secret documents on the history of the idea of self-sacrifice airplanes and operations in the Luftwaffe. The core passages are explained and some are translated literally. An introduction explains the circumstances in which the documents were created. This reprint comes with 71 pages with some drawings and pictures. English summery - document-text in German.

Aggregat A4 - Vergeltungswaffe V-2 The V-2 rocket was used in large numbers against enemy cities. The necessary experience in the operation of such a complex system was to be provided by the first A series. A technical description was drawn up for the soldiers who were to launch these missiles and learn in the process, which is hereby published for the first time as a reprint. A short introduction informs the reader about the background of the development and the specific characteristcs of the Aggregat A4 rocket. Important text passages of the A-series handbook are translated. Detailed drawings and photographs show interesting details of the V-2 rocket. It is a real collectors piece. 117 pages - Document-text in German.

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Messerschmitt Me 263 / Ju 248 The ultimate rocket fighter In the 1930s in Germany, rocket engines and air-breathing jet engines were considered equal means of propulsion for high-speed aircraft. The Messerschmitt Me 163 was a rocket-powered interceptor that could climb vertically at a fantastic rate. The Messerschmitt company and Alexander Lippisch then developed the improved successor, the Me 263 (also named Junkers Ju 248). This fighter had everything that could be expected for successful use in the Luftwaffe. Its top speed was 1000 km/h. By the end of the Second World War prototypes of the Me 263 had flown and additional aircraft were under construction. The Soviet Union was impressed and rebuilt and tested this rocket-aircraft as the I-270. A version flew in Great Britain as the De Havilland D.H. 108 with an air-breathing turbine engine. Many photos, original drawings and descriptions present this extremely unusual fighter aircraft in great detail. A publication that should not be missed by anyone interested in the Luftwaffe or aviation technology! More than 80 illustrations 42 pages Large format: 21.6 x 27.9 cm (8.5” x 11”)

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Messerschmitt Me P 1101 Luftwaffe swept wing jet fighter In the summer of 1944, the Luftwaffe called for a single-seat fighter aircraft with a jet engine. This aircraft was to regain air supremacy over Germany through superior flight performance. The Messerschmitt company then developed the P 1101 project with an outstanding design. Versions were planned as day fighters, all-weather fighters, night fighters and reconnaissance aircraft. The aircraft was to have swept wings to enable it to fly fast. As Messerschmitt was not sure what the best sweep angle would be, a test aircraft was built in which the wings could be adjusted on the ground in order to find the optimum design. This aircraft was almost completed when American troops reached the Messerschmitt factory. The Bell company brought the P 1101 to the USA and built its own version as the X-5. Many photos, original drawings and descriptions present this extremely unusual fighter aircraft in great detail. A publication that should not be missed by anyone interested in the Luftwaffe or aviation technology! More than 80 illustrations 50 pages Large format: 21.6 x 27.9 cm (8.5” x 11”)

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Was the Me 262 faster than Mach 1? Did the Luftwaffe Jet break the Sound Barrier first? It seems to be a fact that the first pilot to fly faster than the speed of sound was the American Chuck Yeager with the Bell X-1 in 1947. However, there are repeated claims that a Luftwaffe pilot broke the sound barrier as early as 1945 with a Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter. The author Uwe W. Jack spoke to this pilot and had him describe his flight. He also interviewed competent contemporary witnesses, such as the well- known engineer Ludwig Bölkow, who worked on the design of the wings of the Me 262, and former Luftwaffe test pilots and combat pilots. In this publication the arguments for the world‘s first supersonic flight by a Luftwaffe pilot and the objections against it are analyzed in detail. An important and exciting chapter in aviation history can thus finally be brought out of the realm of speculation. Many photos illustrate this search for the truth. An important source for aviation historians. More than 100 illustrations 58 pages Large format: 21.6 x 27.9 cm (8.5” x 11”)