A comprehensive history of the Henschel Hs 123, a German single-seat biplane dive bomber and close-support aircraft used in the early years of World War II, detailing its development, operational use, and impact on military aviation. Characteristics ISBN-13 978-83-61421-48-1 ISBN-10 8361421483 Book cover finish(es) Paperback Condition Like New Author(s) Robert Panek Publisher Mushroom Model Publications Number of pages 136 Published date 2014 Language(s) English Collection / Series Orange Series No 8115 Size 16,5 x 23 x 1 cm Categorie(s) • AVIATION MILITAIRE• APPAREILS - CONSTRUCTEURS Description The Henschel Hs123 was a single-seat biplane dive bomber and close-support attack aircraft flown by the German Luftwaffe during the Spanish Civil War and the early years of World War II. Used also by Spain and China, it was the first combat aircraft flown by the famous ace Adolph Galland. This remarkably effective little warplane was the first dive bomber used by the fledgling Luftwaffe, and played a significant role in the campaigns in Poland, France and Russia This book describes the development and operation history of the Hs123. It contains: superb color illustrations of camouflage and markings, rare b&w archive photographs, and scale plans. Essential reading for aviation enthusiasts, historians & scale modelers. Robert Panek is aviation historian and enthusiast based in Poland, with many books to his credit. Previous titles for MMP include Yak-9 and Hs126.
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