Me262: Hitler's Jet Plane by Mano Ziegler Hardcover Book

Description: Me262: Hitler's Jet Plane by Mano Ziegler The Me 262 was the worlds first operational military jet. Hitler believed that it would become Germanys miracle weapon and took a great personal interest in its development. Pilot Mano Ziegler was involved from its inception and contributed to its design and testing. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Me 262 was the worlds first operational military jet. Hitler believed that it would become Germanys miracle weapon and took a great personal interest in its development. Pilot Mano Ziegler was involved from its inception and contributed to its design and testing. Could the Me 262 have broken Allied supremacy in the air? Why did it take so long to come into service and why were hundreds of German pilots sacrificed in developing it? Most important of all, why did the Me 262 prove not to be the unparalleled success that Goering claimed it would be and what role did Hitler play in this ultimate failure? These are some of the questions this compelling book answers. AUTHOR: Mano Ziegler, born on 7 June 1908, had a lifetime fascination with flight. At the age of eight, he wrote to Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen, the famous Red Baron, asking to be allowed to fly with him. Remarkably, Richthofen replied, telling him, "Yes, well fly together!". When war broke out in 1939, Ziegler became a pilot in the Luftwaffe, and from 1943 to the wars end, he flew the Me 163 with Jagdgeschwader 400. After the war, Ziegler escaped from Russian captivity and – having returned to Berlin – continued to fly and write newspaper articles. His arresting account of the Me 262 fills a crucial gap in the history of the Luftwaffe and of aviation in general. Author Biography Mano Ziegler, born on 7 June 1908, had a lifetime fascination with flight. At the age of eight, he wrote to Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen, the famous Red Baron, asking to be allowed to fly with him. Remarkably, Richthofen replied, telling him, "Yes, well fly together!". When war broke out in 1939, Ziegler became a pilot in the Luftwaffe, and from 1943 to the wars end, he flew the Me 163 with Jagdgeschwader 400.After the war, Ziegler escaped from Russian captivity and – having returned to Berlin – continued to fly and write newspaper articles. His arresting account of the Me 262 fills a crucial gap in the history of the Luftwaffe and of aviation in general. Review "The reader must understand the context in which this book is written: both the development of an advanced aircraft and politics hindered the Me 262s implementation... highly recommended."-- "The Journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation" Details ISBN1911667823 Author Mano Ziegler Pages 208 Publisher Grub Street Publishing Year 2023 ISBN-10 1911667823 ISBN-13 9781911667827 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-07-31 UK Release Date 2023-07-31 Imprint Grub Street Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2023-07-31 NZ Release Date 2023-07-31 DEWEY 623.74644 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142764279;

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