The Luftwaffe Data Book

by Alfred Price

This single volume reference book is a valuable source book presenting a remarkable range of data, from the organization of the Luftwaffe High Command to details of unit identification markings on the aircraft. '

Genres: Military History

272 pages, Hardcover

First published December 31, 1977

About the author

Alfred Price seved for 16 years as an aircrew officer in the Royal air Force where he specialised in electronic warfare and air fighting tactics.

He left the RAF in 1974 and thereafter he worked full time as a writer on aviation subjects.

He holds a PhD in history from Loughborough University and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

Reviews

[Robert Hepple · Rating 4 out of 5]

Published in 1986, 'Luftwaffe Handbook 1939-1945' is an updated second edition of a previous edition in 1977. Contained is a wealth of detail on the organisational structure the German Air Force during WW2. This covers not just combat aircraft units, but also airborne assault troops, Flak, training units and Fi 103 units amongst others. A select few biographies are also included, as well as a list of suggested bibliography. This really does clear up many misunderstandings about the subject quite well, although there are some very opinionated conclusions drawn in places. Illuminating.