Jong, Peter de
Arado Ar 196 Units in Combat (Combat Aircraft)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472844972
- author:
- Jong, Peter de
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 x 18.4 centimeters (0.31 kg
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Germany,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Arado Ar 196: A Study of Germany's Last Fighting Seaplane. In World War II, the German Kriegsmarine relied on the Arado Ar 196 as its primary shipborne reconnaissance seaplane, providing the Luftwaffe with reach into the southern oceans. This aircraft outperformed its biplane rivals in a 1936 design competition and went on to play a significant role in various combat missions. The Arado Ar 196 was operated from capital ships such as the pocket battleship Graf Spee, which embarked two of these seaplanes in autumn 1939. Other vessels, including battleships, battlecruisers, and smaller warships, also carried the Arado on board. The aircraft flew a range of missions, including coastal patrol, submarine hunting, light bombing, general reconnaissance, and convoy escort sorties. This book explores the history of the Arado Ar 196, supported by an excellent selection of photographs and full-color illustrations. Peter de Jong provides a detailed study of this aircraft's development and assesses its combat capabilities, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in World War II aviation history.
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