Overview
The Messerschmitt Bf 110 entered war service on 1st September 1939 with the 'C-1' variant. By the end of 1940, by which time the type had fought in the Polish campaign, the various campaign on the European mainland, and the Battle of Britain, it had gone though various changes and roles, and had developed as far as the 'E' variant. Authors John Vasco and Fernando Estanislau have already done comprehensive work on the many variants of the Bf 110 prior to undertaking this new project, and have brought their extensive knowledge of the aircraft to bear on producing this work on the 'C', 'D' and 'E' variants.The book shows the changes within each variant, starting with a lead-in detailing the changes from the pre-war 'B' variant to the 'C'.The many sub-variants of the 'C' are detailed, and the 'D' variant covers the 'Dackelbauch' long range fighter version and the 'D-3' variant which sought to provide extra range by way of auxiliary fuel tanks under the wings rather than the cumbersome 'Dackelbauch'. The 'E' shows the move to the provision of heating in the cockpit for the crew, as well as the 'E' reconnaissance version and the rarely seen Bf 110 Cs and Es that were converted for duties towing the large Luftwaffe gliders. As well as using well-known photographs to illustrate the many facets of the design and development of the aircraft, the authors have also been able to call upon many previously unpublished photographs. Fernando Estanislau's excellent artwork considerably enhances the work. This book is a feast for the Luftwaffe enthusiast, and with the recent introduction of new Bf 110 plastic model kits, it is a 'must-have' for the aviation modeller seeking to identify the exact details of any sub-variant from the 'C' to the 'E'.Synopsis
The Messerschmitt Bf 110 entered war service on 1st September 1939 with the 'C-1' variant. By the end of 1940, by which time the type had fought in the Polish campaign, the various campaign on the European mainland, and the Battle of Britain, it had gone though various changes and roles, and had developed as far as the 'E' variant. Authors John Vasco and Fernando Estanislau have already done comprehensive work on the many variants of the Bf 110 prior to undertaking this new project, and have brought their extensive knowledge of the aircraft to bear on producing this work on the 'C', 'D' and 'E' variants. The book shows the changes within each variant, starting with a lead-in detailing the changes from the pre-war 'B' variant to the 'C'. The many sub-variants of the 'C' are detailed, and the 'D' variant covers the 'Dackelbauch' long range fighter version and the 'D-3' variant which sought to provide extra range by way of auxiliary fuel tanks under the wings rather than the cumbersome 'Dackelbauch'. The 'E' shows the move to the provision of heating in the cockpit for the crew, as well as the 'E' reconnaissance version and the rarely seen Bf 110 Cs and Es that were converted for duties towing the large Luftwaffe gliders. As well as using well-known photographs to illustrate the many facets of the design and development of the aircraft, the authors have also been able to call upon many previously unpublished photographs. Fernando Estanislau's excellent artwork considerably enhances the work. This book is a feast for the Luftwaffe enthusiast, and with the recent introduction of new Bf 110 plastic model kits, it is a 'must-have' for the aviation modeller seeking to identify the exact details of any sub-variant from the 'C' to the 'E'.