Aufklarer, Volume 2: Luftwaffe Reconnaissance Aircraft and Units, 1942-1945

Concluding the story of the Luftwaffes reconnaissance units, this book covers the period from 1942 to the end of the war. The book covers the development of long-range reconnaissance including operations over Russia, the Mediterranean, and Europe using the Bf 110, Me 410, Ju 88, He 111, Ju 188, and Fw 200. Also discussed is the role of high-altitude reconnaissance using the lesser-known Ju 86 and Hs 130, which were fitted with experimental pressurized compartments. The reconnaissance work of pioneering jet aircraft, Me 262 and Ar 234 is included as is the role of ultra long-range machines such as the six-engined Ju 290, (used for co-operation with the U-boats) and the Me 264 Amerika bomber.Wadman, David is the author of 'Aufklarer, Volume 2: Luftwaffe Reconnaissance Aircraft and Units, 1942-1945', published 2008 under ISBN 9781857802788 and ISBN 1857802780.