Junkers Ju 87: From Dive-Bomber To Tank-Buster 1935-1945 - Creek - RARE OOP!

Junkers Ju 87: From Dive-Bomber To Tank-Buster 1935-1945 - Eddie J. Creek - Classic Publications

RARE OOP!!

Superb  book on the Ju 87, on the highly respected Classic Publications imprint, which the author co-founded with Robert Forsyth.  Classic is now owned by Crecy Publishing - however, this is in no way detrimental to the quality of the book, which retains the layout of earlier books in the series, and of course the very high standard of research.  An expertly written text is backed up by hundreds of superb photos, profiles and technical drawings. Essential stuff for Luftwaffe fans!

Here's the official product info:

This large format hardback is heavily packed with information on the Ju 87 Stuka. Highly illustrated, it represents a comprehensive, detailed reference work to be used by enthusiasts and modellers for 'one-stop' ease of access to information to one of the most well known aircrafts of Word War 2. The pedigree of the author's research will mean that this will be the must-have book for all enthusiasts on the Ju 87 Stuka. Unquestionably, the Junkers Ju 87 was one of the most devastatingly effective and psychologically terrifying weapons of war ever produced. The howl of its sirens during a dive-bombing attack struck fear into those on the ground, the aircraft possessing an uncanny knack of making each human feel as if the sole target was him. Spearheading the German advances in Poland, Norway, the Low Countries, the Mediterranean and Russia between 1939-1943, the Luftwaffe s Ju 87 Stuka became synonymous with the art of Blitzkrieg warfare. Next to the fighter aces, it was perhaps the Stuka crews who were held in the highest esteem by both German commanders and the German people and their accomplishments became legendary. Stuka aces such as Oskar Dinort, Werner Hozzel, Ernst Kupfer and Hans-Ulrich Rudel were just some accredited with the destruction of literally hundreds of enemy tanks, vehicles and ships as well as locomotives and bridges. This fantastic reference book is the most definitive history currently in the market and covers from the start of production in 1937 till Rudel’s last flight surrendering to the us forces at Kitzingen. The book contains around 400 photographs diagrams and technical drawings including those showing factory and manufacturing, close ups of weapons and equipment and operational units. It also contains 50+ colour profile artworks and is also supported by a highly detailed appendix containing information on foreign use, camouflage and markings and handbook illustrations. This will be the book sought after by aviation enthusiasts and modellers this year.

And here's a review by an Amazon customer (2012) which gives the book 5 out of 5 stars: the words are NOT my own and are used for descriptive purposes only

Those familiar with Classic Publications will know what to expect from this book, those who don’t are in for a treat. This is yet another superb reference work and one long waited for on the Ju 87. Eddie Creek, working without J. Richard Smith this time, has put a huge amount of work into this book. There are plenty of photographs, well reproduced and some first class illustrations. There are also numerous reproductions from Luftwaffe & Junkers technical manuals. Finally, some very nice 1:72 plans are provided to cover all major variants. The book covers the full history of the Ju 87 from Junkers early designs, through its service life to the end of the war. It also includes sections on the famous aircrews who flew the Ju 87.

A great book, thoroughly recommended to all with an interest in military history and to all model builder.

336 page hardcover published 2012

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