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This book describes the procurement, operation and technical aspects of the legendary Messerschmitt Me 109 in Swiss service during and after World War II. The aircraft and its procurement during the 1930s and 1940s are described in detail, as are the internal quarrels and errors in planning. The Me 109G "Gustav" is extensively discussed, and a chapter on camouflage paint and markings will be of special interest to modelers. The book also contains nearly 450 mostly unpublished photographs, including color. Georg Hoch was born in 1943 in Zurich, and was an instructor in the Luftwaffe. His specialties included aircraft armament, structure, and war repairs.
Schiffer should have chosen a translator with aviation and ordnance knowledge. Describing a Drum Magazine as a "barrel" should have been cause for Schiffer to start over with another translator. It still rates five stars.Be that as it may it isn't hard to understand what the author intended to say. The photos and drawings are spectacular, and the translator has correctly left military and technical terms in their native tongue, so it isn't all that bad.I have seen perhaps a couple of dozen photos of Swiss Messerschmitts and most or all of those are probably included (I am still reading) but they are welcome. Sort of a family reunion. Page after page of sharp photos and many surprises. Page 81 is just one of them.Enjoy!
