P-40 Warhawk vs Bf 109

Osprey Duel Series (2011)
80 Pages / 71 photos / 13 illustrations / 2maps
$17.95
ISBN 978-1-84603-295-0
Purchase: Osprey Publishing

Although the P-40 and the Bf 109 joined the air war over North Africa at nearly the same time in 1941, the German fighter had already racked up a considerable combat career, dating back to 1937 in Spain. In contrast, the P-40 was a bit of an unknown quantity and was making its combat debut in the hands of the RAF's Desert Air Force. Discover how the huge differences between the veteran Bf 109 and the new P-40 determined the tactics they adopted and the ultimate outcome of their epic confrontation in this book. The author covers all aspects of the aerial battle, from the small, agile Bf 109's ability to operate more effectively at high altitudes through to the P-40's advantage in maneuverability, which outweighed its poor high-altitude performance.

“Osprey has scored another success with this title. Mr. Molesworth's knowledge and presentation, plus the wonderful art by Messrs. Laurier and Hector, presents you with an excellent comparison of these two antagonists of the Mediterranean air war. I definitely recommend this book.”
- Frederick Boucher, Aeroscale

“...a great book for the scale modeler and history buff alike.”
- Perry Downen, IPMS/USA