Origin and combat history of Germany’s Arado Ar196. This superb
monograph is devoted to the Ar196, a shipboard reconnaissance aircraft, which
became the standard aircraft of the Kriegsmarine throughout World War
II.
Loved by its pilots for its superior handling both in the air and on
the water, the A-1s were added to coastal squadrons, and continued to fly
reconnaissance missions and submarine hunts into late 1944. Two notable
operations were the capture of HMS Seal, and the repeated interception of RAF
Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley bombers. Although it was no match for a fighter, it
was considerably better than its Allied counterparts, and generally considered
the best of its class. Owing to its good handling on water, the Finnish Air
Force utilised Ar196 solely on transporting and supplying special forces patrols
behind enemy lines, landing on small lakes in remote areas. Several fully
equipped soldiers were carried in the fuselage.
This volume includes many rare colour profile artworks, detailing the
aircraft.
CURRENTLY REPRINTING - by all means order but it may be a few months
before a re-release.
