MILITARY AIRCRAFT IN DETAIL No 2 HENSCHEL Hs129

One lesson learned by the Germans from their involvement in the Spanish Civil War was the potential which aircraft had in a ground-attack role to disrupt and destroy troops and armour on the ground. This led German planners to seek to develop aircraft which were dedicated to this role. The Henschel Hs129 twin-engined ground-attack aircraft, often better known by its nickname "Panzerknacker" (tank cracker) was the result. This is a comprehensive guide to the Hs129 dealing with its development and operational career. The book includes many photographs of the type in service and specially commissioned line drawings and colour artworks designed to illustrate all the variants, including those which never progressed beyond the drawing board. Much attention is paid to the camouflage schemes, essential information for those thinking of making models of the aircraft. Many of the illustrations are previously unpublished, thus making the book an essential addition to the limited range of publications available on this important aircraft type..