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Oddball writes:

If Osprey keeps putting out books like this I'll never save any money or catch up on my reading.

Just picked up two new books at Nashcon and now I'll have to get this one also.

Osprey keep up the good work.


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Osprey Publishing announces the release of:

Jagdverband 44 - Squadron of Experten

Jagdverband 44

(Aviation Elite Units 27)

Formed in February 1945, the unit grew out of Hitler's bizarre decision that the Me 262 jet fighter should be used as a bomber, despite its potential in the daylight defensive battles over the Reich. Seen as a grave mistake by Göring, a small fighter unit was formed in southern Germany to 'prove' the Me 262's ability as an interceptor. Formed with some of Germany's most experienced fighter pilots, Jagdverband 44 numbered a disproportionately high number of leading aces in its ranks, to the extent that it was said that the Knights' Cross was the unofficial badge of the unit.

Author: Robert Forsyth
Illustrator: Jim Laurier
US Price: $25.95 USD
UK Price: £14.99 GBP
Canadian Price: $30.00 CAD