{"product_id":"heinkel-he-219-units-by-martin-streetly-9781472867919","title":"Heinkel He 219 Units","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn illustrated study of the famous \u003ci\u003eHeinkel He 219\u003c\/i\u003e – the Luftwaffe's only purpose-built nightfighter – and its role in the bitterly contested nocturnal defence of the Reich.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally conceived as a high-performance reconnaissance aircraft, the \u003ci\u003eHeinkel He 219\u003c\/i\u003e went on to become the Luftwaffe’s only purpose-built nightfighter. Despite its many sterling qualities, including ejector seats for its two crew members, the type’s production was bedevilled by political manoeuvring and consequently it was only used in strength by one unit – the Luftwaffe’s elite \u003ci\u003eNachtjagdgeschwader\u003c\/i\u003e 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this volume, respected historian Martin Streetly examines the development of the \u003ci\u003eHe 219\u003c\/i\u003e, from its origins through to its implementation against the RAF’s ever-more destructive night offensive. First-hand accounts from \u003ci\u003eNachtjagdverband\u003c\/i\u003e crew shed light on the \u003ci\u003eHe 219\u003c\/i\u003e’s successes and failures in battle, while archive photos and newly commissioned artwork demonstrate the unique design and technology of this near-legendary aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47496025243884,"sku":"9781472867919","price":61.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781472867919-heinkel-he-219-units.jpg?v=1775795671","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/heinkel-he-219-units-by-martin-streetly-9781472867919","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}