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Description of  Saksalaiset Koneet Suomessa 1939 - 1945 / German Aircraft in Finland 1939 - 1945 (Suomen Ilmavoimien Historia 16) [Finnish / English]

275 photos, 1 map, 1 page of color profiles and 2 pages of 40 color unit insignia. An all photo history of the many types of aircraft of Germany that served in Finland during WW II. Many excellent photos of all types of aircraft. The pictorial concentrates in operations of German aircraft against Soviet Union on the northern front. Pictures of the invasion of Norway are included and also action photos on German land- and maritime bases in northern Norway and temporary bases in Finland. The aircraft are presented by type and the captions cover the essentials. During Summer 1944 heavy fightings the Finns were assisted by Gefechtsverband Kuhlmey, whose story is told in more detail. The main text gives a brief description of the general military situation. There is also a break down of all main frontline units. Dual Finnish / English text.