Bloomsbury Jagdverband 44: The Luftwaffe’s Mavericks - Robert Forsyth, Hardcover, 448 Pages

This English-language aviation history examines Jagdverband 44, the Luftwaffe fighter unit formed by Adolf Galland and equipped with the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter. Written by historian Robert Forsyth, it is for readers interested in Luftwaffe history and the squadron’s pilots, origins and operations.

Key Features

• Squadron History: Follows the formation and operations of Jagdverband 44.
• Me 262: Covers the unit’s use of the Messerschmitt Me 262 against USAAF aircraft over Austria and southern Germany.
• Fresh Reappraisal: Examines Galland’s motives and whether the unit was a squadron of aces or outcasts and exiles.
• First-Hand Accounts: Includes accounts gathered by Forsyth from former squadron pilots.

Specifications

• Author: Robert Forsyth
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 448
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication Date: 5 Nov. 2026
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 16.3 x 3.8 x 24.3 cm (6.4 x 1.5 x 9.6 in)
• Weight: 709 g (25 oz)
• Release Date: 2026-11-05
• EAN: 9781472862952