In the "Competing book projects" department
Chandos has a similar publication slated for "early 2021."
Heinkel He 219 Book Confirmed for late 2020
"I am pleased to be able to announce the third book in our ‘Luftwaffe Library’ series, on the famed He 219 ‘Uhu’ Nightfighter. Drawing on the vast experience and knowledge base of three authors and many other contributors, this book looks set to be the ‘ultimate’ reference on the type. Dutch researcher Marcel Hogenhuis, British radar expert Martin Streetly and Norwegian author Kjetil Aakra will be ably assisted by our regular Chandos team of Robert Forsyth, Eddie J. Creek, Mark Nelson and Maciej Noszczak. This will be a big book with hundreds of photos and lots of colour profiles, plus top-of-the-line scale drawings. I cannot wait to give you more details but for now the authors are busy working on the book!"
https://www.chandospublications.co.u...for-late-2020/
Chandos fb page - post made on 25 June 2020
"Work continues on our new Heinkel He 219 'Uhu' book. Some amazing documents and new information coming to light as the research continues! Projected release date early 2021 (HOPEFULLY). Let's just say we are moving forward!"
So should one wait until next year before deciding whether to purchase Ferguson's book? (please don't tell me "just get both")
Like some I am more interested in an operations history of this unique night fighter with personal accounts from both sides rather than the definitive technical treatise (not that there's anything wrong with that).
Can anyone comment on the differences and similarities between these two publications?