[kennethklee]

Originally Posted by klemchen

Hello,

another good book on the 109 is "Messerschmitt Bf 109 Recognition Manual" by Marco Fernandez-Sommerau, Classic Publications (UK) 2004, ISBN 1-903223-27-X, 224 pages. The book has been underrated by a number of people, but I think this was due to its somewhat misleading title. Besides listing the 109 subtypes and containing many photos, the book gives a better account of the engines, armament, and other equipment of the 109 than you find in most other books.
Another very recommendable JaPo book is "Messerschmitt Bf 109K camouflage & marking" by Tomas Poruba and Kees Mol, JaPo (CZ) 2000, 131 pages.
Two more very good JaPo books of 2004 with excellent illustrations by Ales Janda and Tomas Poruba on more particular aircraft are "Messerschmitt Bf 109s of JG 52 in Deutsch Brod", 56 pages, and "Messerschmitt Bf 109G-10/U4 Production and Operational Service", 80 pages.

Regards,
klemchen

Klemchen-

Thanks also for your thoughts. I'm one of those who overlooked the "Messerschmitt Bf 109 Recognition Manual" because of the title. I'll see if I can find it new or used. With regards to the JaPo Bf 109K volumes, see my response to JimP above. I think the Bf 109 JG 52 and the Bf 109G10 are still available, I'll look into them.

Thanks again,
Kenneth