[leonventer]

Hi Antonio,

I received your book ("Cuarta Escuadrilla Azul 1943-1944") a couple of days ago, and I can heartily recommend it to anyone interested in Spain's contribution to the Luftwaffe. It's the most comprehensive account available of the 4th Blue Squadron, which was the largest, most active and most successful of the five Spanish squadrons that served on the Eastern Front.

Even though my Spanish is very limited, the book is a valuable resource because it's well organized and contains a wealth of detail.

After an introductory chapter, it provides a day-by-day account of the unit's training and operations (from 15 May 1943 to its withdrawal on 28 Feb 1944) and its subsequent dissolution. That's followed by lists of the unit's victories, the German and Spanish awards received by its pilots, a review of the books and articles that have been published about the Blue Squadrons, a substantial photographic section (many in color), plus a map and list of the airfields from which the unit operated (some with aerial photos.) Also included are biographies of all the pilots, a list of the unit's aces and a complete list of its ground crew.

Best regards,
Leon Venter

Disclaimer: I don't have any association with Antonio -- I just like his work. I ordered my copy from him directly, and paid the standard price (20 Euro + shipping)