Normandie-Niemen

[Adriano Baumgartner]

Michael and all,

I would try to quote from the book that I do have from Chris Ehrengardt, published with HEIMDAL, which I do have stored on another house (so not at hand when I first read this thread); however the author himself answered you.

I can assure you, Michael, that this is a "magnifique travail", with some sketches of air combats, a lot of photographs and first hand accounts. The second book he do mention I do not know, but may be as good as the first one. If memory does not fail me, there are table losses, victory claims (tables) and original combat reports (with original sketches). What I can say, after 20+ years it was originally published, is that some lateral paintings (Osprey style) of the aircraft flown by some of proeminente persons of this famous Squadrons would have been welcomed, on the original book [cover enclosed]. However the style of publishing at that time was different...and the book STILL is a magnific work.

CJE > I never thought you were Ehrengardt!!! Several times you have helped me (on threads) and contributed onto this GREAT Forum. What I can say is: CONGRATULATIONS...and keep going! The books I do have from Heimdall are my great treasures...because they are in French and of excellent quality. It is a pitty one can not buy via internet from them....some of the 90's period books are no more available and the prices are extremely high, when one do find them.

GABOR > Thank your for sharing your great knowledge about Russian and Eastern Front activities...with guys like you contributing on the threads, we "sprogs" always learn something else...and this is the beauty of this FORUM....

May you all have a nice day, in health and Peace.

Adriano