Book opinion request - He 177

[Steffen Arndt]

Hello Pawel

I own the book but i did not manage to read it through (it is a "dry" read). It is focused on the technical developement and political influence. No photos very few drawings. The contents is well researched (as far as I can tell) and gives an insight in German aircraft production policy, insider relationships, lobbying and so on.

I think it is THE book on the developement of the 177 but if you are out for photos and drawings, combat diary (...) you would be disappointed.

Just a few weeks ago I talked to a nice guy at the model fair in Leipzig. His name was Franz Gaudeck and he was Bordmechaniker (flight mechanic) with Heinkel in Marienehe. He said that the He 177 was a really good plane until it should be able to dive bomb...

HTH

best regards

Steffen