Forthcoming book - Dragons on Bird Wings A Combat History of the 812th"Sevastopol"IAP

[Dénes Bernád]

Hello Vlad,

Originally Posted by Vlad Antipov

The book contains many appendices
Including -
Pilot losses(...)

Is it possible to also include aircraft losses, not only pilot losses? It's a huge difference! I know that such very precise matériel loss lists do exist in the Russian archives.
Such comprehensive aircraft losses will help us determine how accurate air victory claims were, on both sides. I am afraid pilot losses only are not enough.

Denes, in the separate chapter I have touched theme Hs.129 and I think you as the expert in this plane will find interesting moments, as well as all victories of pilots above Hs.129.

Certainly, I am looking forward to reading about Hs 129 victory claims. Based on my research very few losses were due to fighters, as most combat losses were inflicted by flak and ground fire.

The publisher has told me that prepares Internet page on which there will be an opportunity to order the book.

I will certainly order a copy, when available.