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[Jukka Juutinen]

Based on Finnish translations:
-Meimberg is quite good but is ruined by the PC commentary of the Finnish translator. Not on par with Lipfert as far as combat goes.
-Rall: decent, though too much emphasis on post war years and his sugary lackeyish description of Amis made me sick. Some good comments on some aircraft but again, not even near Lipfert as far as combat is concerned.

[NickM]

Originally Posted by Jukka Juutinen

Based on Finnish translations:
-Meimberg is quite good but is ruined by the PC commentary of the Finnish translator. Not on par with Lipfert as far as combat goes.
-Rall: decent, though too much emphasis on post war years and his sugary lackeyish description of Amis made me sick. Some good comments on some aircraft but again, not even near Lipfert as far as combat is concerned.

Oh, yes...can't have that sugary description...it upset's ones constitution eh?

NickM

[Ruy Horta]

As biographies go the 29/6 books are all very strong.

Of course an autobiography is per definition a subjective experience, that's what makes it interesting. By reading an autobiography you hope to catch something of the person who wrote it, beyond the events described. For Rall it is the importance of his post war experience with NATO and the Americans.

Lipfert's autobiography is not the rule, its focus on air combat is pretty unique. Although is a good book, it doesn't go far beyond that main focus point.

29/6 is a quality publisher and their (or his: Kurt Braatz) work reflects a love for aviation history, both in subject material and printing quality. At least that is my opinion.

However I cannot comment on their translated work, I only have the german publications.

[Boandlgramer]

"Gott oder ein Flugzeug".
One of the best book i have read yet ( plus the Black Cross /Red Star series)

[FalkeEins]

...both Meimberg and Rall books are extremely well written and a joy to translate...there are some extracts on my site - with the permission of the publisher...I did approach him about completing the books ..but didn't get the job....will be interested to find out who did...lets hope its a native speaker..

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