Book recommendations

[leonventer]

Kenneth,

Originally Posted by kennethklee

2. For the Messerschmitt Bf 109 aficionados, do you have recommendations for factually reliable books, especially replete with "great' and/or rare photos, on this venerable warplane? ... I'm interested in all WWII versions of the Bf 109, but am also particularly interested in the Bf 109K, especially photos that show the retractable tailwheel and outer mainwheel doors.

You're off to a good start with the Prien and Rodeike book. Here are some other publications that provide detailed drawings and photos of various aspects of the 109 across variants:

• "The Messerschmitt Bf 109, part 2: F to K Variants" by Lynn Ritger, SAM Publications, 2007, ISBN 0-9551858-1-5, 224 pages.
  Oriented towards the modeller, but also an excellent all-around resource. Part 1 covers the early variants and is just as useful.

• "Aero Journal Hors-Serie No. 1: Messerschmitt Bf 109 G & K" by Jean-Claude Mermet, Jul 2008, 102 pages.
  Definitive recognition guide for late 109 variants. Published as a special issue of the French magazine, Aero Journal, in its latest incarnation. An earlier version of this material was available in English, self-published by the author.

• "Aircraft Monograph #18: Messerschmitt Bf 109 pt. 3" by Robert Michulec, AJ-Press, 2002, ISBN 83-7237-110-5, 116 pages.
  Last half of the book contains 40 pages of detailed drawings and photos comparing different variants.

• "Messerschmitt Bf 109K" by Janda and Poruba, JaPo, 1997, 92 pages.
  Excellent drawings and photos. Polish text, with an English translation at the back of the book.

• "Model Art #290: Messerschmitt Bf 109G/K, Augsburg Eagle" by Model Art Co., 1987, 178 pages.
  All in Japanese, but has good quality photos and drawings.

Regards,
Leon Venter

[kennethklee]

Originally Posted by leonventer

Kenneth,You're off to a good start with the Prien and Rodeike book. Here are some other publications that provide detailed drawings and photos of various aspects of the 109 across variants:

• "The Messerschmitt Bf 109, part 2: F to K Variants" by Lynn Ritger, SAM Publications, 2007, ISBN 0-9551858-1-5, 224 pages.
  Oriented towards the modeller, but also an excellent all-around resource. Part 1 covers the early variants and is just as useful.

• "Aero Journal Hors-Serie No. 1: Messerschmitt Bf 109 G & K" by Jean-Claude Mermet, Jul 2008, 102 pages.
  Definitive recognition guide for late 109 variants. Published as a special issue of the French magazine, Aero Journal, in its latest incarnation. An earlier version of this material was available in English, self-published by the author.

• "Aircraft Monograph #18: Messerschmitt Bf 109 pt. 3" by Robert Michulec, AJ-Press, 2002, ISBN 83-7237-110-5, 116 pages.
  Last half of the book contains 40 pages of detailed drawings and photos comparing different variants.

• "Messerschmitt Bf 109K" by Janda and Poruba, JaPo, 1997, 92 pages.
  Excellent drawings and photos. Polish text, with an English translation at the back of the book.

• "Model Art #290: Messerschmitt Bf 109G/K, Augsburg Eagle" by Model Art Co., 1987, 178 pages.
  All in Japanese, but has good quality photos and drawings.

Regards,
Leon Venter

Hi Leon-

Thanks for your thoughtful and detailed response. I'll try to locate the references you mention. In fact, I've found a few copies of Lynn Ritger's book online and will purchase it soon.

Best,
Kenneth