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German helicopters WW2
Hi guys
I am not at all au fait with the Luftwaffe's use of helicopters towards the end of the war (Flettner 282?). Were they used operationally? Were there operational losses? I believe the German Navy also used them, but operationally? Cheers Brian |
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Re: German helicopters WW2
There was some operational use, specifically supplying mountain troops. And removing arcraft engines from crashed aircraft by carrying them underslung below the fuselage. See the book: Helicopters of the Third Reich by Steve Coates.
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Re: German helicopters WW2
Thanks Ed,
I will order a copy of the book. Cheers Brian |
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Re: German helicopters WW2
Hi Ed
I haven't been able to locate a copy of Steve Coates' book but have ordered a copy of Heinz Nowarra's 'German Helicopters'. Any good? Cheers Brian |
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Re: German helicopters WW2
Dear Brian,
Heinz Nowarra was one of the early pioneers of Luftwaffe books. I have read that some of his material was incorrect, but that can really be said about almost anyone early in the game. AFAIK, he is now deceased. The book by Steve Coates can, in my opinion, be considered to supercede previous publications on German helicopters and you would do well to try to locate a copy. Regards, Richard |
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Re: German helicopters WW2
For Steave Coates book
You can order it from Ian Allan www.ianallanpublishing.com or www.ianallasuperstore.com |
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