Planes

The "other" IIIrd Reich fighter is a symbol of technology as well as sturdyness. A mythical plane, the FW 190 appeared in 1941 and, from then, was to be a real problem to Allied air forces. From the Eastern front to the Defence of the Reich, not to forget the Normandy campaign, the fighter that the last German aces flew with distinction, is illustrated in all its variety of camouflage schemes and markings.

American strategy for complete victory over Nazi Germany entailed the utter destruction of major industrial areas. These raids were carried out as early as 1942 by hundreds of heavy bombers from the 8th Air Force, based in England. The missions flown by B-17 crews over occupied Europe and the Reich are illustrated with official and private pictures taken from the personal albums of pilots, crew members, mechanics and Airforce photographers.