Messerschmitt Me 262A Schwalbe
By Chris Banyai-Riepl
Author: Robert Peczkowski
Publisher: MMP Books
ISBN: 978-83-63678-17-3
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 112
The Messerschmitt Me 262 is one of the most famous jet fighters, being the first to see widespread combat operations. Because of that notoriety, the Me 262 has been the subject of a great number of books. Even with all that attention, though, there seems to always be new information showing up, and every now and then a new book consolidates the latest research. With this breadth of coverage, it can be difficult to find a book that simply documents the variants and details. That's where this book from Mushroom Model Publications comes in, as this is a simple variant overview that documents the evolution of the Me 262.
The book starts out with a technical overview of the Me 262, which highlights the development and production of the plane, including prototypes. Following this is the section detailing the individual variants, and each of these variants are documented with drawings and photographs. A handful of color profile illustrations highlight the camouflage and markings of the Me 262, and the remaining pages of the book provide dozens of detail photos, many of which are in color.
For those looking for a good basic reference on the Me 262, this definitely fits the bill. It presents the information clearly and concisely, and the quality of the photos add to the value. My thanks to Mushroom Model Publications for the review copy.