German Elite Pathfinders: Kg 100 in Action

by Manfred Griehl

Book Overview

Flying as an elite element of the Luftwaffe's bomber forces, KG 100 (Wiking) saw action throughout Europe and flew mission after mission against targets as diverse as the Suez Canal and Moscow.

Equipped with x-ray navigational systems, KG 100 flew as pathfinders, leading bomber streams against targets on mainland Britain. In 1940 the unit took part in the Norwegian campaign and, a year later, was involved in the bombing of Moscow. Operations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848327978
• ISBN13: 9781848327979
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Pen and Sword Aviation
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.1" x 10.3"