Synonymous with the Afrika Korps and the campaign in North Africa, JG 27 provided Rommel's army with fighter protection for virtually the whole 'roller coaster ride that was the war in the Western Desert from 1941-43.
Formed in Germany on 1 October 1939 (with Adolf Galland as CO of I.Gruppe), JG 27 saw considerable action both during the Battles of France and Britain, downing 146 aircraft in the latter campaign alone. Sent to North Africa in April 1941, the geschwader had an immediate impact on the campaign, which had up until then been dominated by the Allies.
The third volume in the Aviation Elite series on a German fighter geschwader, this book is ideal for Luftwaffe enthusiasts and hobbyists alike.

John Weal is Osprey's primary Luftwaffe author and artist. He has written, illustrated and/or supplied artwork for several titles in the Aircraft of the Aces series. He owns one of the largest private collections of original German-language literature from World War 2, and his research is firmly based on this huge archive.

CHAPTER ONE
ORIGINS AND SITZKRIEG
CHAPTER TWO
BATTLES OF FRANCE AND BRITAIN
CHAPTER THREE
MARITA AND BARBAROSSA
CHAPTER FOUR
AFRICA - THE 'FINEST HOUR'
CHAPTER FIVE
THE MEDITERRANEAN, AEGEAN AND BALKANS
CHAPTER SIX
THE FINAL BATTLES
APPENDICES
COLOUR PLATES COMMENTARY
INDEX