van Ishoven. From the Spanish Civil War to the end of WWII the Messerschmitt was one of the most famous aircraft of its era. The aircraft evolvedover the course of its career, with late-war fighters possessing upgraded weapons and equipment in response to previous combat experience. This heavily illustrated, classic account goes beyond the mere facts and figures to include firsthand accounts by many who actually flew the plane. 160 pgs., 245 B&W photos, 9"x 12", hdbd. #0005793