Ryle & Laing. In response to a Luftwaffe request for a "special high altitude fighter," the Fw 190D - a special in-line variant of the radial engine Fw 190 - was developed. Here is a photo essay "walk around" of this craft, considered by many to be the best piston engine Luftwaffe fighter in WWII. 80 pgs., 200+ color and B&W photos, and several technical diagrams. 11"x 8¼", sfbd. #0002055