Born in 1915, Johannes Kaufmann left school early to work as an
apprentice in an aircraft factory. In 1934 he volunteered in the
newly-formed Luftwaffe, working through the ranks to become a
Hauptmann by the end of the war, commanding a Staffel of Bf 109
fighters.
Kaufmann's book, _Meine Flugberichte_, was published in Germany in
1989. The English translation, a never-before-seen version, has
been updated to enhance his story and add greater chronological and
contextual detail for the English author.
Richard James Overy is a British historian who has published
extensively on the history of World War II and Nazi Germany.
John Weal is an aviation illustrator and historian of many years
standing. Specialising in the German Luftwaffe of World War II, he
has also translated the memoirs of eight former Luftwaffe combat
pilots for the English-speaking market.
"...a good insight into the life and times of an 'ordinary' Luftwaffe pilot."-- "Flight Line Book Review"
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