Jagdgeschwader 53 Pik-as Bf 109 Aces Of 1940

Boasting pilots who had been bloodied in the Spanish Civil War, Jagdgeschwader 53 (JG 53) `Pik As` or `Ace of Spades` achieved great success in the skies over France and Britain in 1940. It was infamous among its opponents for the quality and caliber of its aces - men such as Werner Molders, Hans-Karl Mayer, and Rolf Pingel. Containing thirty-six profile illustrations depicting the drastic change in appearance of their aircraft over time, and complemented by thorough research, this book is a welcome addition to Osprey`s popular Aircraft of the Aces series.