Serving the Luftwaffe in almost every capacity including interceptor, fighter-bomber, night-fighter, photo-reconnaissance, escort fighter, and ground attack, the Messerschmitt Bf-109 was the mainstay of the German air force - with 30,000 aircraft produced -as one of the most successful fighters of WWII. The fifth volume in the "Living History" Series. 58 colour and black and white photos and illustrations.