Coming soon from and Helion and Company author Eduardo Manuel Gil Martínez is Spanish Civil War in the Air Volume 2: 1938-1939, which details the evolution of air combat in Spain while examining the roles of fighters, ground attack aircraft and strategic bombing.
This volume examines the importance of the air forces of both sides in supporting their comrades on the ground and at sea, the sinking of the rebel cruiser Baleares by fast SB-2s, the expansion of strategic bombing with ever greater numbers of aircraft over cities, industrial centres, ports and Republican communication hubs, and the massive fighter battles in Spanish skies. This volume also details the early post-civil war air force of Spain and the fate of many of the aircraft and personnel who had fought in the war.
Profusely illustrated throughout, The Spanish Civil War in the Air Volume 2: 1938–1939 features a wealth of rare and original photographs, detailed maps, and specially commissioned full colour artworks by Jean-Marie Guillou depicting the aircraft, insignia and emblems of all participants. Together, they bring to life the formative years of one of the most significant and transformative aerial conflicts of the twentieth century – where the lessons of modern air warfare were written in the skies over Spain.
The 84 page book follows volume 1 (1936-37) which was released in January. It is currently available for pre-order with release set for May 15.
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