"Here is the exciting book that chronicles the complete story of the men and machines of III/JG 54 and JG 26 as they unite in defense of their homeland 1944-1945. This book has 360 pages of late war, day to day combat stories, over 250 photos including new Dora 9 aircraft images published here for the first time. Ten full color fold out pages of 20 large aircraft profiles and full color photos of actual Dora 9 recoveries complement this ..."
"Deluxe leather bound, autographed, limited edition of 500 copies, slip cased books about Germany's Luftwaffe men of III./JG 54 and JG 26 as they unite in defense of their homeland, 1944-1945. Each book autographed by five pilots of this unique Home Defense unit: Peter Crump, Theo Nibel, Karl Heinz Ossenkop, Fritz Ungar, Gerhard Kroll and author Axel Urbanke. Late war day to day combat stories, this book features over 250 photos includin ..."
"A new series featuring previously unpublished black and white and color photos of the German Luftwaffe during World War II. The photos were found exclusively in private archives and personal collections. These images, printed in superior quality on strong high-gloss paper, provide an insight into all facets of the Luftwaffe, even into such areas that have played a subordinate role in previous publications such as reconnaissance planes, ..."
Suppliers of the Grey Wolves(1st Edition) The Story of the German Submarine Tankers 1941-44 (English and German Edition) by AxelUrbanke Hardcover, 336 Pages, Published 2013 by Luftfahrt Verlag, Germany ISBN-13: 978-3-941437-14-2, ISBN: 3-941437-14-3
"To the Allies they were target number one - the German submarine tankers. The Allied hunter-killer groups had express orders to sink the tankers first. The enemy knew that the German submarine tankers made it possible for U-boats to operate off the east coast of the United States, South Africa, the west coast of Africa and the Caribbean. Unlike conventional tankers, these large Type XIV submarines, also known as "milk cows," could reach ..."
"The story of the "Brandenburg" Panther Battalion and its prior history as I Battalion of Panzer-Regiment 26 played out against the background of the everywhere collapsing fronts of the final year and a half of the war. The reader takes part in the fighting withdrawals in the vast steppe landscapes of southern Russia and Rumania and the battles on the East Prussian border and in the Baltic States. He is encircled with the battalion in th ..."
"June 22, 1941. The Invasion of Russia. For the first time, this operation is seen in full color through the eyes of German Medical Officer, Lieutenant Herman Turk. During his time with the 3rd Panzer Division, he kept a written and visual record of his experiences.The armored division attacked near Brest-Litovsk and continued on to engage in fierce fighting at the Beresina and Dniepr. Dr. Turk continued his diary as the division then tu ..."
Endkampf(1st Edition) um das Reichsgebiet 1944/45 by AxelUrbanke, David : Johnston Hardcover, 160 Pages, Published 2009 by Luftfahrtverlag Start ISBN-13: 978-3-941437-02-9, ISBN: 3-941437-02-X
"This large-format illustrated volume is the first hardbound book to be published by Luftverlag-Start. Comprising about 160 pages, with unique and previously unpublished photographs, it portrays the battles fought by army units to defend the frontiers of the Reich. The 186 illustrations, thereof 23 in color, are all operational photos from the German side and not Allied postwar photos. Most were taken by German soldiers during the final ..."
Heer im Focus No. 1 by AxelUrbanke Softcover, Published 2023 by Luftfahrtverlag-Start ISBN-13: 978-3-941437-56-2, ISBN: 3-941437-56-9
U-Boot Im Focus Edtion 18 U-Boot Historie Von Enthusiasten Für Enthusiasten by AxelUrbanke Published 2019 ISBN-13: 978-3-941437-42-5, ISBN: 3-941437-42-9
Endkampf(2nd Edition) um das Reichsgebiet 1944/45 Ostfront by AxelUrbanke Hardcover, 184 Pages, Published 2017 by Luftfahrtverlag-Start ISBN-13: 978-3-941437-32-6, ISBN: 3-941437-32-1
"Revised edition 24 extra pages with seven new photos! Plus all the photos have been enhanced and look great! This large-format illustrated volume is revised from the original book published by Luftverlag-Start in 2009 Comprising about 184 pages, with more pages, photos and improved maps It portrays the battles fought by German army units to defend the frontiers of the Reich. The 186 illustrations, thereof 23 in color, are all operationa ..."
"Written in German AND English, photos and detailed history."
Luftwaffe Im Focus No 12 2007(12th Edition) (Im Focus) by AxelUrbanke Pamphlet, 48 Pages, Published 2007 by Urbanke, Axel ISBN-13: 978-3-9811042-4-0, ISBN: 3-9811042-4-2
"Great photo coverage across a broad range of subjects; helpful captions; well-presented format; includes rare colour photographs, emblems and maps plus colour profiles."
Panzerman in Africa and Italy 1942-45(1st Edition) Panzer Regiment 8 and Schwere Panzer Abt 508 (Photographs by Soldiers Vol 1) by Hans Urbanke Becker, AxelUrbanke Hardcover, 200 Pages, Published 2013 by Luftfahrtverlag-Start ISBN-13: 978-3-941437-19-7, ISBN: 3-941437-19-4
"This book is the first in a series of publications entitled Photographs by Soldiers that will be produced by Luftfahrtverlag-Start. Each will be based on photographs taken by individual participants in the war, accompanied as required by more or less extensive text. The photos, along with surviving diary entries or letters, will be set against the overall framework of events. Supplementary photographic material will be used sparingly an ..."
"In cooperation with Peter Petrick, Gerhard Stemmer and Ulf Balke, we present the first volume of the most comprehensive work to date about the emblems of the flying units of the Luftwaffe. The research behind the series has taken the better part of twenty years. Since Karl Ries' books in the 1960s and 70s, there has not been a publication which has delved into this subject in depth while incorporating all the latest knowledge. Each volu ..."
U-Boot im Focus Edition 17(1st Edition) U-Boot Historie von Enthusiasten von Enthusiasten by AxelUrbanke Hardcover, 50 Pages, Published 2019 by Luftfahrtverlag-Start ISBN-13: 978-3-941437-41-8, ISBN: 3-941437-41-0
"50 pages with 51 photos - thereof 1 in colour, 3 coloured emblems, 1 coloured document, 2 coloured conning tower frontviews, 4 coloured maps, Readers Forum Commanders: Kptlt. Friedrich Guggenberger, Kptlt. Helmut Rosenbaum,Kptlt. Heinrich Schonder, Kptlt. Fritz Frauenheim,Kptlt. Werner Kraus, Oblt.(Ing.) Erich Zürn Reader's Forum: The Spanish Cross for SubmarinersU-393 - The Experimental Boat of Testing Group Sultan Background: "Wind ..."
"Latest issue of the submarine periodical, featuring rare and newly discovered photos and info about WW2 u-boat operations. 56 pages and 44 photos. This issue includes: features: Conning Towers: The Cape Buffalo Head Emblem on U-10's Conning Tower; Color Photos: Late-War Color Photos of the 21st Flotilla (U-733); Boat in Focus: U-249's FuMB Athos I; Photos with a Story: U-1406 and U-1407 - Sunk or Surrendered at War's End; Fate: Sunk in ..."
"Latest issue of the submarine periodical, featuring rare and newly discovered photos and info about WW2 u-boat operations. 56 pages and 54 photos - 12 in color, 1 color sideview (U-509 Type IX), 4 color conning tower sideviews; (U-509), 3 color maps, 1 color Emblem; as well as photos from different types. Included in this issue: The operations of "Sea Wolf" Boat U-509 (Typ IX); Success against PQ-14 (U-403); The 3rd Submarine Flotilla's ..."