For Germany, the Spanish Civil War proved a perfect testing ground for new technologies and tactics. During the war, some 19,000 German 'volunteers' formed an aviation group called the Legion Condor in support of the fascists. Originally flying He-51s, they were soon upgraded to 109s. These fighters proved dominant in the Spanish skies, and many members of the legion scored five or more kills during the fighting.
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For Germany, the Spanish Civil War proved a perfect testing ground for new technologies and tactics. During the war, some 19,000 German 'volunteers' formed an aviation group called the Legion Condor in support of the fascists. Originally flying He-51s, they were soon upgraded to 109s. These fighters proved dominant in the Spanish skies, and many members of the legion scored five or more kills during the fighting.
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New in card cover. Osprey Aviation For Germany, the Spanish Civil War proved a perfect testing ground for new technologies and tactics. During the war, some 19, 000 German ‘volunteers' formed an aviation group called the Legion Condor in support of the fascists. Originally flying He 51s, they were soon upgraded to Bf 109s. These fighters proved dominant in the Spanish skies, and many members of the legion scored five or more kills during the fighting. UL-XXXXXX. A4 format, 112pp, b/w illustrations, colour plates.
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