Dornier Do 17 E Z Do 215 B The Flying Pencil in Luftwaffe Service 1st Edition by Manfred Griehl ISBN 3935687427 9783935687423

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ISBN 10: 3935687427 
ISBN 13: 9783935687423
Author: Manfred Griehl

Designed both as a military and civil aircraft, the Dornier Do 17 ‘Flying Pencil’, so called because of its slender fuselage, was one of three twin-engine medium bombers in service with the Luftwaffe at the start of WWII. Its service with the Legion Condor during the Spanish Civil War, mainly in the reconnaissance role, so impressed the Luftwaffe that high priority was allocated to the aircraft as both a bomber and reconnaissance aircraft.

The Do 17 was loved by its crews. It served over Poland, France and the Low Countries, Britain, the Balkans, Greece and the Soviet Union, often without escort and against increasing and improved fighter opposition. Despite a comparatively light bomb-load and limited range, the ultimate version, Do 17Z, possessed good maneuverability and during the Luftwaffe’s campaign against England in 1940, it was preferred for low-level attacks on British airfields and installations, though its lack of protection made it vulnerable.

Though production ceased in October 1940, the sleek Do 17 could be found on the strength of Luftwaffe units to the end of the war operating as a glider tug, night reconnaissance platform, research aircraft and trainer.

In this book Luftwaffe historian, Chris Goss, recounts the operational history of the Do 17, perhaps the least understood and often forgotten of the Luftwaffe’s medium bombers.

Dornier Do 17 E Z Do 215 B The Flying Pencil in Luftwaffe Service 1st Table of contents:

Part I: The Development and Design of the Dornier Do 17

1. Origins of the Dornier Do 17

   • The Early Years of the Dornier Aircraft Company
   • The Need for a Light Bomber in the Luftwaffe
   • The Design Vision and Initial Conceptualization
   • Technical Specifications and Innovations

2. The Dornier Do 17 E and Z Models

   • The First Production Model: Do 17 E
   • Upgrades and Modifications in the Do 17 Z
   • Comparison Between Do 17 E and Z Models
   • The Development of the Do 215 B Variant

3. Aircraft Design and Engineering Features

   • The Aerodynamics and Performance of the Do 17
   • Wing Configuration and Its Impact on Flight Performance
   • The Unique Cockpit Design and Crew Configuration
   • Armament and Bombing Capabilities

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Part II: Operational History and Deployment

4. The Luftwaffe’s Strategic Vision for the Do 17

   • Luftwaffe’s Doctrine and the Role of the Do 17
   • First Deployments: Spain, Poland, and France
   • The Do 17 in the Battle of Britain
   • The Do 17’s Role in the Blitz and Early War Years

5. The Do 17 in Action: Key Campaigns

   • The Battle of France (1940)
   • The Battle of Britain (1940)
   • Operations in the Mediterranean and North Africa
   • Eastern Front Operations and the Luftwaffe’s Decline
   • The Later Stages of the Do 17’s Service

6. The Dornier Do 215 B Variant

   • Introduction and Purpose of the Do 215 B
   • Differences Between the Do 215 and the Original Do 17
   • Deployment in North Africa and the Mediterranean
   • The Do 215 B in Reconnaissance and Combat Roles

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Part III: Technical Analysis and Modifications

7. Engineering and Performance Analysis

   • Engine Performance and Powerplants
   • Flight Characteristics: Speed, Range, and Altitude
   • Weaknesses and Vulnerabilities in Combat
   • Field Modifications and Upgrades During Service

8. Armament and Weapon Systems

   • Bombing Capabilities: Payload and Delivery Systems
   • Machine Guns and Defensive Armament
   • Tactics for Using the Do 17 in Night Bombing and Strafing Runs

9. Maintenance and Durability

   • The Maintenance Challenges of the Do 17
   • Repairs and Adaptations in the Field
   • Service Life and Longevity of the Aircraft

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Part IV: The Legacy of the Dornier Do 17

10. The Decline and Retirement of the Do 17

    • The End of the Do 17’s Combat Role
    • Reasons for Its Phasing Out in Favor of Other Aircraft
    • Transition to Other Models: Do 217 and Ju 88

11. Post-War Legacy and Survivors

    • Post-War Use of Dornier Aircraft
    • Surviving Dornier Do 17s Today
    • Legacy in Aviation History and Its Place in WWII

12. Analysis of the Dornier Do 17 in Luftwaffe Doctrine

    • The Role of the Do 17 in Shaping Luftwaffe Bombing Tactics
    • Comparisons with Other Bombers of the Era
    • The Strategic Importance of the Do 17’s Missions

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