As de picas : la escuadrilla de hidros de la Legión Cóndor en la Guerra Civil española

As de Picas Book: The AS/88 Seaplane Squadron in Spain

The rigorous study of air forces during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) is key for any military researcher. This volume of the "La Luftwaffe en España" collection, titled As de picas: la escuadrilla de hidros de la Legión Cóndor en la Guerra Civil española, analyzes in detail the actions of the AS./88 unit. Equipped with the legendary Heinkel He 59, He 60, He 115, and Junkers Ju 52, the squadron operated actively from naval bases in Cádiz, Melilla, and Mallorca. Its reading allows every pilot and historian to understand the technical evolution of combat seaplanes of that era.

Authors Rafael Ángel Permuy López and César O'Donnell Torroba reconstruct the operational timeline through unpublished documents. The text features 220 black and white images, 7 color photographs, and 8 technical drawings detailing captured ships and downed aircraft. Additionally, it includes the previously unpublished nominal list of German personnel and Spanish aviators attached to the unit. It is an excellent reference work that you can find in our specialized history section.

Features

• 📚 Archive Research: Detailed timeline of the AS/88 seaplane group based on unpublished military records.
• 📐 Dimensions and Binding: Paperback presentation with a manageable format of 24 x 17 cm and a weight of approximately 614 grams.
• 🎨 Historical Graphic Material: Contains 220 black and white photos, 7 color photos, and 8 detailed color profiles.
• 📋 Exclusive Lists: Comprehensive list of casualties and nominal roll of German flight crew and attached Spanish aviators.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which specific seaplane models are analyzed in this work?

The book covers the performance of the Heinkel He 59, He 60, He 115, and Junkers Ju 52 3m (W) aircraft integrated into the German unit.