https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz/ products in category Luftstreitkräfte im Einsatz en Berliner Zinnfiguren Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:09:01 +0200 Berliner Zinnfiguren info@zinnfigur.com (Hans-Günther Scholtz) https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/wave_bz/img/logo_pe.png https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz/ https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-G-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:20:06 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/5561_8001.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>Chronicle of the German Air Force 1956-1959, the Fürstenfeldbruck air base as the cradle of the German Air Force, chronicles of the German Army and Navy air forces 1956-1959 and presentation of two aircraft types from the early days of the new German Air Force: Grumman OV-1B/C "Mohawk" and Fairey Gannet A.S.4/T5. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-G-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:20:06 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/5561_8002.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The chronicle of the German Air Force 1960-1969; Lufttransportgeschwader 61. The oldest operational squadron of the German Air Force (early years, conversion of LTG 61 to Transall C-160D; The Chronicle of the German Army Air Forces 1958-1978 ("Army Structure 1", "Army Structure 2", "Army Structure 3"); "Flying Bananas" with the Army Air Forces (Vertol H-21C (V-43/V-43B) Shawnee, Vertol 44B, the H-21C with the German Army, in service with the Army Air Forces); The Chronicle of German Naval Aviation 1960-1969 (initial structures, changes in organisational structure, new aircraft for the Navy); The Oil Hunters of Nordholz (the Navy's "Oil Dos", successful surveillance and a cause for celebration). https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-oxid.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:32 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/5561_8003.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>Chronicle of the German Air Force 1970-1979; Flugbereitschaft des Bundesministeriums der Verteidigung. The somewhat different airline; "Bierorder 61" or the consequences of an errant flight; North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco; The chronicle of the German Army Air Forces 1979-1992; The chronicle of the German Navy Air Forces 1970-1979; The MFG 4. An (almost) virtual squadron. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-oxid.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-oxid-1.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:32 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/5561_8004.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The chronicle of the German Air Force 1980-1989; On a Friday morning in April 1957. The first crash of a German Thunderstreak; Mufti Squadron; Target presentation for the air defence of the Bundeswehr; Republic RF-84F Thunderflash; The German Army Air Forces; Sud-Ouest S.O. 1221 Djinn; With the Bo 105 to the World Championship; The chronicle of the German Naval Air Forces 1980-1989; A Kormoran for Nordholz. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-oxid-1.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-oxid-2.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:20:06 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/5561_8005.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The chronicle of the German Air Force 1990-1999; New capabilities for the Eurofighter; English Electric Canberra. An Aircraft Full of Secrets; The Former Leipheim Air Base and its Air Base Museum; Medium Transport Helicopter Regiment 25 "Oberschwaben"; Rescuers in Distress. Civil helicopter leasing at MFG 5 in Nordholz. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-oxid-2.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-oxid-3.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:32 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/5561_8006.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The Chronicle of the German Air Force 2000-2009; "Frisian Flag". "European Air Refueling Training"; The VTOL transport aircraft Dornier Do 31; The "ACRO Team" of the FFS "A"; From the photo albums of our readers; The chronicle of the German Naval Air Forces 1990-1999; A drone for the Navy; The albatrosses of the German Navy. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-oxid-3.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-oxid-4.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:32 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/5561_8007.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The chronicle of the German Air Force 2010-2015; Unternehmen "Cowboy"; Fürstianer "Piggis" in formation flight; Dornier Do 29. An experimental aircraft for short take-off and landing; The air rescue and liaison squadrons of the Luftwaffe; Sikorsky/Weserflug WFS-64A Skycrane; The chronicle of the German naval aviators 2000-2018; The naval aviators of the GDR - From planning to deployment. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-oxid-4.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-oxid-5.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:32 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/5561_8008.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The Chronicle of the German Air Force 2015-2016; An Airbus for the "Open Skies"; A400M - Progress in the Tanker Role; Potez-Heinkel C.M.191. The Beginnings of German-French Cooperation; The Last Flight; From the Army Aviation Weapons School to the International Helicopter Training Centre; The Naval Helicopter Squadron of the National People's Army. The Naval Helicopter Squadron 18.<br><br>The history of the German Air Forces (Luftwaffe - Army Air Forces - Naval Air Forces) has hardly been treated in a summarised manner in its entirety, since its establishment in 1956. This new series aims to present the history and development of these separate branches of the German armed forces. Following the great success of the first seven issues, this issue covers the period 2015-2016 and the history of the International Helicopter Training Centre. The history of the NVA-LSK is also included again. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-oxid-5.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-Heft-9.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:28 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/5561_8009.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The history of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe, Army Air Forces and Naval Air Forces) has hardly been treated in a comprehensive manner since its formation in 1956. This series aims to present the history and development of these separate branches of the German armed forces. Following the success of the first nine editions, this issue covers the period 2017. The history of the NVA-LSK is also included again.<br><br>The contents: The Chronicle of the German Air Force. The year 2017; First Lieutenant Ludger "Lutz" Hölker. The sacrificial death of a Bundeswehr pilot; Bölkow Bo 46. test carrier for Derschmidt rotor; Vereinigte Flugtechnische Werke VAK 191 B; Reconnaissance Squadron 51 "Immelmann"; First "Sea Lion" handed over; The Lynx goes, the Tiger comes; The squadrons of the naval aviators of the National People's Army. The naval aviation squadron 28 "Paul Wieczorek". https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-Heft-9.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-Heft-10.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:45:05 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/5561_8010.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>Following the great success of the first issues, this issue covers the period 2018. The history of Hamburg aircraft construction with the development of the Hfb 320 Hansa Jet and the new Airbus H 145 helicopter are also covered in detail. The last naval air base - Nordholz - is highlighted from its beginning in imperial times to the present day. Special attention is paid to the colourful mills of the TaktLwG 31 "Boelcke".<br><br>The contents: The Chronicle of the German Air Force. The year 2018; HGamburger Flugzezugbau. HFB 320 Hansa Jet; Airbus Helicopters H145 LUH SAR. The Bundeswehr's new search and rescue helicopter; Colourful from Nörvenich; Bölkow Heli-Trainer; Nordholz. The last air base of the naval aviators; Refuelling stop in Neuburg. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Books/Air-Forces/Germany/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-Heft-10.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-Heft-11.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:45:05 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/5561_8011.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>Following the great success of the first issues, this issue covers the period 2019/2020. The history of Rhine aircraft construction with the development of the Fantrainer forms one focus, alongside the operational description of the "Air Policing" of the Tactical Air Force Squadron 74. Another focus is on the combat helicopters of the NVA, alongside the history of the Naval Aviation Squadron 1.<br><br>The contents: The Chronicle of the German Air Forces. The years 2019/2020; Air Policing of the Tactical Air Force Squadron 74; Rhine Aircraft Construction Fantrainer; Memories of the Fantrainer; Combat Helicopters of the NVA Land Forces; The MFG 1 - always the "first"; The P-3C is retired early. The naval aviators are looking for a successor. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz/Lang-Gerhard-Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-Heft-11.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz/Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-Heft-14.html Sat, 23 May 2026 07:30:07 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/5561_8014.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The history of the German Air Forces (Luftwaffe, Army Air Forces and Naval Air Forces) has hardly been treated in a comprehensive manner since its formation in 1956. This series aims to present the history and development of these separate branches of the German armed forces. This booklet focuses on the F-104 "Starfighter" and the events of 19 June 1962, the "Black Day of the Luftwaffe". In addition, the use of the Huntington Percival Pembroke by air force, naval aviators and army aviators is highlighted. Further topics are the chronicles of the LSK/NVA Fighter Squadron 3 "Vladimir Komarov" and the Naval Aviation Squadron 2 (MFG 2). https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz/Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-Heft-14.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz/Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-Heft-16.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:55:05 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/5561_8016.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The history of the German Air Forces (Luftwaffe-Heeresflieger-Marineflieger) has hardly been treated in a comprehensive manner since its establishment in 1956. This series aims to present the history and development of these separate branches of the German armed forces. This issue focuses on the development of the VJ-101C, the world's first supersonic VTOL aircraft. It also reports on the deployment of the F-84 "Thunderstreak" at Weapons School 30. Further topics are the introduction of the "Super Hercules" in the German Air Force, the farewell of the H-34G in the Army Air Forces, submarine hunting from the air, the "Neuburg Shark", as well as for the friends of the LSK/NVA the history of the fighter-bomber squadron 37 "Klement Gottwald". https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz/Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-Heft-16.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz/Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-Heft-18.html Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:05:04 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/5561_8018.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The main topic of the 18th issue is the deployment of the Douglas C-47, the first transport aircraft of the Bundeswehr. Another extensive topic is a report on the exercise "Rapid Pacific 2022", the largest exercise in the history of the German Air Force. Other articles are devoted to the retirement of the H-21C "Banane", the F-86 "Sabre", as well as the Dornier Do 28 A-1 of the Flugbereitschaft. On the NVA side, Transport Squadron 44 "Arthur Pieck" is dealt with and in the naval aviation section the replacement of the "Sea Kings" by the NH-90NTH "Sea Lion" is described.<br><br>The history of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe, Army Air Forces, Naval Air Forces) has hardly been summarised in its entirety since its formation in 1956. This series aims to present the history and development of these separate branches of the German armed forces. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz/Die-Deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-Heft-18.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz/Die-deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-Heft-22.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:55:08 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/5561_8022.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The history of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe, Army Air Forces and Naval Air Forces) has hardly been summarised in its entirety since its formation in 1956. This series aims to summarise the history and development of these separate branches of the German armed forces. The main topics of the 22nd edition are Tornados over the Baltic Sea (a very comprehensive report on the naval aviation Tornado fleet); Dornier Aerodyne - an extraordinary aircraft; Operation Allied Force. The Luftwaffe's Operational Wing 1 in Kosovo; Fighter Wing JG-2 "Yuri Gargarin"; Humanitarian aid for the Huthi. Successful helicopter mission of five Noratlas to Yemen in 1963; A king steps down. The end of the Sea King; Boeing P-8A Poseidon. The new naval reconnaissance aircraft. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz/Die-deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-Heft-22.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz/Die-deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-Issue23.html Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:15:06 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/5561_8023.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The history of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe, Army Aviation, Naval Aviation) has hardly been summarised in its entirety since its establishment in 1956. This series aims to present the history and development of these distinct branches of the German armed forces. The main topics of the 23rd edition are: Multi-purpose weapon MW-1. Its predecessors and successors; Bulls Eye 1979; Good things come to those who wait! SIGINT capability of the German Air Force; Fighter Wing JG-2 Yuri Gagarin; Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron 47; Cessna T-37 Tweety Bird. The basic trainer; 20 years of JaboG 35; Evacuation Tehran-Karachi-Tehran 1971. https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz/Die-deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-Issue23.html https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz/Die-deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-Issue-24.html Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:15:06 +0200 <img src='https://www.zinnfigur.com/out/pictures/generated/product/1/390_245_75/5561_8024.jpg' border=0 align='left' hspace=5>The history of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe, Army Aviation, Naval Aviation) has hardly been summarised in its entirety since its establishment in 1956. This series aims to present the history and development of these distinct branches of the German armed forces. The main topics of the 24th edition are: The Tornado School. TTTE in RAF Cottesmore; Squadron exchange in Trapani. 1./JG 74 Mölders - 18. Gruppo IAF; P-8A - How many should there be?; A beautiful Swiss woman in the Bundeswehr; The H 3 Sprinter helicopter from Vereinigte Flugtechnische Werke; Harry Kuhn Military Technical School; Saunders-Roe S.R. 177 a missile fighter for the Bundeswehr; An uncertain future. What will become of the BB-118? https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Books-Media/Book-series/Air-Forces/Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz/Die-deutschen-Luftstreitkraefte-im-Einsatz-1956-heute-Issue-24.html