The plane that changed the face of aerial combat. Sleek, deadly, and revolutionary—the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was Germany’s premier fighter aircraft during World War II. In this gripping account, Martin Caidin explores the design genius of Willy Messerschmitt, the evolution of the Me 109, and its dominance in the skies over Europe. Packed with technical detail, combat stories, and historical insight, this volume captures the spirit of a machine that became a legend—and the men who flew it into history.