Casemate Publishers | German Night Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe 1943-45

Reviewed by Kevin Williams

Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Author(s): Neil Page & Jean-Louis Roba
Publishing date: 2025
ISBN: 978-1-63624-554-6 (Softcover)
Pages: 128

My experience thus far with Casemate books, has been somewhat limited to the Men/Battles/Weapons series, all of which have a lot going to recommend them, and this volume on British WWI aircraft, promises to be of just as high a quality. Printed on good quality paper, this particular volume (softcover), is just brimming with photos, utilizing nice wartime images, mostly black & white.

Contents

This is Volume two of a spiffy new two volume set from Casemate re: German night fighter aces, a complement to their volume on German day fighters. Many of the types listed will be of interest to those with a penchant for WWII night fighters. (Will we also see books of this nature on US and British night fighters as well? I can only hope). Types covered are: Ju 88, Bf 110, Do 217, Me 262, He 219, etc.

With the exception of the Do 217, large scale modelers do have choices regarding the Bf 110, He 219, Me 262 and Ju 88, though conversion kits of some sort will be required to accurately recreate certain specific night fighter variants.

Several former aces relive interesting tales from their night fighter experiences, a nice bonus.

The interesting color profile drawings appear to be the work of aviation artist Claes Sundin, but I don't see his name referenced anywhere.

Photo Samples

The numerous photos & illustrations obviously form the backbone of this book, and for me, this is a true blessing, as I can never seem to get enough great photos, and this book certainly has them.

For any and all fans of WWII night fighters and German aircraft in particular, this book is bound to please.

Summation

On a scale of 1 to 10, I’d rate this book as a solid 10, no question about it. Topping out at 128 pages of iconic WWII German fighter aircraft, facts, anecdotes and history, it is highly recommended.

Worthy of note, perhaps, is the reality that the Germans used many modified standard types for the NF role, with but a spattering (He 219, Ta 154) being truly dedicated mission specific types.

My review copy compliments of Casemate Publishers. Thanks a ton to Casemate, it's a truly splendid piece of reference work, and one that will surely fill the bill for any WWII aviation enthusiast/modeler that has a passion for night fighters from the WWII time-frame.

© Kevin Williams 2026

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This review was published on Wednesday, August 26 2026; Last modified on Sunday, September 06 2026