Dornier 335

Published in 1983 by Monogram Aviation Publications, this monograph provides an exhaustive technical study of the Dornier Do 335 Pfeil, the unique German heavy fighter of the Second World War known for its unconventional push-pull engine configuration. J. Richard Smith, a noted aviation historian, produced this work during a period when Monogram was establishing itself as the definitive source for highly detailed, archive-based studies of Luftwaffe aircraft. The book was created to offer modelers and aviation enthusiasts an authoritative resource on the aircraft’s development history, operational testing, and surviving airframes.

The design of the volume reflects Monogram's commitment to high-fidelity documentation, featuring an extensive collection of primary source photographs, technical drawings, and engineering schematics. By synthesizing rare documents and firsthand accounts, Smith sought to strip away the myths surrounding the Pfeil’s performance to provide a grounded engineering perspective. Upon its release, the book was received as an essential reference for the scale modeling community, praised for its clarity and the depth of its technical appendices.