Dornier Do 335 - "Pfeil"

Published in 1985 by Podzun-Pallas-Verlag, this technical monograph provides a specialized study of the Dornier Do 335, a unique heavy fighter produced by Germany during the final stages of World War II. Heinz J. Nowarra, a prolific historian known for his detailed documentation of Luftwaffe aircraft, compiled this volume to analyze the unconventional push-pull engine configuration that defined the Pfeil, or Arrow. The book reflects the era's focus on granular aeronautical engineering history, aiming to capture the technical evolution of one of the war's most unusual airframes.

The work is designed as a focused reference for aviation enthusiasts and historians, emphasizing the design challenges Dornier faced in perfecting a tandem-engine layout that promised high speeds but struggled with developmental setbacks. Nowarra utilizes a combination of archival photographs and descriptive text to detail the aircraft's performance characteristics and its operational limitations. Within the niche field of German aviation literature, the title is recognized for its contribution to documenting the transition from propeller-driven aircraft to the dawn of the jet age.