Spitfire Aces of North Africa and Italy

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Description

Essential coverage of the key part played by the iconic Spitfire in the desert campaign during 1942-43, and in the destruction of the Luftwaffe in Sicily, Italy and the Balkans from mid-1943 through to VE Day.

Although most famous for their role in the Battle of Britain, many Spitfire squadrons also served in the Mediterranean theatre, aiding the Allied victories in North Africa and later in the invasion of Italy. Numerous pilots, both Royal Air Force and South African Spitfire squadrons, made ace during these engagements. This book tells their story.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter One – Desert beginning
Chapter Two – Operation Torch and beyond
Chapter Three – Landing in Sicily
Chapter Four – Slow grind up of Italy
Chapter Five – Southern France and the Balkans
Chapter Six – Valediction
Appendices

Product details

Published Feb 20 2013
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 96
ISBN 9781472801913
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 86 b/w; 1 col
Series Aircraft of the Aces
Short code ACE 98
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Andrew Thomas

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Chris Davey

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