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RAF Mustang and Thunderbolt Aces
Description
A look at the RAF service of the two most recognizable American-built fighters.
The P-51 Mustang and P-47 Thunderbolt were the finest American fighters of World War 2, and both saw service with the RAF in substantial numbers. The RAF began flying the Mustang in 1944, using it to fly bomber escort missions, and deploying to support the ground campaigns in Italy and the Balkans. It was also flown by a number of Polish units in the RAF. The P-47 Thunderbolt was the best fighter available in CBI theatre, where it was flown by a number of aces against the Japanese, mainly in a ground support role.
Although these two fighter types are most associated with the Americans, this book details the important role they performed serving in the RAF.
Table of Contents
EARLY DAYS
CHAPTER TWO
D-DAY AND 'DOODLEBUGS'
CHAPTER THREE
LONG-RANGE ESCORT
CHAPTER FOUR
ITALY AND THE BALKANS
CHAPTER FIVE
THUNDERBOLTS OVER BURMA
CHAPTER SIX
VALEDICTION
Appendices
Colour plates
Commentary
Index
Product details
| Published | Feb 20 2013 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 96 |
| ISBN | 9781472801890 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 80 b/w; 36 col |
| Series | Aircraft of the Aces |
| Short code | ACE 93 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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