American Nightfighter Aces of World War 2

Name: American Nightfighter Aces of World War 2
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SKU: 9781846033063
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By Andrew Thomas and Warren Thompson

Series: Aircraft of the Aces

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American Nightfighter Aces of World War 2 by Andrew Thomas and Warren Thompson explores the crucial role of American nightfighters in the aerial combat of World War II. The book delves into the challenges these pilots faced, including operating in darkness and adverse weather. With engaging narratives and detailed accounts, it highlights the bravery and skill of these unsung heroes in achieving critical victories during the conflict.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the intense aerial battles of World War II and are particularly interested in learning about the unsung heroes of the night skies. Filled with detailed accounts and historical insights, it focuses on the bravery and skills of the pilots who flew challenging missions in darkness, offering a unique perspective on the war's aviation history.

American Nightfighter Aces of World War 2

An illustrated description of the famous US Nightfighter aces and their planes.

Description

An illustrated description of the famous US Nightfighter aces and their planes.

The Americans lagged behind their European contemporaries in military aviation in the late 1930s, and it took the Battle of Britain to awaken America to the necessity of having aircraft that could defend targets against night-time attack by bomber aircraft.

American Nightfighter Aces of World War 2 examines the numerous aircraft types that were used by the US in this role, beginning with the early stop-gap conversions like the TBM Avenger, Lockheed Ventura, and the A-20 Havoc (P-70).

It goes on to detail the combat history of the newer, radar-equipped Hellcats, Corsairs, and Black Widows that were designed to seek out enemy aircraft and which registered most of the kills made by the Navy, Marine Corps, and USAAF in 1944–45.

With full-colour profiles and rare photographs, this is an absorbing account of an underestimated flying force: the American Nightfighters.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846033063

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 80 b/w; 32 col

Contributors:

Illustrated by Chris Davey
Illustrated by Mark Postlethwaite

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 372g

Pages: 96

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Andrew Thomas Education & Reference History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Series: Aircraft of the Aces Warren Thompson

About the Author

Warren Thompson has had numerous books and magazine articles published over the past 30 years. His interest in the role of the American nightfighter in World War 2 has spanned this entire length of time, although he has also been successful in writing on the Korean War and Vietnam. Thompson has written books for Osprey since 1990, including the Aces volumes on the 4th and 51st Fighter Wings in the Korean War, and a Combat Aircraft title on the F-117 in Operation Desert Storm.

Andrew Thomas is one of Britain's leading RAF researchers, having published numerous articles and books on the subject, as well as readily assisting other authors. Having joined the RAF to fly straight from school, he has maintained his enthusiastic interest in the history and development of his Service throughout his career. He has previously published six volumes on British and Commonwealth Aces in the renowned Osprey series.

Chris Davey has illustrated more than 20 titles for Osprey's Aircraft of the Aces, Combat Aircraft and Elite Units series since 1994. Based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, and one of the last traditional airbrush artists in the business, he has become the artist of choice for both USAAF fighters and RAF subject matter.