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Mustang and Thunderbolt Aces of the Pacific and CBI

By John Stanaway
Series: Aircraft of the Aces
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Mustang and Thunderbolt Aces of the Pacific and CBI by John Stanaway delves into the exploits of American fighter aces in the Pacific and China-Burma-India (CBI) theatres during World War II. The book highlights numerous elite pilots who flew the famed P-51 Mustang and P-47 Thunderbolt, detailing their impactful combat missions and personal stories. Rich with historical context and engaging narratives, it's an insightful look at aerial warfare and the pilots' contributions to the Allied victory.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the history of aerial combat and the exploits of fighter aces during World War II. It offers detailed narratives and insights into the pilots' experiences and the legendary aircraft they flew across the Pacific and CBI theatres.

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Mustang and Thunderbolt Aces of the Pacific and CBI

Although better known for their exploits over the war torn skies of Germany and Italy, the USAAF's premier fighters, the P-47 and P-51, also made contributions to the victory against Japan from 1943 onwards.

Although far better known for their exploits over the war torn skies of Germany and Italy, the USAAF's premier fighters, the P-47 and P-51, also made significant contributions to the victory against Japan from 1943 onwards.

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Although far better known for their exploits over the war-torn skies of Germany and Italy, the USAAF's premier fighters, the P-47 and P-51, also made significant contributions to the victory against Japan from 1943 onwards.

Mustang and Thunderbolt Aces of the Pacific and CBI relates the appearance of the Allison-engined A-36As and P-51As over Rangoon from India in November 1943, the 1st Air Commando Group in China, P-47s over the jungles of New Guinea in 1943, escorting B-29s on long-range bombing sorties against the Home Islands in 1944-45 and elsewhere.

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For enthusiasts of the P-47 and P-51 aircraft, Mustang and Thunderbolt Aces of the Pacific and CBI provides a well-documented history, focusing on the key figures and aerial battles involving these planes. Richly illustrated with numerous photos, it appeals to historians of the Pacific theatre and readers interested in World War II air combat narratives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781855327801

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 100 b/w; 40 col

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mike Chappell
  • Illustrated by Tom Tullis

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 378g

Pages: 100

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Education & Reference European History History & Military John Stanaway Military History Non-Fiction Series: Aircraft of the Aces

About the Author

John Stanaway has written two best-selling volumes in the Aces series both covering the exploits of the greatest Pacific fighter of them all, the P-38 Lightning. He was also an official historian of the National P-38 Pilots’ Association.

Tom has illustrated a number of books in both the Aces and Combat Aircraft series. He was the first artist to produce material for Osprey Aviation electronically. Tom's most recent work can be found in Aces 26 and Combat Aircraft 16 and 20

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