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P-51 Mustang vs Fw 190

Europe 1943–45
By Martin Bowman
Series: Duel
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In P-51 Mustang vs Fw 190, Martin Bowman delves into the aerial confrontations between these iconic WWII fighter aircraft. The book explores the design, development, and operational history of both planes, which were pivotal to the air battles over Europe. With detailed narratives and expert analysis, it examines how these two formidable fighters clashed in the skies, shaping the air warfare tactics of the era.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in aviation history and World War II military engagements. It offers an in-depth comparison of two iconic fighter planes, examining their design, performance, and roles in aerial dogfights. Readers fascinated by strategic aerial tactics and technological advancements in military aircraft will find this exploration especially captivating.

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P-51 Mustang vs Fw 190

Discover the design and development history of these two legendary warplanes. Relive the thrill and terror of a dogfight when these two rivals went head-to-head in combat.

Discover the design and development history of these two legendary warplanes. Relive the thrill and terror of a dogfight when these two rivals went head-to-head in combat.

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Discover the history of a classic duel as the finest American and German pilots are pitted against each other in the war-torn skies over Europe, in two of the most advanced fighter planes of the age, the P-51 Mustang and the Fw 190.

This first book in the Duel series describes the design and development of these rivals and analyses the strengths and weaknesses of each fighter through an examination of the key elements of airframe, engine, armament, and flying characteristics. Also explored is the training the combatants received, providing an insight into the lives of the pilots.

Cockpit digital artwork allows the reader to relive the thrill and terror of a dogfight as these two evenly matched opponents battled for supremacy in the skies above Europe.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846031892

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 40 b/w; 23 col

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mark Postlethwaite
  • Illustrated by Jim Laurier

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 306g

Pages: 80

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Education & Reference European History History & Military Martin Bowman Military History Non-Fiction Series: Duel

About the Author

Martin Bowman has written more than a dozen titles on the ‘Mighty Eighth’ over the past 20 years including three highly-successful volumes in Osprey’s Combat Aircraft series. He has interviewed many veterans over the years.

Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives in New Hampshire. He attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, from 1974-78, and since he graduated with honours, he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon. Jim completed all the digital artwork in this volume.

Mark Postlethwaite is a leading aviation artist and illustrator of the covers for Osprey Publishing's Aircraft of the Aces and Combat Aircraft series. Mark completed the battlescene painting in this volume.

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