Andrew Thomas

RAF Mustang and Thunderbolt Aces (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Davey, Chris

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks UK
• Seitenzahl: 96
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Februar 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781472801890
• Artikelnr.: 40469372

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

CHAPTER ONE
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