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American Spitfire Aces of World War 2

By Andrew Thomas

American Spitfire Aces of World War 2 Social Sciences

American Spitfire Aces of World War 2

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The first few American volunteers flew Spitfires with the RAF during the Battle of Britain. Many more joined their ranks, often posing as "Canadians", eventually forming three Eagle squadrons who earned a fierce fighting reputation. When the United States entered the war the Eagle fighter sections were issued with Spitfires and eventually transferred to the Eighth Air Force. In just two years of service with the USAAF, 22 pilots claimed five or more victories flying the Spitfire, whilst a further two dozen aces claimed part of their total flying them, a testament to their skill and success at the controls of this legendary warbird. Discover the experiences of a variety of American aces in their own words through first-hand accounts, interviews and combat reports, in a thrilling read that transports the reader from the Battle of Britain to the deserts of North Africa to Fortress Europe itself.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
96
Release Date:
2007-10-23
Publication Date:
2007-11-01
Publisher:
Bloomsbury USA
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1846032024
ISBN13:
9781846032028
Weight:
308 g
Height:
186 cm
Width:
248 cm
Thickness:
7 cm
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