20th twentieth century
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aeroplane
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airplanes
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Author_Mark Postlethwaite
battle
bomber escort mission
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conflict
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P-47 Thunderbolt
P-51
plane
RAF
Second World War 2 II
strategy
tactic
victory
WWII WW2
Product details
- ISBN 9781846039799
- Weight: 312g
- Dimensions: 184 x 248mm
- Publication Date: 10 Apr 2010
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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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.
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. This is his eleventh title in the Osprey Aircraft of the Aces Series.
