Author: Nijboer, Donald
Publisher: Osprey Pub Co
Year: 2010
ISBN: 9781846039430
Binding: Soft Cover
Book Condition: As New
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Description:
New book, 80 pages, DUE26. With its distinctive twin-tailed design, the P-38 was one of the most recognisable fighter aircraft of World War II. It was also one of the best. The perfect balance of speed, firepower and range, it made a formidable opponent during crucial battles for the Soloman Islands and New Guinea. In response, the Japanes worked with the Germans to develop the Ki-61, a heavy air superiority fighter with an impressive array of firepower. In head-to-head matchups, the P-38 proved to be the superior fighter, but individual duals often came down to the ability and experience of the pilots involved. This book recreates these fast, deadly duels in the skies of the Pacific through dramatic artwork, technical analysis, and first hand accounts.