Edward M Young

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F6F Hellcat: Philippines 1944Paperback, 22 November 2022

F6F Hellcat: Philippines 1944
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Part of Series
Dogfight
Print Length
80 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Osprey Publishing (UK)
Date Published
22 Nov 2022
ISBN-10
1472850564
ISBN-13
9781472850560

Description

Using maps, contemporary photographs, and new artwork, this book examines the Hellcat and the naval aviators who flew them.

Joining combat in the Pacific in late 1943, the Hellcat squadrons soon demonstrated their ascendency over their Japanese opponents, culminating in the great "Marianas Turkey Shoot" during the Battle of the Philippine Sea in June 1944. The fighter proved to be a dream for pilots to fly, allowing both novice and veteran Naval Aviators alike to prevail in largescale aerial combats. From October 1944 to January 1945, the Fast Carriers supported General MacArthur's invasion of the Philippines.

Featuring specially commissioned armament views and battlescenes, this book covers the key role played by Naval Aviators flying the Hellcat into action during the Fast Carrier Task Force's strikes against the Philippines in September and October 1944. Using maps, contemporary photographs, and technical diagrams, the volume examines the highly effective tactics used to prevail against large enemy formations, and reveals the training that underpinned the success enjoyed by the Naval Aviators and their Hellcats. The key combat actions are vividly described through 3D ribbon diagrams providing a step-by-step depiction of the main dogfights featured in the book, as well as action reports, both from previously unknown pilots and from more famous Hellcat aces.

Product Details

Author:
Edward M Young
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
22 November 2022
Dimensions:
24.74 x 18.57 x 0.58 cm
ISBN-10:
1472850564
ISBN-13:
9781472850560
Language:
English
Location:
New York
Pages:
80
Series:
Weight:
258.55 gm

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