American Nightfighter Aces of World War 2, Warren Thompson, Andrew Thomas

Автор: Goss Chris
Название: Jagdgeschwader 53 ‘Pik-As` Bf 109 Aces of 1940
ISBN: 1472818717 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472818713
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Boasting pilots who had been blooded in the Spanish Civil War, Jagdgeschwader 53 (JG 53) "Pik As" or "Ace of Spades" achieved great success in the skies over France and Britain in 1940. It was infamous among its opponents for the quality and caliber of its aces--men such as Werner M lders, Hans-Karl Mayer, and Rolf Pingel. These aces won numerous Knight's Crosses for their exploits in 1940, credited with 258 victories, with 51 pilots being killed or captured. This study follows these pilots of JG 53 into battle, telling the stories of their victories, losses, and ultimate fate.

Containing thirty-six profile illustrations depicting the drastic change in appearance of their aircraft over time, and complemented by thorough research, this book is a welcome addition to Osprey's popular Aircraft of the Aces series.

Автор: Toperczer Istvбn
Название: MiG-21 Aces of the Vietnam War
ISBN: 1472823567 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472823564
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Описание: Having learned their trade on the subsonic MiG-17, pilots of the Vietnamese People's Air Force (VPAF) received their first examples of the legendary MiG-21 supersonic fighter in 1966. Soon thrown into combat over North Vietnam, the guided-missile equipped MiG-21 proved a deadly opponent for the US Air Force, US Navy and US Marine Corps crews striking at targets deep in communist territory. Although the communist pilots initially struggled to come to terms with the fighter's air-search radar and weapons systems, the ceaseless cycle of combat operations quickly honed their skills.

Indeed, by the time the last US aircraft (a B-52) was claimed by the VPAF on 28 December 1972, no fewer than 13 pilots had become aces flying the MiG-21. Fully illustrated with wartime photographs and detailed colour artwork plates, and including enthralling combat reports, this book examines the many variants of the MiG-21 that fought in the conflict, the schemes they wore and the pilots that flew them.

Автор: Varriale Paolo
Название: Italian Aces of World War 1
ISBN: 1846034264 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781846034268
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Описание: When Volkswagen launched the Golf GTI, over thirty years ago, it could hardly have known the impact its compact and sporty model would have on the car-buying public. Through an uncertain birth to its class-topping iconic status of today, rarely does a new model of car make a whole new market segment for itself but the Golf was the original hot hatch, a car that others would copy but seldom equal.

Автор: Barry Ketley
Название: French Aces of World War 2
ISBN: 1855328984 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781855328983
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Описание: French pilots fought both for and against the allies during World War II. After the fall of France, many pilots achieved ace status flying with Vichy French squadrons, and in Russia flying Yaks on the Eastern Front. This volume includes many scale drawings of planes and archival photographs.

Автор: Chris Thomas
Название: Typhoon and Tempest Aces of World War 2
ISBN: 1855327791 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781855327795
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Описание: Originally designed as an interceptor, Hawker`s mighty Typhoon made a name for itself in the ground attack role. The follow-on Tempest V destroyed 638 V1s and 20 Me 262s in the final year of the war. This volume includes many scale drawings, archival photographs and interviews with leading Aces.