P-47 Thunderbolt Aces of the Ninth and Fifteenth Air Forces

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P-47 Thunderbolt Aces of the Ninth and Fifteenth Air Forces

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This book charts the story of the lesser known aces who flew the mighty Republic aircraft as a tactical fighter-bomber with the Ninth Air Force, rather than as a long-range escort. It also details the exploits of the Mediterranean-based 325th FG, which was the only P-47 group within the strategic Fifteenth Air Force. Thunderbolt aces within the Ninth Air Force, particularly, were rare, despite some 15 groups flying the fighter. Supporting troops on the ground rather than searching out aerial foes, was the name of the game for the men of the Ninth. However, with the Luftwaffe often opposing such sorties through to April 1945, more than 20 pilots had the opportunity to score five or more kills and 'make ace'.

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Introduction/Escorts and Dive-Bombing/Invasion Support/Southern Front/Continental Sweep/Ardennes Surprise/End Run/Appendices

Product details

Published 01 Dec 1999
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 100
ISBN 9781855329065
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 100 b/w; 40 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Aircraft of the Aces
Short code ACE 30
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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