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Spitfire Aces of Burma and the Pacific
Description
The history of the 54 aces who flew Spitfires over Burma, India and Australia, with first-hand accounts and full-colour artwork revealing how this much-loved plane changed the fortunes of the Allied forces against the Japanese Army Air Force.
The arrival of the Spitfire in Burma came at a crucial time as the RAF struggled against the Japanese to support the Chindit operation on the ground. Proving a huge boost to morale, the Spitfire played a large part in defeating the enemy, and covering the subsequent Allied advance through Burma, protecting the ground troops and providing vital supplies. Covering this little documented aerial war, this book tells the stories of the 54 aces who flew against the Japanese, and also those who fought in India and Australia.
Full-colour artwork reveals the markings and paint schemes of this most-famous of British planes, whilst first-hand accounts and archive photographs bring the aerial battles of Burma, India and Australia to life.
Table of Contents
Chapter 2 Darwin Operations
Chapter 3 Fighting Further North
Chapter 4 India and the Arakan
Chapter 5 Burma Finale
Chapter 6 Last Victory
Appendices
Product details
| Published | 20 Feb 2013 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 96 |
| ISBN | 9781472801739 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 105 b/w; 32 col |
| Series | Aircraft of the Aces |
| Short code | ACE 87 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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