| Merk | Osprey |
|---|---|
| Referentie | OY67859 |
| Soort product | Boeken over vliegtuigen |
Productbeschrijving : Boek Aviation Elite Units 14 – 49th Fighter Group Aces
Boek Aviation Elite Units 14 – 49th Fighter Group Aces
The 49th FG was felt to Australia in early 1942 to help stem the tide of Japanese conquest in Java.
Too late to save the island, the group Went into action in the defense of Darwin, Australia, Where the Forty-Niners’ handful of P-40E Warhawks Were thrown into battle Alongside survivors from the Forces That Defeated HAD Fled from the Philippines and Java .
This book assesses the outstanding performance of the 49th FG, pitted against superior Japanese forces.
By VJ-Day the group HAD refunded 668 aerial victories and won three Distinguished Unit Citations and ten campaign stars for outstanding efforts icts.
Author : William N.Hess
Publisher : Osprey
ISBN : 1-84176-785-9
Language : English
Size : 18.60×24.90cm
Number of pages : 128
Binding : broché
Date of publication : 00/08/2004
