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Corsair Aces of World War 2

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Aircraft of the Aces - World War II - Allies & Independents

MSRP old price: $22.95


Product Info

Title
Corsair Aces of World War 2
Publisher
Category
Author
Mark Styling
Publish Year
1995
Pages
96
Dimensions
7.5x9.5x.3"
NKG Part #
2147394115
MFG. Part #
OSPACE008
Type
Softcover
Series
ACE8

Description

The speed with which the Corsair was rushed into service as a land-based fighter obliged the pilots to learn on the job. The aircraft soon proved to be superior to the Japanese Zero and played a major part in the destruction of Japan’s elite air forces in the South Pacific. Later, in an effort to counter the Kamikaze threat, the Corsair was once again hurriedly pressed into service; this time in its originally intended role as a shipboard fighter. This versatile aircraft saw service with the US Navy and Marines, the British Fleet Air Arm and the RNZAF. Most of the 4FU pilots who recount their experiences within these pages considered it to be the best all-round fighter in the Pacific theatre.

Contents:

Guadalcanal Debut
More F4Us Arrive
Tororkina and Munda
The "Black Sheep" Squadron
US Navy Corsairs
Success in the South West
British Corsairs
The Central Pacific
Appendices