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Spitfire Aces of Burma and the Pacific

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

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

MSRP old price: $22.95


Product Info

Title
Spitfire Aces of Burma and the Pacific
Publisher
Category
Author
Andrew Thomas
Publish Year
2009
Pages
96
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147402518
MFG. Part #
OSPACE087
Type
Softcover
Series
ACE87

Description

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-color 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.