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RAF Mustang and Thunderbolt Aces

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

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

MSRP old price: $22.95


Product Info

Title
RAF Mustang and Thunderbolt Aces
Publisher
Category
Author
Andrew Thomas
Publish Year
2010
Pages
96
Dimensions
7.25x9.75x.4"
NKG Part #
2147428367
MFG. Part #
OSPACE093
Type
Softcover
Series
ACE93

Description

The P-51 Mustang and P-47 Thunderbolt were the finest American fighters of World War 2, and both saw service with the RAF in substantial numbers. The RAF began flying the Mustang in 1944, using it to fly bomber escort missions, and deploying to support the ground campaigns in Italy and the Balkans. It was also flown by a number of Polish units in the RAF. The P-47 Thunderbolt was the best fighter available in CBI theatre, where it was flown by a number of aces against the Japanese, mainly in a ground support role. Although these two fighter types are most associated with the Americans, they performed an important role serving in the RAF.