Spitfire Aces of Northwest Europe 1944-45

Spitfire Aces of Northwest Europe 1944-45
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 146
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ISBN-10 : 9781782003403
ISBN-13 : 1782003401
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Book Synopsis Spitfire Aces of Northwest Europe 1944-45 by : Andrew Thomas

Download or read book Spitfire Aces of Northwest Europe 1944-45 written by Andrew Thomas and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-20 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the bitter air fighting over Western Europe during the last year of the war, no fewer than 37 pilots became aces flying Merlin-engined Spitfires, whilst 72 other aces increased their scores flying them. This book traces the achievements of the pilots flying the iconic Spitfire in Northwest Europe, and examines how the steady technological improvements that were made throughout the Spitfire's service life improved its capabilities in the air. Based at airfields throughout southern England, Merlin engine Spitfires provided the bulk of the air cover for the D-Day landings and it was an RCAF Spitfire which claimed the first ever ME 262 jet kill. 36 colour profiles covering a broad spectrum of nationalities, units, pilots, theatres and markings complement thorough research throughout this comprehensive account of these crucial fighter aircraft.


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