This volume details the experiences of 107 elite American aces in combat against the Japanese. The highest scoring US pilots of World War 2 fought against the Japanese Army Air Force and Imperial Japanese Navy over the jungles of New Guinea and the Philippines. Flying P-38s and P-47s, men such as Dick Bong and Thomas McGuire won the Medal of Honor for their successes in combat in 1943-45. 'Twelve to One' is a rare document that details the 'tricks of the trade' employed by these men. This volume also includes biographies of ...
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This volume details the experiences of 107 elite American aces in combat against the Japanese. The highest scoring US pilots of World War 2 fought against the Japanese Army Air Force and Imperial Japanese Navy over the jungles of New Guinea and the Philippines. Flying P-38s and P-47s, men such as Dick Bong and Thomas McGuire won the Medal of Honor for their successes in combat in 1943-45. 'Twelve to One' is a rare document that details the 'tricks of the trade' employed by these men. This volume also includes biographies of the men whose tips for aerial combat make up the text, and the V Fighter Command Manual.
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Like New. Fine. Softbound 8vo. Osprey Aircraft of the Aces Series #61. 'Twelve to One' is a wartime manual detailing the 'tricks of the trade' employed against the Japanese by American aces of the Fifth Air Force's V Fighter Command. This rare document is reproduced in this book, together with concise biographies of each of the men. Some 36 all-new profiles and over 90 photographs illustrate this work. 128pp. Index, biblio. B/w photos, color illus. 1st ed. > Language: English | > Size: 8vo | > Media/Binding: Soft cover |
Add this copy of ? Twelve to One? V Fighter Command Aces of the Pacific to cart. $41.58, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Osprey Publishing.
Add this copy of ? Twelve to One? V Fighter Command Aces of the Pacific to cart. $72.71, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Osprey Publishing.
