Spitfire Aces of Northwest Europe 1944-45

Informationen zum Autor Andrew Thomas is one of Britain's leading RAF researchers, having published numerous articles and books on the subject, as well as readily assisting other authors. Having joined the RAF to fly straight from school, he has maintained his enthusiastic interest in the history and development of his Service throughout his career. He has previously published six volumes on British and Commonwealth Aces in the renowned Osprey series. Klappentext 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.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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis CHAPTER ONE EARLY ENCOUNTERS CHAPTER TWO PREPARING FOR INVASION CHAPTER THREE NORMANDY CHAPTER FOUR ON TO THE RHINE CHAPTER FIVE INTO THE REICH CHAPTER SIX SURRENDER Appendices Colour plate commentary Index

Product details

• Authors: Andrew Thomas, Chris Thomas
• Assisted by: Postlethwaite Mark (Illustration), Chris Thomas (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.09.2014
• EAN: 9781782003380
• ISBN: 978-1-78200-338-0
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 187 mm x 250 mm x 9 mm
• Series: Aircraft of the Aces; Aircraft of the Aces; Aircraft of the Aces (Osprey)
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Europe, European History, HISTORY / Military / World War II, military history, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century, Air forces & warfare, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Warfare & defence, Second World War, Air forces and warfare, Modern warfare, c 1940 to c 1949, Military aircraft, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General