Tempest Squadrons of the RAF

Informationen zum Autor Chris Thomas Klappentext Hawker's charismatic Tempest V entered RAF service just in time to be the most successful counter to the V1 flying bomb assault on southern England in the summer of 1944. With more than 800 of the robot missiles to its credit, Tempest V units then crossed the Channel to lock horns with the best the Luftwaffe had to offer - Fw 190D-9s, Ta 152s, Me 262s and Bf 109G/Ks - achieving an impressive kill/loss ratio in aerial combat. With incredibly detailed aircraft profiles and exciting combat reports this title covers the full history of Tempest squadrons, from their initial design and combat experience in World War 2 through to their post-war role and the eventual decline of this iconic British fighter.In the final six months of World War 2 the Tempest V was pitted against some of the Luftwaffe's most advanced fighter types. Focusing on these epic clashes, this title will appeal to aviation enthusiasts, modellers and anyone interested in the aerial combat of World War 2. Zusammenfassung In the final six months of World War 2 the Tempest V was pitted against some of the Luftwaffe's most advanced fighter types. Focusing on these epic clashes, this title is ideal for aviation enthusiasts, modellers and anyone interested in the aerial combat of World War 2. Inhaltsverzeichnis Into Service Tempest versus the 'Flak Target Apparatus' Tempest Joins 'Second TAF' To India Cold War Fighter-Bomber Tempest VI - Middle East Fighter-Bomber Firedog and Farewell Appendices Colour Plates Commentary Index

Product details

• Authors: Chris Thomas, Chris (Author) Thomas
• Assisted by: Mark Postlethwaite (Illustration), Chris Thomas (Illustration), Chris (Author) Thomas (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.11.2016
• EAN: 9781472814548
• ISBN: 978-1-4728-1454-8
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 180 mm x 244 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Combat Aircraft; Combat Aircraft
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; History, European History, HISTORY / Military / World War II, military history, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century, Military vehicles, Air forces & warfare, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Warfare & defence, United Kingdom, Great Britain, General and world history, Air forces and warfare, Modern warfare, c 1940 to c 1949, History and Archaeology, Military aircraft