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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
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Chris Thomas is the Air-Britain specialist on the Hawker Typhoon. He has had profile illustrations published in Air Enthusiast, Aeroplane Monthly, Flypast and Le Fana de l’Aviation, as well as illustrating Osprey titles including COM 86 and ACE 122.Chris Thomas is the Air-Britain specialist on the Hawker Typhoon. He has had profile illustrations published in Air Enthusiast, Aeroplane Monthly, Flypast and Le Fana de l’Aviation, as well as illustrating Osprey titles including COM 86 and ACE 122.Mark Postlethwaite was born in Leicestershire in 1964 and has developed a lifelong passion for aviation history. He first worked as a photographer before turning his attention solely to artwork, and is now highly regarded in his field for the quality and accuracy of his work. He became the youngest elected member of the Guild of Aviation Artists in 1991. Mark is a valued Osprey artist and has contributed to more than 100 of its books.
