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P-38 Lightning vs Ki-61 Tony: New Guinea 1943-44
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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P-38 Lightning vs Ki-61 Tony: New Guinea 1943-44
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Donald Nijboer
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Illustrated by Jim Laurier
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Illustrated by Gareth Hector
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Series | Duel |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:80 | Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 184 |
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Category/Genre | Australia, New Zealand & Pacific history Second world war |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781846039430
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Classifications | Dewey:940.54420995 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Imprint |
Osprey Publishing
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Publication Date |
10 March 2010 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
With its distinctive, twin-tailed design, the P-38 was one of the most recognizable fighter aircraft of World War II. It was also one of the best. The perfect balance of speed, firepower and range, it made a formable opponent during the crucial battles for the Solomon Islands and New Guinea. In response, the Japanese worked with the Germans to develop the Ki-61, a heavy air superiority fighter with an impressive array of firepower. In head-to-head match-ups, the P-38 proved the superior fighter, but individual duels often came down to the ability and experience of the individual pilots. This book recreates these fast, deadly duels in the skies of the Pacific using dramatic artwork and first-hand accounts.
Author Biography
Donald Nijboer is a freelance writer who lives in Toronto, Canada. He teaches courses in radio broadcasting at Humber College of Technology and Advanced Learning. His four books, Cockpit: An Illustrated History of World War II Aircraft Interiors, Gunner: An Illustrated History of World War II Aircraft Turrets and Gun Positions, Cockpits of the Cold War and Graphic War - The Secret Aviation Drawings and Illustrations of World War Two have been published by the Boston Mills Press. He has also written articles for Flight Journal, Aviation History and Aeroplane Monthly. This is his second Duel title for Osprey.
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