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PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA

ISBN-101846034221

ISBN-139781846034220

eBay Product ID (ePID)71116526

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Book TitleSpitfire Aces of Burma and the Pacific

Number of Pages96 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicMilitary / World War II, Modern / 20th Century, Military / Aviation

Publication Year2013

IllustratorYes, Davey, Chris

GenreHistory

AuthorAndrew Thomas

Book SeriesAircraft of the Aces Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight10.6 Oz

Item Length9.9 in

Item Width7.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2009-455633

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"Spitfire Aces of Burma and the Pacific by Andrew Thomas provides a good look at Spitfires and their pilots in some of the less publicized actions of WWII... The book describes 54 aces through the usual Osprey blend of good text, archival photos, and well-rendered color profiles." -- Air Classics (September 2009) "In addition to the usual superb collection of period photos, there are several pages of color profiles of the aircraft discussed in the book. The appendices include a full listing of men who were successful against the Japanese while flying the Spitfire as well as their tallies. In all, it is a book that should find a lot of interest with Spitfire fans in particular and those whose interest is in this theater of war in general. A great read that I know you will enjoy." -- Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness (April 2013) "If you're looking for compact, convenient coverage of Spitfire operations against Imperial Japan, grab Thomas' book." -- David L. Veres, www.cybermodeler.com (May 2013) "...a comprehensive history of the elite fighter pilots and the aircrafts that they flew. Andrew Thomas is one of Britain's leading RAF researchers..." -- Wonderpedia, " Spitfire Aces of Burma and the Pacific by Andrew Thomas provides a good look at Spitfires and their pilots in some of the less publicized actions of WWII... The book describes 54 aces through the usual Osprey blend of good text, archival photos, and well-rendered color profiles." - Air Classics (September 2009) "...a comprehensive history of the elite fighter pilots and the aircrafts that they flew. Andrew Thomas is one of Britain's leading RAF researchers..." - Wonderpedia "If you're looking for compact, convenient coverage of Spitfire operations against Imperial Japan, grab Thomas' book." - David L. Veres, www.cybermodeler.com (May 2013) "In addition to the usual superb collection of period photos, there are several pages of color profiles of the aircraft discussed in the book. The appendices include a full listing of men who were successful against the Japanese while flying the Spitfire as well as their tallies. In all, it is a book that should find a lot of interest with Spitfire fans in particular and those whose interest is in this theater of war in general. A great read that I know you will enjoy." - Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness (April 2013) From the Trade Paperback edition., "Spitfire Aces of Burma and thePacific by Andrew Thomas provides a good look at Spitfires and their pilots in some of the less publicized actions of WWII... The book describes 54 aces through the usual Osprey blend of good text, archival photos, and well-rendered color profiles." -Air Classics(September 2009), " Spitfire Aces of Burma and the Pacific by Andrew Thomas provides a good look at Spitfires and their pilots in some of the less publicized actions of WWII... The book describes 54 aces through the usual Osprey blend of good text, archival photos, and well-rendered color profiles." - Air Classics (September 2009) "...a comprehensive history of the elite fighter pilots and the aircrafts that they flew. Andrew Thomas is one of Britainâ€™s leading RAF researchers..." - Wonderpedia, " Spitfire Aces of Burma and the Pacific by Andrew Thomas provides a good look at Spitfires and their pilots in some of the less publicized actions of WWII... The book describes 54 aces through the usual Osprey blend of good text, archival photos, and well-rendered color profiles." - Air Classics (September 2009) "...a comprehensive history of the elite fighter pilots and the aircrafts that they flew. Andrew Thomas is one of Britain's leading RAF researchers..." - Wonderpedia

Series Volume Number87

Dewey Decimal940.544941

Table Of ContentChapter 1 Churchill Wing/Chapter 2 Darwin Operations/Chapter 3 Fighting Further North/Chapter 4 India and the Arakan/Chapter 5 Burma Finale/Chapter 6 Last Victory Appendices

SynopsisThe Japanese Army Air Force's invasion of Burma during 1941-42 was at first a huge success against the RAF who struggled to support the Chindit expedition on the ground. Yet the arrival of the Spitfire was to change the fortunes of the RAF and the outcome of the battle. Proving a huge boost to morale, the Spitfire played a large part in defeating the enemy and covering the subsequent Allied advance through Burma, protecting the ground troops and providing vital supplies. The arrival of Spitfire units at this crucial time also had an immediate effect in blunting enemy air raids on Calcutta and along the coast of East Bengal, whilst in Northern Australia, the Spitfire was called upon to defend against surprise raids by the Japanese. Covering the little documented aerial war over Burma, this book tells the stories of the 54 aces who flew against the Japanese, and also those who fought in India and Australia. Full-color artwork reveals the markings and paint schemes of this most-famous of British planes, whilst first-hand accounts and archive photographs bring the aerial battles of Burma, India and Australia to life.

LC Classification NumberD786