Pacific Profiles Volume 14: Allied Bombers: B-25 Mitchell series Australia;New Guinea and the Solomons 1942-1945

di Michael Claringbould (Autore)

Avonmore Books, 2024

The Pacific Profiles series presents the most accurate WWII profiles of Allied and Japanese aircraft which served throughout Australia;New Guinea the South Pacific. This Volume 14 covers those B-25;PBJ & F-10 Mitchell models which served in these theatres from March 1942 until the end of the war. Mitchells served a total of 21 USAAF bomber and reconnaissance squadrons;plus others were operated by the USMC;RAAF and NEIAF. Most profiles are presented for the first time;alongside markings derivations;including squadron heraldry and codes. Until now there has been a paucity of markings material about many of these units. Each profile is supported by photos and/or documentation;along with a brief history of each aircraft. Wide-ranging primary reference material is cited including assignment data;wreck reports;squadron records;colour photography;maintenance logs;diaries and factory markings specifications. A brief summary history of each unit and associated markings rationale accompanies the text. The author is world-renowned for his expertise on the Pacific air war. Never before have Pacific Mitchells and their colourful markings been illustrated with such breadth;accuracy and detail.

• Autore: Michael Claringbould
• Editore: Avonmore Books
• Anno: 2024
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 136 p.
• Dimensioni: 250 x 176 mm
• EAN: 9780645700473

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