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F4U Corsair vs Ki-84 "Frank" - Pacific Theater 1945 (Paperback) Loot Price: R434
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F4U Corsair vs Ki-84 "Frank" - Pacific Theater 1945 (Paperback): Edward M. Young

F4U Corsair vs Ki-84 "Frank" - Pacific Theater 1945 (Paperback)

Edward M. Young; Illustrated by Jim Laurier, Gareth Hector

Series: Duel

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The Vought Corsair was the first American single-engined fighter to exceed 400 mph and establish dominance over the legendary Mitsubishi Type Zero-sen. The Ki-84 Hayate was introduced by the Japanese specifically to counter this growing American dominance of the skies over the Pacific. Built in greater numbers than any other late war Japanese fighter, nearly 3000 were completed between 1944 and 1945. This volume examines the clashes between the Corsair and Ki-84 in the closing stages of the war, revealing how Corsair pilots had to adapt their techniques and combat strategies to adapt to these newer types. It also reveals how the kill rate was largely driven by the reduced quality of fighter pilots after the high casualty rates inflicted on the Japanese air force during the air battles over the Solomon Islands.

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Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Duel
Release date: May 2016
Authors: Edward M. Young
Illustrators: Jim Laurier (Illustrator) • Gareth Hector (Illustrator)
Dimensions: 248 x 184 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN-13: 978-1-4728-1460-9
Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Air forces & warfare
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > Battles & campaigns
Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > Military vehicles
Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > Second World War
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
Books > History > World history > From 1900 > Second World War
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LSN: 1-4728-1460-6
Barcode: 9781472814609

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