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Hellcat vs Shiden/Shiden-Kai - Pacific Theater 1944-45 (Paperback) Loot Price: R344
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Hellcat vs Shiden/Shiden-Kai - Pacific Theater 1944-45 (Paperback): Tony Holmes

Hellcat vs Shiden/Shiden-Kai - Pacific Theater 1944-45 (Paperback)

Tony Holmes; Illustrated by Jim Laurier, Gareth Hector; Cover design or artwork by Gareth Hector

Series: Duel

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By the early months of 1944 in the Pacific, the US Navy's burgeoning force of carrier-based F6F-3/5 Hellcats had pretty much wiped the skies clear of Japanese fighters during a series of one-sided aerial engagements. However, starting in October they faced the superb Kawanishi N1K1/2 Shiden/Shiden-Kai, a formidable fighter with improved armament, a powerful engine and excellent manoeuvrability that in contrast to earlier Japanese fighters had the ability to withstand a greater degree of battle damage.

Japanese pilots using this aircraft would claim more than 170 aerial victories over Kyushu and whilst escorting Kamikazes attacking Allied ships off Okinawa. US Navy Hellcat pilots in turn were credited with many of the scores of Shiden-Kais that were downed attempting to defend Japan. This fully illustrated book compares these two fascinating aircraft, using specially commissioned artwork, first-hand accounts and a thorough technical analysis.

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Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Duel
Release date: 2019
Authors: Tony Holmes (Editor)
Illustrators: Jim Laurier (Illustrator) • Gareth Hector (Illustrator)
Cover artist: Gareth Hector (Illustrator)
Dimensions: 248 x 184 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN-13: 978-1-4728-2974-0
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: 1-4728-2974-3
Barcode: 9781472829740

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