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  • F4F Wildcat vs A6M2-N "Rufe"

    Solomon Islands 1942–43

    Series Libro 155 - Duel
    An illustrated study of the oft-overlooked engagements between the iconic F4F Wildcat and Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force's 6M2-N "Rufe" floatplane during the Solomon Islands campaign.A number of unique confrontations took place between floatplanes and land-based fighters during the fierce aerial battles fought above the Solomon Islands throughout 1942–43. Whilst the most famous Battle of ... Leer más

    $17.99 USD

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  • F4U Corsair versus A6M Zero-sen

    Rabaul and the Solomons 1943–44

    Series Libro 119 - Duel
    The aerial clashes between the iconic Corsair and Zero-sen translated into a contest of speed and altitude for the former, versus the latter's outstanding agility and range.Whilst the F4U Corsair eventually proved to be a superior fighter in Pacific operations, its introduction into combat in this theatre initially demonstrated its weaknesses. Indeed, the 'Saint Valentine's Day Massacre' debacle ... Leer más

    $17.49 USD

  • P-47D Thunderbolt vs Ki-43-II Oscar

    New Guinea 1943–44

    Series Libro 103 - Duel
    Although New Guinea's Thunderbolt pilots faced several different types of enemy aircraft in capricious tropical conditions, by far their most common adversary was the Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa, codenamed 'Oscar' by the Allies.These two opposing fighters were the products of two radically different design philosophies. The Thunderbolt was heavy, fast and packed a massive punch thanks to its ... Leer más

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  • P-39/P-400 Airacobra vs A6M2/3 Zero-sen

    New Guinea 1942

    Series Libro 87 - Duel
    After the huge advances made in the early months of the Pacific war, it was in remote New Guinea where the advance of Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force (IJNAF) A6M Zero-sen fighters was first halted due to a series of offensive and defensive aerial battles ranging from treetop height up to 30,000 ft.Initially, the IJNAF fought Australian Kittyhawks, but by May 1942 they had fought themselves into ... Leer más

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  • Aces Against Japan II

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  • U.S. Aircraft Carriers 1939–45

    Series series Casemate Illustrated Special
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  • Vought F4 Corsair

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