F9F Panther vs Communist AAA
korea 1950–53
$43.49
- Paperback
80 pages
- Release Date
29 August 2022
Summary
Jet Aces: F9F Panther vs Communist AAA in the Korean War
A detailed look at the deadly battle between US Navy F9F Panther jet fighter-bombers and communist anti-aircraft artillery (AAA) defenses that proliferated throughout the Korean War.
The F9F Panther was one of the many fighters converted for ground-attack duties, following an established US tradition. Originally designed as a jet fighter, in April 1951 it became the first jet to launch from a carrier w…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472850645 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1472850645 |
| Series: | Duel |
| Author: | Peter E. Davies, Jim Laurier, Gareth Hector |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 80 |
| Release Date: | 29 August 2022 |
| Weight: | 260g |
| Dimensions: | 246mm x 180mm x 8mm |
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Great pieces on development especially the F9F along with details of missions and descriptions of actions straight from the pilots themselves, superb photographs, colour profiles and all the other items we’re used to seeing in these brilliant publications are present and correct making it an easy purchase for those familiar with Osprey and a great introduction for those who aren’t but would like to try. – Simon Jakubowski * The Aviation Enthusiast Book Club *Both opponents’ tactics and gunnery are explored in depth in this study of the the adversaries. Containing full-colour illustrations including cockpit scenes and armament views, this innovative volume also includes a detailed analysis of the US Navy Panthers’ loss rates and their causes. – Gar Hatcher * Scale Aircraft Modelling *
About The Author
Peter E. Davies
Peter E. Davies has published over 30 books for Osprey. He has specialized in the aircraft of the Vietnam and Cold War, analyzing tactics, politics, and technologies in combat. First-hand interviews and unpublished material are a hallmark of his work. Peter has been a contributor to Aeroplane Monthly, Aviation News, and Aircraft Illustrated.
The illustrators for this volume are Gareth Hector (cover and battlescene) and Jim Laurier (armament, cockpit views, and engaging the enemy).
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