Title:
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B-29 HUNTERS OF THE JAAF
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By: |
Koji Takaki, Jim Laurier (Illus), Henry Sakaida |
Format: |
Electronic book text |
List price:
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£12.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
1782005684 |
ISBN 13: |
9781782005681 |
Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC (DIGITAL) |
Pub. date: |
20 October, 2012 |
Series: |
Aviation Elite Units |
Pages: |
128 |
Description: |
'B-29!' No other term struck such terror in the hearts of the Japanese public during World War 2 than this single, most-hated name. This book details the exploits of the 'Dragon Slayers' who, flying the single- and twin-engined fighters, exacted a heavy toll on the AAF Boeing bombers using a range of tactics including ramming. |
Synopsis: |
B-29!' No other term struck such terror in the hearts of the Japanese public during World War 2 than this single, most-hated name. It was then only natural that the pilots who attempted to shoot these high-flying Boeing bombers out of the skies over Tokyo, Nagasaki, Hiroshima and Kobe should become known as the elite of the Japanese Army Air Force. This book details the exploits of the 'Dragon Slayers' who, flying the very latest singleand twin-engined fighters, exacted a heavy toll on the AAF Boeing bombers using a range of tactics including ramming. |
Illustrations: |
126 b/w; 51 col |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |