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359TH FIGHTER GROUP
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| By: |
Jack Smith |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£16.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
184176440X |
| ISBN 13: |
9781841764405 |
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| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
25 September, 2002 |
| Series: |
Aviation Elite Units No. 10 |
| Pages: |
128 |
| Description: |
The 359th Fighter Group first saw action on 13 December 1943, it initially flew bomber escort sweeps in P47s, before converting to th P-51 in April 1944. The 359th was credited with the destruction of 351 enemy aircraft between December 1943 and May 1945. |
| Synopsis: |
The 359th Fighter Group first saw action on 13 December 1943, it initially flew bomber escort sweeps in P47s, before converting to th P-51 in April 1944. The 359th was credited with the destruction of 351 enemy aircraft between December 1943 and May 1945. The exploits of all 12 aces created by the group are detailed, along with the most significant missions flown. |
| Illustrations: |
100 b&w and 40 colour illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
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Non-returnable |