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Author Tillman, Barrett.

Title US Marine Corps fighter squadrons of World War II / Barrett Tillman.

Imprint Oxford : Osprey Publishing, 2014.

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 Axe 2nd Floor Stacks  940.544973 T466u 2014    ---  Available
Description 272 p., [64] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Summary The presence of "flying leathernecks" in the Pacific Theater helped lead the United States to victory over the formidable Japanese forces. Dogfighting over the sea and islands, and supporting the amphibious assaults that eventually secured victory over the Japanese in the Pacific, the US Marine Corps' Corsairs, Wildcats and Hellcats proved to be more than just aircraft, becoming icons as World War II progressed. Engaging in combat with Japanese fighters, principally the Zero, and attacking targets on the ground, the aviators' scores mounted and a growing number of US Marine Corps pilots achieved "ace" status having downed five or more enemy aircraft. The "top guns" included legendary pilots Joe Foss, Greg "Pappy" Boyington and John Smith, all of whom were recipients of the prestigious Medal of Honor. This book is a comprehensive guide to the US Marine Corps fighter squadrons and hteir war in the Pacific during World War II.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p.264-266) and index.
Contents The fighters -- Armament -- US Marine Corps fighter aviation in World War II-an overview -- US Marine Corps fighter squadrons deployed during World War II -- Biographies -- Medal of Honor citations -- Who is the leading Marine ace? -- The combat strategy and tactics of Maj Gregor Boyington -- Wartime interview with Capt J.J. Foss --List of illustrations.
Subject United States. Marine Corps -- Aviation -- History.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American.
United States. Marine Corps. (OCoLC)fst00528845
World War (1939-1945) (OCoLC)fst01180924
Aeronautics. (OCoLC)fst00798293
Military operations, Aerial -- American. (OCoLC)fst01710199
Chronological Term 1939 - 1945
Genre/Form History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
ISBN 9781782004103
1782004106

 
    
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