P-38 Lightning Aces of the ETO/MTO

Osprey Aircraft of the Aces 19

Comprehensive histories of the elite fighter pilots, and the aircraft that they flew.

A unique source of information researched by recognised experts, and brought to life by first-hand accounts from the combat veterans themselves.

Concise, authoritative text is supported by at least 30 specially commissioned original colour artworks, new scale plans and the best archival photography from around the world.

The P-38 made its combat debut in Europe in mid-1942, the first American fighters being flown to the UK before heading further east to Twelfth Air Force units in North Africa. Its service in this theatre, and later over the heartland of Germany itself, earned the P-38 the nickname 'der gabelschwanzer Teufel' (the 'fork-tailed' devil). This volume traces the careers of many previously unknown aces within the USAAF in Europe, and helps redress the balance which has in the past seen all the 'glory' for the fighter victories in this theatre shared between the pilots of the P-47 and P-51. Some 17 pilots scored 7 or more kills on the P-38 in the ETO/MTO. Aircraft of the Aces 1, 19 and 24 are also available in a single volume as 'Aces of the Mighty Eighth'.

Author:  John Stanaway

Paperback, 96 pages,  with many b&w photos, colour profiles and scale drawings

ISBN 1 85532 698 1

Brand new, mint condition. 

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