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Pacific Air

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In a grand sweeping narrative, Pacific Air tells the inspiring story of how, despite initial disastrous defeats, a generation of young naval aviators challenged and ultimately vanquished a superior Japanese air force and fleet in the Pacific. The instruments of the United States aviators' triumphs were the elegantly designed F4F Wildcat, F6F Hellcat, as well as the lethal TBF Avenger torpedo bomber. With superbly trained U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviators at their controls, these planes became the most successful aerial weapons in naval history.
A majestic portrait of a proud era from dual perspectives—the inventive minds of young aeronautical engineers and the deadly artistry of even younger combat pilots — Pacific Air brings this important yet underappreciated chapter of World War II vividly to life.

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Publisher: Hachette Books

Kindle Book

  • Release date: May 31, 2011

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  • ISBN: 9780306819797
  • Release date: May 31, 2011

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  • ISBN: 9780306819797
  • File size: 5658 KB
  • Release date: May 31, 2011

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In a grand sweeping narrative, Pacific Air tells the inspiring story of how, despite initial disastrous defeats, a generation of young naval aviators challenged and ultimately vanquished a superior Japanese air force and fleet in the Pacific. The instruments of the United States aviators' triumphs were the elegantly designed F4F Wildcat, F6F Hellcat, as well as the lethal TBF Avenger torpedo bomber. With superbly trained U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviators at their controls, these planes became the most successful aerial weapons in naval history.
A majestic portrait of a proud era from dual perspectives—the inventive minds of young aeronautical engineers and the deadly artistry of even younger combat pilots — Pacific Air brings this important yet underappreciated chapter of World War II vividly to life.

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