Overview
An illustrated account of the combats in the closing months of World War II between one of America's premier fighter aeroplanes and the product of Japan's effort to introduce fighters that could match American qualitative superiority. The Vought Corsair was the first American single-engined fighter to exceed 400 mph and establish dominance over the legendary Mitsubishi Type Zero-sen. The Ki-84 Hayate was introduced by the Japanese specifically to counter this growing American dominance of the skies over the Pacific. Built in greater numbers than any other late war Japanese fighter, nearly 3000 were completed between 1944 and 1945. This volume examines the clashes between the Corsair and Ki-84 in the closing stages of the war, revealing how Corsair pilots had to adapt their techniques and combat strategies to adapt to these newer types. It also reveals how the kill rate was largely driven by the reduced quality of fighter pilots after the high casualty rates inflicted on the Japanese air force during the air battles over the Solomon Islands.
Full Product Details
Author: Edward M. Young ,
Jim Laurier (Illustrator) ,
Gareth Hector (Illustrator)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Volume: 73
Dimensions:
Width: 18.20cm
, Height: 0.60cm
, Length: 24.60cm
Weight: 0.260kg
ISBN: 9781472814609
ISBN 10: 1472814606
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 19 May 2016
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Language: English
Reviews
It is a great read and a book that I can highly recommend to you. Modeling Madness
It is a great read and a book that I can highly recommend to you. --Modeling Madness
Author Information
Edward Young is a retired financial executive with degrees in Political Science from Harvard University and the University of Washington. During his career he held assignments in New York, London, Tokyo and Hong Kong. He has written a number of books and numerous articles on aviation and military history. He is the author of numerous books and articles on aviation history. He lives with his wife in Seattle, Washington. Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives in New Hampshire. He attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, from 1974–78, and since graduating with Honours, he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon. Gareth Hector is a digital artist of international standing as well as an aviation history enthusiast. Gareth completed the battlescene artwork and cover artwork.
