Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Combat Legend
Scutts, Jerry
The pugnacious lines of this stocky fighter show its strength and ruggedness. It was first deployed as a long-range escort fighter, protecting the massed fleets of B-17 and B-24 bombers attacking targets in Europe. It also fought well in the Pacific. As the war progressed P-47s were increasingly used for ground-attack and by the end of the war they had accounted for 6,000 tanks, 9,000 locomotives, 86,000 rail wagons and 68,000 trucks. Add 3,916 enemy aircraft destroyed and the result makes it one of the most effective fighters of World War II.
Softcover
96 Seiten / pages
many photos and color profiles
very good condition
England - 2003 - Airlife
Art.Nr. 24014
