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F6F Hellcat

Philippines 1944

Edward M. Young Jim Laurier Gareth Hector

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English
Osprey
14 February 2023
Series: Dogfight
Using maps, contemporary photographs, and new artwork, this book examines the Hellcat and the naval aviators who flew them.

Joining combat in the Pacific in late 1943, the Hellcat squadrons soon demonstrated their ascendency over their Japanese opponents, culminating in the great ""Marianas Turkey Shoot"" during the Battle of the Philippine Sea in June 1944. The fighter proved to be a dream for pilots to fly, allowing both novice and veteran Naval Aviators alike to prevail in largescale aerial combats. From October 1944 to January 1945, the Fast Carriers supported General MacArthur’s invasion of the Philippines.

Featuring specially commissioned armament views and battlescenes, this book covers the key role played by Naval Aviators flying the Hellcat into action during the Fast Carrier Task Force’s strikes against the Philippines in September and October 1944. Using maps, contemporary photographs, and technical diagrams, the volume examines the highly effective tactics used to prevail against large enemy formations, and reveals the training that underpinned the success enjoyed by the Naval Aviators and their Hellcats. The key combat actions are vividly described through 3D ribbon diagrams providing a step-by-step depiction of the main dogfights featured in the book, as well as action reports, both from previously unknown pilots and from more famous Hellcat aces.
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Illustrated by:   Jim Laurier, Gareth Hector
Imprint:   Osprey
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 248mm,  Width: 184mm,  Spine: 25mm
Weight:   454g
ISBN:   9781472850560
ISBN 10:   1472850564
Series:   Dogfight
Pages:   80
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Edward M. Young, a resident of Seattle, Washington, holds a BA in Political Science from Harvard University and an MA from the University of Washington. He has an MA in the History of Warfare from King's College London, and recently completed a PhD in history at King's College. Edward has written 17 books and monographs on aviation and military history, including ten volumes for Osprey in the Aircraft of the Aces, Campaign, Combat Aircraft, Duel and Elite series. The illustrators for this volume are Gareth Hector (cover and battlescene), Jim Laurier (armament views) and Tim Brown (ribbon diagrams).

Reviews for F6F Hellcat: Philippines 1944

Osprey have produced yet another high quality, and thoroughly enjoyable read. -- Simon Dalton * Books2Cover *


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