Edward M Young: F4u Corsair Vs Ki-84 "Frank"

Cover: 9781472814609 | F4u Corsair Vs Ki-84 "Frank" | Pacific Theater 1945 | Edward M Young

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Beschreibung

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.

Über den Autor

Edward M. Young is a retired financial executive with a BA degree in Political Science from Harvard University and an MA from the University of Washington. In 2015 he received an MA in the History of Warfare from King's College, London and in 2020 completed a PhD in History at King's College. During his career he had assignments in New York, London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. He is the author of numerous books and articles on aviation history. He lives with his wife in Seattle, Washington.

Zusammenfassung

Both the Corsair and Ki-84 are heavily modeled so this highly illustrated volume will serve as an excellent resource for aviation modelers.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction/ Chronology/ Design and Development/ Technical Specifications/ The Strategic Situation/ The Combatants/ Combat/ Statistics and Analysis/ Aftermath/ Further Reading/ Index

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2016
Genre:	Geschichte , Importe
Rubrik:	Geisteswissenschaften
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Inhalt:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13:	9781472814609
ISBN-10:	1472814606
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Young, Edward M
Illustrator:	Laurier, Jim Hector, Gareth
Hersteller:	Bloomsbury USA
Maße:	249 x 182 x 10 mm
Von/Mit:	Edward M Young
Erscheinungsdatum:	24.05.2016
Gewicht:	0,26 kg