Allied Aircraft of D-Day

1944 Allied invasion of France involved land- and sea-based forces, supported by a huge aerial task force, including legendary aircraft such as the Spitfire, Mosquito, Dakota, and Mustang.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2022
Publisher: Key Publishing Ltd

The 1944 Allied invasion of France was a monumental undertaking that involved a combined effort of land- and sea-based forces, supported by an extensive aerial task force comprising legendary aircraft such as the Spitfire, Mosquito, Dakota, and Mustang. This formidable force comprised the Royal Air Force (RAF), its Commonwealth allies, and the United States Air Force (USAAF), resulting in a diverse array of gliders, heavy bombers, fighters, ground-attack aircraft, and transport planes. This comprehensive book, adorned with over 170 captivating color images of modern-day surviving and restored aircraft, showcases many of the aircraft types that played pivotal roles in the operations surrounding the Normandy invasion. These include the very aircraft that took to the skies on D-Day itself, providing a visual testament to the bravery and ingenuity of those who participated in this historic campaign.

The invasion of France in 1944 was a combined effort of land- and sea-based forces, supported by a massive aerial task force that included iconic aircraft like the Spitfire, Mosquito, Dakota, and Mustang. This formidable force comprised the Royal Air Force (RAF), its Commonwealth allies, and the United States Air Force (USAAF), resulting in a diverse array of gliders, heavy bombers, fighters, ground-attack aircraft, and transport planes. This comprehensive book, adorned with over 170 captivating color images of modern-day surviving and restored aircraft, showcases many of the aircraft types that played pivotal roles in the operations surrounding the Normandy invasion. These include the very aircraft that took to the skies on D-Day itself, providing a visual testament to the bravery and ingenuity of those who participated in this historic campaign.

The 1944 Allied invasion of France was a colossal endeavor that involved a combined effort of land- and sea-based forces, bolstered by an extensive aerial task force comprising legendary aircraft such as the Spitfire, Mosquito, Dakota, and Mustang. This formidable force comprised the Royal Air Force (RAF), its Commonwealth allies, and the United States Air Force (USAAF), resulting in a diverse array of gliders, heavy bombers, fighters, ground-attack aircraft, and transport planes. This comprehensive book, adorned with over 170 captivating color images of modern-day surviving and restored aircraft, showcases many of the aircraft types that played pivotal roles in the operations surrounding the Normandy invasion. These include the very aircraft that took to the skies on D-Day itself, providing a visual testament to the bravery and ingenuity of those who participated in this historic campaign.

Weight: 482g
Dimension: 168 x 246 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913870409