Michael Claringbould
Pacific Profiles - Volume Three: Allied Medium Bombers: Douglas A-20 Havoc Series Southwest Pacific 1942-1944
Pacific Profiles - Volume Three: Allied Medium Bombers: Douglas A-20 Havoc Series Southwest Pacific 1942-1944
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The Pacific Profiles series presents accurate WWII aircraft profiles of Japanese and Allied aircraft in the Pacific theatre, including USAAF A-20 series medium bombers operating in New Guinea from July 1942 to the end of 1944. The profiles are accompanied by brief histories of each squadron, the development of respective heraldry, and information on each aircraft profiled, based on photos, diaries, and other documents.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 100 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2021
Publisher: Avonmore Books
The Pacific Profiles series presents the most comprehensive and accurate WWII aircraft profiles to date of Japanese and Allied aircraft in the Pacific theatre. Volume Three, in particular, delves into the operational history of USAAF Fifth Air Force A-20 series medium bombers in New Guinea from July 1942 to the end of 1944. In this remote and pivotal theater, a dozen USAAF A-20 squadrons, including units from the 3rd, 312th, and 417th Bombardment Groups, were joined by No. 22 Squadron, RAAF, utilizing various variants of the A-20 primarily as strafers. The distinct squadron insignia, camouflage patterns, heraldry, nose art, and command markings showcased a wide range of color schemes, adding to the visual diversity of these aircraft.
The profiles, meticulously researched and compiled using photographs, diaries, and a wealth of diverse documents, are accompanied by concise histories of each squadron, detailing their development and the evolution of their respective heraldry. Moreover, each aircraft profiled is accompanied by detailed information, providing a comprehensive understanding of its characteristics and role during this captivating period of the South Pacific air war.
The author, Michael Claringbould, possesses unparalleled expertise in the A-20, particularly in its deployment in the Pacific, stemming from his firsthand involvement in locating and recovering one from New Guinea in 1984. These rare profiles, many appearing for the first time, offer a vivid portrayal of the A-20 during this pivotal era of the Pacific conflict, adding to our understanding of the air war in the region.
Weight: 342g
Dimension: 177 x 250 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780648926207
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