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Spitfire Aces of Northwest Europe 1944-45
Andrew Thomas
出版Bloomsbury Publishing, 2014-09-20
主題History / Military / Aviation & SpaceHistory / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / GeneralHistory / Modern / 20th Century / General
ISBN17820033989781782003397
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=9YSlCwAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋In the bitter air fighting over Western Europe during the last year of the war, no fewer than 37 pilots became aces flying Merlin-engined Spitfires, whilst 72 other aces increased their scores flying them.

This book traces the achievements of the pilots flying the iconic Spitfire in Northwest Europe, and examines how the steady technological improvements that were made throughout the Spitfire's service life improved its capabilities in the air. Based at airfields throughout southern England, Merlin engine Spitfires provided the bulk of the air cover for the D-Day landings and it was an RCAF Spitfire which claimed the first ever ME 262 jet kill.

36 colour profiles covering a broad spectrum of nationalities, units, pilots, theatres and markings complement thorough research throughout this comprehensive account of these crucial fighter aircraft.