Black Cat Raiders of World War II

Black Cat Raiders of World War II
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Thanks to the PBY's daring pilots and their effective tactics, the slow outdated Catalina patrol bombers became the scourge of Japanese shipping in the South Pacific during World War II. Painted black and hunting at night, the Black Cats, as they were called, are credited with sinking or disabling hundreds of thousands of tons of cargo vessels, troop transports, and warships. Curiously their exploits were known to few outside the naval aviation community until the publication of this book in 1981. This testimonial to their magnificent performance is told by an experienced flying boat pilot, who has pieced together the fascinating story from reminiscences of the men who flew the long, arduous missions and from official navy records. It is an inspiring tale of fearless men in machines ill-designed for combat who wreaked havoc on a dangerous and merciless adversary. Illustrated with more than sixty photographs and detailed line drawings, it is a book to be savored by those who like their adventure stories to ring true.
Country USA
Brand Brand: Nautical n Aviation Pub Co of Amer
Manufacturer Nautical & Aviation Pub Co of Amer
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780933852181
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Brand: Nautical n Aviation Pub Co of Amer
Manufacturer	Nautical & Aviation Pub Co of Amer
Binding	Hardcover
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780933852181
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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