Griffon Spitfire Aces (Aircraft of the Aces, 81)

Griffon Spitfire Aces (Aircraft of the Aces, 81)

Modified for low-level operations to counter Luftwaffe attacks on the south coast, the Griffon-powered Spitfire XIV became the best low-level fighter ofWorld War 2. Squadrons moved to southeastern England to counter the V1 flying bomb offensive, and daring pilots tipped the V1 over with the aircraft's wingtip to disorientate the bomb and became "doodlebug aces." Andrew Thomas also investigates the role played by the modified Spitfire squadrons after the V1 offensive, both in the attack on Germany and after the war in Malaya and Palestine. First-hand stories, photographs and color profiles complete this account of the aces who flew the most powerful Spitfire variant ever built.
Country USA
Brand Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer Osprey Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 85 black & white, 32 colour illustration
ReleaseDate 2008-04-22
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781846032981

Country	USA
Brand	Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer	Osprey Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	85 black & white, 32 colour illustration
ReleaseDate	2008-04-22
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781846032981

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