Pacific Profiles Volume 11: Allied Fighters: USAAF P-40 Warhawk series South and Southwest Pacific 1942-1945...

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Michael Claringbould

Pacific Profiles Volume 11

Allied Fighters: USAAF P-40 Warhawk series South and Southwest Pacific 1942-1945

Michael Claringbould

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Avonmore Books
01 August 2023

History; Second World War

The ongoing Pacific Profiles series presents the most accurate WWII profiles of aircraft which served throughout Australia, New Guinea and the South Pacific. This Volume 11 covers the P-40 Warhawk series, which served with a dozen USAAF Fifth and Thirteenth Air Force fighter and reconnaissance squadrons, service units, combat replacement pools and other miscellaneous units.

Most profiles are presented for the first time, alongside markings derivations, including squadron heraldry and codes. Frequent airframe reassignments between units resulted in wide-ranging and oft-changing unit markings and nose art. Until now there has been a paucity of material about several units, particularly those in the Thirteenth Air Force. This volume also rectifies past mistakes which continue to be perpetrated, especially those representing the early Australian theatre.

Wide ranging primary reference material is cited including official Australian assignment data, squadron records, colour slides and movies, maintenance logs, diaries, wreck site inspections and factory specifications. A brief history of each unit and the rationale of its unit markings accompanies the text. The author is world-renowned for his expertise on the Pacific air war. Never before have USAAF Pacific P-40s and their colourful artwork been illustrated with such accuracy and detail.

By: Michael Claringbould
Imprint: Avonmore Books
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 176mm,
ISBN: 9780645700435
ISBN 10: 0645700436
Publication Date: 01 August 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

About the Author Introduction Glossary and Abbreviations Chapter 1 – Markings and Technical Notes Chapter 2 – The First P-40s in Australia Chapter 3 – 7th Fighter Squadron “Screamin’ Demons” Chapter 4 – 8th Fighter Squadron “The Blacksheep” Chapter 5 – 9th Fighter Squadron “Flying Knights” Chapter 6 – 35th Fighter Squadron “Black Panthers” Chapter 7 – 44th Fighter Squadron “Vampires” Chapter 8 – 68th Fighter Squadron Chapter 9 – 110th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron “Musketeers” Chapter 10 – 312th Bombardment Group Chapter 11 – Unique Warhawks Sources & Acknowledgments Index of Names

Reviews for Pacific Profiles Volume 11: Allied Fighters: USAAF P-40 Warhawk series South and Southwest Pacific 1942-1945

"""...the high point of this volume, is the overall appeal of the subject matter, combined with numerous interesting facts about the campaigns in the Pacific, all packaged in a smooth, attractive presentation.""-- ""Large Scale Planes"" ""As are the photographs, the illustrations are a treasure trove for modelers. While the academic and technical research is the brain of this book, perhaps the most impressive part is the original color artwork that visually spotlights what the text imparts.""-- ""Aeroscale"" ""It's another fine volume in the series.""-- ""Historical Miniatures Gaming Society"" ""It all makes for a superb reference book for the modeler and enthusiast and well worth the price of admission.""-- ""ModelingMadness.Com"""