Pacific Profiles Volume 12: Allied Fighters: P-51 & F-6 Mustang series New Guinea and the Philippines...

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Michael Claringbould

Pacific Profiles Volume 12

Allied Fighters: P-51 & F-6 Mustang series New Guinea and the Philippines 1944-1945

Michael Claringbould

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Avonmore Books
01 October 2023

History; Second World War

The Pacific Profiles series presents the most accurate WWII profiles of Allied and Japanese aircraft which served throughout the South and Southwest Pacific theatres. This Volume 12 covers the P-51 and F-6 Mustang series which served in New Guinea, the Philippines and then the Japanese islands, serving with a total of ten USAAF Fifth Air Force fighter and reconnaissance squadrons, and also with New Guinea’s Combat Replacement Training Centre. The book includes a final chapter of post-war transition markings for the three years until 1948.

Most profiles are presented for the first time, alongside markings derivations, including squadron heraldry and codes. Until now there has been a paucity of markings material about Fifth Air Force Mustang units, especially the tactical reconnaissance and air commando squadrons. Each profile is supported by photos and/or documentation, along with a brief history of each aircraft. Wide-ranging primary reference material is cited including assignment data, squadron records, colour photography, maintenance logs, diaries and factory specifications. A brief history of each unit and the rationale of its associated markings accompanies the text.

The author is world-renowned for his expertise on the Pacific air war. Never before has the USAAF Fifth Air Force Mustang and its colourful markings been illustrated with such breadth, accuracy and detail.

By: Michael Claringbould
Imprint: Avonmore Books
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 176mm,
ISBN: 9780645700442
ISBN 10: 0645700444
Pages: 108
Publication Date: 01 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1 Markings and Technical Notes Chapter 2 The First Mustangs Chapter 3 3rd Air Commando Group Chapter 4 39th Fighter Squadron Chapter 5 40th Fighter Squadron Chapter 6 41st Fighter Squadron Chapter 7 82nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron Chapter 8 110th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron Chapter 9 340th Fighter Squadron Chapter 10 341st Fighter Squadron Chapter 11 342nd Fighter Squadron Chapter 12 460th Fighter Squadron Chapter 13 Commander Mustangs Chapter 14 Postwar Markings

Raised in Port Moresby, Michael Claringbould is a globally recognized expert on the New Guinea air war and Japanese aviation in particular.

Reviews for Pacific Profiles Volume 12: Allied Fighters: P-51 & F-6 Mustang series New Guinea and the Philippines 1944-1945

""It all makes for a superb reference book for the modeler and enthusiast and well worth the price of admission.""-- ""ModelingMadness.com"" ""Modelers of P-51s now have a modern wonderful resource to inspire model subjects.""-- ""Aeroscale""