Pacific Profiles Volume 16: Allied Bombers: B-17 Flying Fortress series Australia; New Guinea and the...

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Michael Claringbould

Pacific Profiles Volume 16

Allied Bombers: B-17 Flying Fortress series Australia; New Guinea and the Solomons 1942-1944...

Michael Claringbould

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Avonmore Books
15 December 2024

History; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Second World War; Military vehicles

The Pacific Profiles series presents the most accurate WWII profiles of Allied and Japanese aircraft which served throughout Australia; the South Pacific and New Guinea theatres. This Volume 16 covers the B-17E and F series which served in these theatres from their first appearance in Australia in the early weeks of the Pacific War until the final commander’s Fortress was scrapped in late 1944. The Fortress served with a total of one provisional and eighteen USAAF bombardment squadrons whilst many; after being stripped down and modified; went on to serve as transports and commander’s aircraft.

Most profiles are presented for the first time; alongside markings derivations; including unit heraldry; artwork and serial numbers. This volume corrects past errors and bridges a vast gap in Fortress markings throughout the Pacific including Thirteenth Air Force transports and an early squadron which served with the USN. Each profile is supported by photos and/or documentation; along with the brief history of each bomber. Wide-ranging reference material sources assignment data; wreck reports; squadron records; colour photography; maintenance logs; diaries; air base movement logs and markings specifications. The profiles are accompanied by brief unit histories and associated markings explanations.

The author is world-renown for his expertise on the Pacific air war. Never before has the Pacific Fortress been illustrated with such breadth; accuracy and detail.

By: Michael Claringbould
Imprint: Avonmore Books
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 176mm,
ISBN: 9780975642351
ISBN 10: 0975642359
Pages: 150
Publication Date: 15 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Raised in Port Moresby; Michael Claringbould is a globally recognised expert on the Pacific air war and Japanese wartime aviation.

Reviews for Pacific Profiles Volume 16: Allied Bombers: B-17 Flying Fortress series Australia; New Guinea and the Solomons 1942-1944

""Lots of interesting detail in this one once again, and all from original source material as laid out in the book. Some unusual colour schemes and detail that are rarely seen on models, so this might well generate a good deal of new interest among modellers. The colour profiles are every bit as good as we have come to expect from this series of books, and it made for interesting reading.""-- ""Military Model Scene""