Pacific Profiles Volume Six: Allied Fighters: Bell P-39 & P-400 Airacobra South & Southwest Pacific 1942-1944...

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Michael Claringbould

Pacific Profiles Volume Six

Allied Fighters: Bell P-39 & P-400 Airacobra South & Southwest Pacific 1942-1944

Michael Claringbould

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Avonmore Books
01 January 2022

History; Second World War; Military aircraft

The Pacific Profiles series presents the most accurate WWII profiles of aircraft which served in the South Pacific theatre.

Volume Six covers a dozen USAAF Fifth and Thirteenth Air Force squadrons which operated the Bell P-39 and P-400 Airacobra from April 1942 until March 1944. They were used in a variety of roles including as fighters, dive-bombers and strafers. The wide-ranging colourful heraldry and nose art of Fifth Air Force Airacobras is partly explained by the frequent trading of particular airframes between units. Until now there has been a paucity of information about the markings of Thirteenth Air Force Airacobras, and this volume fills much of this wide gap. The first and last Airacobras lost in the theatre are illustrated, along with rare markings of a night fighter and a P-39 used by Fifth Fighter Command.

This volume includes the early P-400s through to the P-39D/F/Ks and then the late model P-39N/Qs. The development of markings for each squadron is explained, together with brief squadron histories accompanied with supporting photos. A wide range of reference material was consulted including many rare photos, colour movies, official records, diaries and photos from wreck sites.

The author, Michael Claringbould, is world-renown for his expertise on the Pacific air war. Never before have such meticulous colour profiles been illustrated with a full explanation of their markings.

By: Michael Claringbould
Imprint: Avonmore Books
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 176mm,
ISBN: 9780645246902
ISBN 10: 0645246905
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 01 January 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

Reviews for Pacific Profiles Volume Six: Allied Fighters: Bell P-39 & P-400 Airacobra South & Southwest Pacific 1942-1944

Another in the excellent series of books covering a squadron-by-squadron, plane-by-plane history complete with extensive camouflage and markings illustrations. Considering that the patterns were far from uniform, aircraft buffs seeking accurate Aircobra imagery will treasure this book. -- Historical Miniatures Gaming Society This book provides a nice overview of Airacobra service in the Southwest Pacific Theater. It serves to clarify the hodgepodge of markings and rationale for their application that followed individual aircraft through their often continuous transfer from squadron to squadron. -- Air & Space Power History ...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 ...a superb reference book for the modeler and enthusiast and well worth the price of admission -- ModelingMadness.Com Very highly recommended. -- AMPS Indianapolis