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BREWSTER F2A BUFFALO ACES OF WORLD WAR 2
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By: |
Kari Stenman, Chris Davey (Illus) |
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ISBN 10: |
1846034817 |
ISBN 13: |
9781846034817 |
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Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
Pub. date: |
10 January, 2010 |
Series: |
Aircraft of the Aces No. 91 |
Pages: |
96 |
Description: |
Although designed and built for the US Navy, the F2A fought in only one major US engagement, the battle of Midway, in which F2A pilots managed to shoot down a number of Japanese fighters. Soon replaced by the navy, the F2A was exported to Britain, where it was nicknamed the 'Buffalo' thanks to its stubby appearance. |
Synopsis: |
Although designed and built for the US Navy, the F2A fought in only one major US engagement, the battle of Midway, in which F2A pilots managed to shoot down a number of Japanese fighters. Soon replaced by the navy, the F2A was exported to Britain, where it was nicknamed the 'Buffalo' thanks to its stubby appearance. The British sent most of these fighters to the Far East where they were used in the defence of Singapore and Malaya. |
Illustrations: |
Illustrations (some col.) |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
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