Nicholas Millman A6M Zero-sen Aces 1940-42 (Paperback) Aircraft of the Aces
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Further Details Title: A6M Zero-sen Aces 1940-42 Condition: New EAN: 9781472821447 ISBN: 9781472821447 Publisher: Osprey Publishing Format: Paperback Release Date: 04/18/2019 Item Height: 248mm Item Length: 184mm Item Weight: 355g Author: Nicholas Millman Illustrator: Ronnie Olsthoorn Contributor: Ronnie Olsthoorn (Cover design or artwork by), Ronnie Olsthoorn (Illustrated by) Language: English ISBN-10: 1472821440 Description: The Mitsubishi A6M Zero-sen was Japan’s Spitfire. In continuous development and operational service from the time of the Sino-Japanese war in 1940 to the end of the Pacific War in 1945, it is held in almost mythical awe, similar to Britain’s legendary fighter aircraft. At the time of its operational debut the fighter’s design features offered the revolutionary combination of an all-round vision canopy, cannon armament and a jettisonable drop tank giving it phenomenal range. Together with the flying and tactical proficiency of superbly trained pilots, this made the Zero-sen a true strategic fighter, spearheading Japan’s offensive in the Pacific. It was also the mount of a plethora of successful and flamboyant naval aces engaged in both sea and land campaigns. This volume covers the use of the A6M2 variant from its debut in China to the Solomons Campaign, and also tells the story of the A6M2 fighter aces of the 4th and Tainan Kokutai. Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Book Series: Aircraft of the Aces Genre: History Topic: Military History, Law & Politics Release Year: 2019 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
