U. S. Navy Dive and Torpedo Bombers of World War II
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| Author | : Barrett Tillman Robert L. Lawson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : |
| ISBN-10 | : 1610607643 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781610607643 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis U. S. Navy Dive and Torpedo Bombers of World War II by : Barrett Tillman Robert L. Lawson
Book excerpt: With their stout airframes, innovative airbrakes and near-vertical dive capabilities, U.S. Navy torpedo and dive bombers rendered Japanese deck gunners nearly defenseless and played a crucial role in Allied victory. Remarkable period color photography and quotes and anecdotes from pilots and crewmembers relate the stories behind Navy dive bombers. Included in the collection are the legendary SBD ("Slow But Deadly") Dauntless, SBC Helldiver, TBD Devastator and TBF and TBM Avengers. In addition to depicting the aircraft, photos show American airmen testing and training, while first-person accounts tell of missions against Japanese vessels.
