The Marianas Turkey Shoot
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The Marianas Turkey Shoot by Barrett Tillman
Renowned aviation historian, Barrett Tillman, has done a concise yet exhaustive job of research of the famed Marianas Turkey Shoot, the greatest air battle of the Pacific war. Because of in depth interviews much of the story is told by participants. These exciting accounts are augmented by Tillman's analysis. This large format book also provides both U.S. Navy and Japanese order of battle down to squadron level for both carrier and shore based aircraft. One map, 47 black and white photos. Six brush profiles of Hellcats, Avengers, Dauntlesses, Zeros, Judys and Vals (all by John Valo) provide a wealth of visual history. Final appendices supply losses and U.S. Navy aerial combat claims for this historic engagement of carrier aircraft. 48 pages, 47 b/w photos, six aircraft profiles, appendices, 8.5x11 inches, softcover.Barrett Tillman, an award-winning aviation writer, has written books about the Corsair, Crusader, Hellcat, and Dauntless Dive Bomber, all of which were published by the Naval Institute Press.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781883809041 |
| ISBN 10 | 1883809045 |
| Title | The Marianas Turkey Shoot |
| Author | Barrett Tillman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Specialty Press |
| Year published | 1994-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 50 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |