Widowmaker
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Widowmaker by Tim Hillier-Graves
How the determination of young pilots transformed the Corsair from an aircraft considered too dangerous to fly from carriers into a successful carrier fighter.
Well written, there is a nice balance between the type's problem plagued development and the roller coaster of personal experiences which saw the Corsair come of age* Classic Wings 01/09/2021 *
…an account of its [The Corsair's] record in combat, spiced with many first-hand accounts, American and British. * Aeroplane Magazine *
…an account of its [The Corsair's] record in combat, spiced with many first-hand accounts, American and British. * Aeroplane Magazine *
Tim Hillier-Graves was born in North London in 1951. From an early age he was fascinated by steam locomotives. In 1972, Tim joined the Navy Department of the MOD and saw wide service in many locations. He retired in 2011. He has published a number of books on locomotives and aviation.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781612009124 |
| ISBN 10 | 1612009123 |
| Title | Widowmaker |
| Author | Tim Hillier-Graves |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Casemate Publishers |
| Year published | 2020-08-24 |
| Number of pages | 214 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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