Pacific Profiles Volume 15: Allied Bombers: B-26 Marauder series Australia;New G

Description: Pacific Profiles Volume 15 by Michael Claringbould The Pacific Profiles series presents the most accurate WWII profiles of Allied and Japanese aircraft which served throughout the Australia, New Guinea and Solomons theatres. This Volume 15 covers the B-26 and US Navy JM Marauder series which served in these theatres from their first delivery to Australia in April 1942 until the wars end. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Pacific Profiles series presents the most accurate WWII profiles of Allied and Japanese aircraft which served throughout the Australia;New Guinea and Solomons theatres. This Volume 15 covers the B-26 and US Navy JM Marauder series which served in these theatres from their first delivery to Australia in April 1942 until the wars end. Marauders served with a total of six USAAF bomber squadrons;including the reformed 19th BS Silver Fleet;whilst US Navy JM-1 and JM-2 variants were operated by utility squadrons from March 1944 onwards.Most profiles are presented for the first time;alongside markings derivations;including unit heraldry and codes. This volume bridges vast gaps in accurate Marauder markings profiles in these theatres;especially those which served with the Thirteenth Air Force and USN. Each profile is supported by photos and/or documentation;along with a brief history of each aircraft. Wide-ranging primary reference material is cited including assignment data;wreck reports;squadron records;colour photography;maintenance logs;diaries and factory markings specifications. A brief summary history of each unit and associated markings rationale accompanies the text.The author is world renowned for his expertise on the Pacific air war. Never before has the Pacific Marauder been illustrated with such breadth;accuracy and detail. Author Biography Michael spent his formative years in Papua New Guinea in the 1960s, during which he became fascinated by the many WWII aircraft wrecks which lay around the country and also throughout the Solomon Islands. Michael subsequently served widely overseas as an Australian diplomat throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific, including Fiji (1995-1998) and Papua New Guinea (2003-2005). Michaels history of the Tainan Naval Air Group in New Guinea, Eagles of the Southern Sky, received worldwide acclaim as the first English-language history of a Japanese fighter unit, and was subsequently translated into Japanese. An executive member of Pacific Air War History Associates, Michael holds a pilot license and PG4 paraglider rating. He continues to develop his skills as a digital aviation artist. Review "...I highly recommend this volume. A terrific resource for the scale modeler and historian, it fills a niche for the medium bomber program in the Pacific Theatre."-- "IPMS/USA""A consistently excellent series. Enjoyed it."-- "Historical Miniatures Gaming Society""This book will be of great interest to modelers who plan to build a Marauder and to military aviation historians alike."-- "AMPS Indianapolis" Details ISBN0645700495 Author Michael Claringbould Publisher Avonmore Books Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780645700497 Format Paperback Imprint Avonmore Books Place of Publication Kent Town Country of Publication Australia Audience General DEWEY 623.746 ISBN-10 0645700495 Pages 108 Publication Date 2024-06-30 Subtitle Allied Bombers: B-26 Marauder series Australia;New Guinea and the Solomons 1942-1945 Illustrations fully illustrated;colour AU Release Date 2024-06-30 UK Release Date 2024-06-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161283248;

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