Spitfire Aces of North Africa and Italy

Spitfire Aces of North Africa and Italy
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 97
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ISBN-10 : 9781849083447
ISBN-13 : 1849083444
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Book Synopsis Spitfire Aces of North Africa and Italy by : Andrew Thomas

Download or read book Spitfire Aces of North Africa and Italy written by Andrew Thomas and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-20 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential coverage of the key part played by the iconic Spitfire in the desert campaign during 1942-43, and in the destruction of the Luftwaffe in Sicily, Italy and the Balkans from mid-1943 through to VE Day. Although most famous for their role in the Battle of Britain, many Spitfire squadrons also served in the Mediterranean theatre, aiding the Allied victories in North Africa and later in the invasion of Italy. Numerous pilots, both Royal Air Force and South African Spitfire squadrons, made ace during these engagements. This book tells their story.


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