B-26 Invader Units Over Korea: No. 4 (Osprey Aviation Frontline Colour S.)

Warren Thompson

ISBN 10: 1841760803 / ISBN 13: 9781841760803

Editore: Osprey Publishing, 2000

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Light wear to the covers. Shipped from the UK in recyclable card packaging. Codice articolo cb003-325-0334

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Titolo: B-26 Invader Units Over Korea: No. 4 (Osprey...

Casa editrice: Osprey Publishing

Data di pubblicazione: 2000

Legatura: Paperback

Condizione: Very Good

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Although a hangover from World War II, the seemingly antiquated B-26 Invader proved to be one of the hardest-worked assets employed by the UN forces in Korea for the duration of the conflict. Indeed, B-26s of the 3rd Bomber Group had the distinction of being the first aircraft to drop ordnance on the North Koreans within hours of the communist invasion of the south. Capable of dropping bombs and napalm, firing off unguided rockets or simply strafing targets with its battery of .50-cal Browning guns, the B-26 was equally as effective during the day or at night. Over 200 bomber and reconnaissance variants saw action in Korea, and many were adorned with some of the most colourful nose art ever carried by American combat aircraft in any war. This volume includes a gallery of this artwork, with text outlining the exploits of the pilots featured, and appendices listing the units involved.