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American eaglesSection 2: P-38 Lightning units of the Eighth and Ninth Air Forces

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In the second book in this illustrated series, Roger Freeman examines the distinctive, twin-boom P-38 Lightning's service in the European Theatre of Operations with the US Eighth and Ninth Air Forces, including photographic variants, bomber escort operations and 'Droop Snoot' high-speed bombing missions.

The author also presents an overview of P-38 camouflage and markings and details the careers of a number of Lightning 'Aces'.

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Classic Publications
1903223172 / 9781903223178
Paperback / softback
08/10/2001
United Kingdom
English
96p. : ill. (some col.)
31 cm
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