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ISBN10: 2952638179, ISBN13: 9782952638173, [publisher: Author, Boe Cedex France] Softcover First Edition Softcover. Useful reference, card covers Allied Wings no 3 Northrop BT 1. 42pp., photographs, coloured artwork. near fine card covers. Signed and typed letter from author to another historian [TUNBRIDGE WELLS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2008]
France: Philedition, Date: 2008. New book, 50 pages. The book opens with a general introduction, covering the development of prototype XBT1 and the production BT-1 a/c ; aircraft on strength by month from 1935 through 1944 and basic technical data. Then follow the units - the initial first-line pre-Pearl-Harbor deployments by VB-5 (USS Yorktown) & VB-6 (USS Enterprise) and subsequent stateside usage as trainers & hacks, well into WW2. The author draws attention to an inherent defect of the design - an abbreviated wingspan which often led to fatal stalls when flying at low-speed. (In retrospect perhaps not as poignant as the fates of other contemporary dive-bombers ; Skuas, Vought 156’s, LN 501’s, its immediate predecessor the Northrop 17, or eventually Ju87s which would all display more serious shortcomings when flown belligerently.) The various second-line units with their locations which flew the steadily diminishing numbers of BT-1s after withdrawal from service with VB-5 & VB-6 are listed as are the a/c which eventually became allocated to them. The author then presents individual airframe fates in the Register, sorted by Bu.Aer numbers.. Readers who are not knowledgeable of USN terminology are advised to digest the glossary of terms presented on the front inner cover before tackling this chapter. Aircraft which were lost in flight accidents have their final mission & crew fates presented in red text. Richly illustrated with 39 period photographs ...
France: Philedition, Date: 2008. New book, 50 pages. The book opens with a general introduction, covering the development of prototype XBT1 and the production BT-1 a/c ; aircraft on strength by month from 1935 through 1944 and basic technical data. Then follow the units - the initial first-line pre-Pearl-Harbor deployments by VB-5 (USS Yorktown) & VB-6 (USS Enterprise) and subsequent stateside usage as trainers & hacks, well into WW2. The author draws attention to an inherent defect of the design - an abbreviated wingspan which often led to fatal stalls when flying at low-speed. (In retrospect perhaps not as poignant as the fates of other contemporary dive-bombers ; Skuas, Vought 156’s, LN 501’s, its immediate predecessor the Northrop 17, or eventually Ju87s which would all display more serious shortcomings when flown belligerently.) The various second-line units with their locations which flew the steadily diminishing numbers of BT-1s after withdrawal from service with VB-5 & VB-6 are listed as are the a/c which eventually became allocated to them. The author then presents individual airframe fates in the Register, sorted by Bu.Aer numbers.. Readers who are not knowledgeable of USN terminology are advised to digest the glossary of terms presented on the front inner cover before tackling this chapter. Aircraft which were lost in flight accidents have their final mission & crew fates presented in red text. Richly illustrated with 39 period photographs ...
France: Philedition, Date: 2008. New book, 50 pages. The book opens with a general introduction, covering the development of prototype XBT1 and the production BT-1 a/c ; aircraft on strength by month from 1935 through 1944 and basic technical data. Then follow the units - the initial first-line pre-Pearl-Harbor deployments by VB-5 (USS Yorktown) & VB-6 (USS Enterprise) and subsequent stateside usage as trainers & hacks, well into WW2. The author draws attention to an inherent defect of the design - an abbreviated wingspan which often led to fatal stalls when flying at low-speed. (In retrospect perhaps not as poignant as the fates of other contemporary dive-bombers ; Skuas, Vought 156’s, LN 501’s, its immediate predecessor the Northrop 17, or eventually Ju87s which would all display more serious shortcomings when flown belligerently.) The various second-line units with their locations which flew the steadily diminishing numbers of BT-1s after withdrawal from service with VB-5 & VB-6 are listed as are the a/c which eventually became allocated to them. The author then presents individual airframe fates in the Register, sorted by Bu.Aer numbers.. Readers who are not knowledgeable of USN terminology are advised to digest the glossary of terms presented on the front inner cover before tackling this chapter. Aircraft which were lost in flight accidents have their final mission & crew fates presented in red text. Richly illustrated with 39 period photographs ...
Paperback / softback. New. The Northrop BT was a two seat, single engine, monoplane, dive bomber built by the Northrop Corporation for the United States Navy. At the time Northrop was a subsidiary of the Douglas Aircraft Company. The design of the initial version began in 1935. A 700 hp Pratt and Whitney XR-1535-66 Twin Wasp Jr. ISBN 2952638179 9782952638173 [GB]
Philedition 10/15/2008 12: 00: 00 AM Softcover PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Philedition 10/15/2008 12: 00: 00 AM Softcover PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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