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ISBN10: 1846034817, ISBN13: 9781846034817, [publisher: Osprey Aviation, Oxford & N.Y.] Softcover Book is illustrated card stock with a picture of one of the Brewster F2A Buffalo plane on the front cover. Book is clean & bright, no markings. Binding is sound, no creases. Black & white photos. Some color photos. [Bremerton, WA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2010]
ISBN10: 1846034817, ISBN13: 9781846034817, [publisher: Osprey] Softcover Osprey Aircraft of the Aces - World War II - Allies & Independents Brewster F2A Buffalo Aces of World War 2 (MINT/New)Manufacturer: OspreyProduct Line: Aircraft of the Aces - World War II - Allies & IndependentsType: SoftcoverCode: OSPACE091Copyright Date: 2010Author: Kari Stenman, Andrew ThomasPage Count: 96Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is MINT/New. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:Although designed and built for the US Navy, the F2A fought in only one major US engagement, the battle of Midway, in which F2A pilots managed to shoot down a number of Japanese fighters. Soon replaced by the navy, the F2A was exported to Britain, where it was nicknamed the âBuffaloâ thanks to its stubby appearance. The British sent most of these fighters to the Far East where they were used in the defense of Singapore and Malaya. It was in the Winter War, however, that the F2A truly found a home. Calling the plane simply the Brewster, the Finnish flew it against the invading Russians. Overall 37 Finns achieved ace status flying the Brewster, and it was the Finnish fighter of choice until succeeded by the Bf 109 in 1943. [Fitchburg, WI, U.S.A.] [Publi ...
Osprey Pub Co, Date: 2010. New book, 96 pages, ACE91. Although designed and built for the US Navy, the F2A fought in only one major US engagement, the battle of Midway, in which F2A pilots managed to shoot down a number of Japanese fighters. Soon replaced by the navy, the F2A was exported to Britain, where it was nicknamed the 'Buffalo' thanks to its stubby appearance. The British sent most of these fighters to the Far East where they were used in the defence of Singapore and Malaya. It was in the Winter War, however, that the F2A truly found a home. Calling the plane simply the Brewster, the Finnish flew it against the invading Russians. Overall 37 Finns achieved ace status flying the Brewster, and it was the Finnish fighter of choice until succeeded by the Bf 109 in 1943. Contents: Chapter 1 - The Peanut Special: Brief technical description of the development of the F-2A and its selection. Fielding by US Navy. Initial carrier-borne service with US Navy and use pre war by a number of future leading US aces. Selection by some European nations & subsequent adoption by Britain. Sale of Brewster 239s to Finland and delivery. Chapter 2 - An Unloved Fighter Service with the first Eagle squadron in England. Deployment and operational use with the Royal Navy in Egypt and Crete. Fielding by the RAF for the air defence in the Far East and Burma. Chapter 3 - Finnish Triumph - Service with the Finnish Air Force against the Soviets; Chapter 4 - The Rising Sun: RAF service in ...
New York: Osprey Publishing, Date: 2010. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Fine/Issued Without Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Paperback, 96 pp., color airpane profiles, b/w photos, schematics, tables, index. The F2A was designed and built for the U.S. Navy and served in the Battle of Midway. After which it was exported to England and served in the Far East against the Japanese. Planes were also sold to the Finns for service against the invading Russians. Paperback book in fine cond. Osprey Aircraft of the Aces series. 2010. Osprey Publishing ISBN 1846034817 9781846034817 [US]
ISBN10: 1846034817, ISBN13: 9781846034817, [publisher: Osprey Publishing, New York] Softcover First Edition Paperback, 96 pp., color airpane profiles, b/w photos, schematics, tables, index. The F2A was designed and built for the U.S. Navy and served in the Battle of Midway. After which it was exported to England and served in the Far East against the Japanese. Planes were also sold to the Finns for service against the invading Russians. Paperback book in fine cond. Osprey Aircraft of the Aces series. [Hudson, WI, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2010]
ISBN10: 1846034817, ISBN13: 9781846034817, [publisher: Osprey Publishing] Softcover Book is in NEW condition. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Fast Customer Service!! [Suffolk, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2010]
Osprey Publishing 2010 1st Printing Thus Softcover Near Fine with no dust jacket 1846034817. Softcover. Covers are clean & bright. Pages clean.; 28A; 9-3/4" x 7-1/4"; 96 pages.
ISBN10: 1846034817, ISBN13: 9781846034817, [publisher: Osprey Publishing] Softcover Buy with confidence! Book is in acceptable condition with wear to the pages, binding, and some marks within 0.62 [Amherst, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2010]
ISBN10: 1846034817, ISBN13: 9781846034817, [publisher: Osprey Publishing] Softcover Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 0.62 [Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2010]
ISBN10: 1846034817, ISBN13: 9781846034817, [publisher: Osprey Publishing] Softcover Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 0.62 [Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2010]
ISBN10: 1846034817, ISBN13: 9781846034817, [publisher: Osprey Publishing] Softcover Buy for Great customer experience [Houston, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2010]
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