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F4F Wildcat Vs A6M Zero-Sen (Young, Edward M / Laurier, Jim (Illustr.) / Hector, Gareth (Illustr.))
F4F Wildcat Vs A6M Zero-Sen
Untertitel Pacific Theater 1942
Autor Young, Edward M / Laurier, Jim (Illustr.) / Hector, Gareth (Illustr.)
Verlag Bloomsbury USA
Sprache Englisch
Einband Kartonierter Einband (Kt)
Erscheinungsjahr 2013
Seiten 80 S.
Artikelnummer 14378975
ISBN 978-1-78096-322-8
CHF 33.90
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Zusammenfassung
This fully illustrated account reveals how US pilots quickly learned to avoid dogfights with the Zero-sen and developed tactics that enabled the Wildcat to hold its own against its more nimble opponent in the skies over the Pacific.

The Grumman F4F Wildcat and the Mitsubishi A6M Zero-sen were contemporaries, although designed to very different requirements. The Wildcat, ruggedly built to survive the rigors of carrier operations, was the best carrier fighter the US Navy had available when the USA entered World War II, and it remained the principal fighter for the US Navy and the US Marine Corps until 1942-43. With a speed greater than 300mph, exceptional manoeuvrability, long range, and an impressive armament the slick Zero-sen could out-perform any Allied fighter in 1941-42. The battles between the Wildcat and the Zero-sen during 1942 represent a classic duel in which pilots flying a nominally inferior fighter successfully developed air-combat tactics that negated the strengths of their opponent.

Edward M. Young is a retired financial executive with a BA degree in Political Science from Harvard University and an MA from the University of Washington. In 2015 he received an MA in the History of Warfare from King's College, London and in 2020 completed a PhD in History at King's College. During his career he had assignments in New York, London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. He is the author of numerous books and articles on aviation history. He lives with his wife in Seattle, Washington.

Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives in New Hampshire. He attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, from 1974-78, and since graduating with Honours, he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon.

Gareth Hector is a digital artist of international standing as well as an aviation history enthusiast. He lives in Perthshire, UK.