P47 Thunderbolt: Republic’s Mighty Jug: Legends of Warfare hardcover
P47 Thunderbolt: Republic’s Mighty Jug in world War II: Legends of Warfare hardcover
Among the iconic aircraft of World War II, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt not only
was physically the biggest single-engine fighter, it also had an enormous impact on
history. In terms of its combat effectiveness, P-47 fliers destroyed 7,067 hostile aircraft,
with about half of those “kills” recorded during aerial combat. Thunderbolt pilots
reported destroying 6,000 enemy tanks, 68,000 trucks, 86,000 railway cars, and 9,000
locomotives. For a single-engine fighter, such a tally is definitely one for the history
books. The history of this iconic aircraft is presented through carefully researched
archival photos, as well as photographs of preserved examples, thereby illustrating
not only the combat use of the Thunderbolt, but also the details of its design and
construction. Large, clear photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions,
put the reader on the airfield and in the sky with this historic aircraft.
Published June 2019, 112 pages, 146 colour and black & white photographs, hardcover, 9" x 9"
Started in 2017, The Legends of Warfare series by Schiffer Publishing covers Aviation, Naval and Ground forces including aircraft of all types in a beautiful 9” x 9” hardcover format. Predominantly covering military aircraft from all eras, more volumes are being added each season. Each book is a concise history of a particular type of aircraft, well illustrated with over 100 black and white and colour photographs, and black & white line drawings and plans. Page counts vary depending on the aircraft, and some types are covered two volumes.
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