P-47 Thunderbolt Units of the Twelfth Air Force

Name: P-47 Thunderbolt Units of the Twelfth Air Force
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ISBN: 9781849086721

ISBN-10: 1849086729

ISBN-13: 9781849086721

Edition: 2012

Authors: Jonathan Bernstein, Chris Davey

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The P-47 Thunderbolt, originally designed as a high-altitude interceptor, became the principle US fighter-bomber of World War 2. First adapted to the ground attack role by units of the Twelfth Air Force in early 1944, the strength and durability of the P-47 airframe, along with its massive size, earned it the nickname 'Juggernaut', which was quickly shortened to 'Jug' throughout the MTO and ETO. Twelfth Air Force fighter groups had done a superb job flying both tactical strike missions and bomber escort in the P-40F since late 1942. The sturdy and capable Curtiss fighter served well as a fighter-bomber, but still remained susceptible to ground fire due to its liquid-cooled inline engine.…

Book details

List price: $23.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Osprey Publishing, Limited
Publication date: 2/21/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 96
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.00" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.660
Language: English




Origins of the American Fighter-Bomber



Anti-Shipping and Anzio



Operation Strangle



Diadem, Rome and the Arno



Southern France



Rain, Mud and Mountains



Flying Over the Winter Staled



The Final Push


Appendices


Colour Plates Commentary


Index