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Deemed unfit for the European Front, lend-lease Curtiss Tomahawks and Kittyhawks became staples of RAF, South African, and Australian squadrons in North Africa and the Middle East. In the Far East, Australian and New Zealand pilots flew the aircraft over the jungles of New Guinea in defense of the Australian mainland.This look at Tomahawks and Kittyhawks as flown by the RAF and Commonwealth air forces features 40 specially commissioned color plates detailing fighters flown by top aces. Paint schemes, markings, and uniforms are also depicted and accompanied by a detailed text explaining the conflicts, tables of units involved, and interviews with several leading aces. Archival photos are sourced from the best collections from across the globe. Also detailed for the first time is the humble Mohawk's service in the CBI Theater. Compare prices:
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