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Spitfire Aces of North Africa and Italy
Description
Although most famous for their role in the Battle of Britain, many Spitfire squadrons also served in the Mediterranean theatre, aiding the Allied victories in North Africa and later in the invasion of Italy. Numerous pilots, both Royal Air Force and South African Spitfire squadrons, made ace during these engagements. This book tells their story.
Table of Contents
Introduction /Chapter One – Desert beginning /Chapter Two – Operation Torch and beyond /Chapter Three – Landing in Sicily /Chapter Four – Slow grind up of Italy /Chapter Five – Southern France and the Balkans /Chapter Six – Valediction /Appendices
Product details
| Published | 20 Apr 2011 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 96 |
| ISBN | 9781849083430 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 86 b/w; 1 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | Aircraft of the Aces |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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