The Vought F4U Corsair

The Vought F4U Corsair
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Publisher : Pen and Sword
Total Pages : 193
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ISBN-10 : 9781526705907
ISBN-13 : 1526705907
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Vought F4U Corsair by : Martin W. Bowman

Download or read book The Vought F4U Corsair written by Martin W. Bowman and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2019-12-27 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully illustrated history of the iconic American fighter plane examines its development and combat experience through WWII and beyond. First flown in 1940, the Vought F4U Corsair was the fastest fighter in the world and the fastest US aircraft of any description. Powered by a huge 18-cylinder Pratt and Whitney Double Wasp engine, the first Corsairs were capable of speeds up to 417 miles per hour. This figure would rise to nearly 450mph in later versions. The F4U entered service with the US Navy in September 1942 and over time was extensively used by the US Marines, Royal Navy and Royal New Zealand Air Force. Famous squadrons that flew these planes—like VMF-214 'The Black Sheep' and VF-17 'Jolly Rogers'—maintained their superiority over the Japanese for the rest of the war. After the Second World War the Corsair was used with distinction by the French in Indo-China and again by the US Navy in Korea. Since then, Corsairs have remained a favorite among warbird enthusiasts the world over. This comprehensive book examines the engineering of the Corsairs alongside a detailed history of their development and usage in combat. Illustrated with scores of rare and previously unpublished photographs, Vought F4U Corsair is the perfect book for any fan of the 'bent wing bird'.

Corsair KD431

Corsair KD431
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Publisher : Sutton Pub Limited
Total Pages : 207
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ISBN-10 : 075094305X
ISBN-13 : 9780750943055
Rating : 4/5 (5X Downloads)

Book Synopsis Corsair KD431 by : David Morris

Download or read book Corsair KD431 written by David Morris and published by Sutton Pub Limited. This book was released on 2006 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton, is a rare Second World War Chance Vought Corsair fighter aircraft. This title aims to allow the reader to fully understand the aircraft and unravel the myths and truths surrounding KD431.

The Oxford Handbook of Maritime Archaeology

The Oxford Handbook of Maritime Archaeology
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 1234
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ISBN-10 : 9780199336005
ISBN-13 : 0199336008
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Maritime Archaeology by : Alexis Catsambis

Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Maritime Archaeology written by Alexis Catsambis and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 1234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is a comprehensive survey of maritime archaeology as seen through the eyes of nearly fifty scholars at a time when maritime archaeology has established itself as a mature branch of archaeology.

The Archaeology of the Second World War

The Archaeology of the Second World War
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Publisher : Pen and Sword
Total Pages : 162
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ISBN-10 : 9781473822306
ISBN-13 : 1473822300
Rating : 4/5 (06 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Archaeology of the Second World War by : Gabriel Moshenska

Download or read book The Archaeology of the Second World War written by Gabriel Moshenska and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2013-05-10 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second World War transformed British society. Men, women and children inhabited the war in every area of their lives, from their clothing and food to schools, workplaces and wartime service. This transformation affected the landscapes, towns and cities as factories turned to war work, beaches were prepared as battlefields and agricultural land became airfields and army camps. Some of these changes were violent: houses were blasted into bombsites, burning aircraft tumbled out of the sky and the seas around Britain became a graveyard for sunken ships. Many physical signs of the war have survived a vast array of sites and artefacts that archaeologists can explore - and Gabriel Moshenskas new book is an essential introduction to them. He shows how archaeology can bring the ruins, relics and historic sites of the war to life, especially when it is combined with interviews and archival research in order to build up a clear picture of Britain and its people during the conflict. His work provides for the first time a broad and inclusive overview of the main themes of Second World War archaeology and a guide to many of the different types of sites in Britain. It will open up the subject for readers who have a general interest in the war and it will be necessary reading and reference for those who are already fascinated by wartime archaeology - they will find something new and unexpected within the wide range of sites featured in the book.

BuNos! Disposition of World War II USN, USMC and USCG Aircraft Listed by Bureau Number

BuNos! Disposition of World War II USN, USMC and USCG Aircraft Listed by Bureau Number
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Publisher : Lulu.com
Total Pages : 626
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ISBN-10 : 9781105420719
ISBN-13 : 110542071X
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Book Synopsis BuNos! Disposition of World War II USN, USMC and USCG Aircraft Listed by Bureau Number by : Douglas E. Campbell

Download or read book BuNos! Disposition of World War II USN, USMC and USCG Aircraft Listed by Bureau Number written by Douglas E. Campbell and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A snapshot in time. After thousands of hours of research and data entry over a 35-year period, the information on the disposition of some 25,000 US Navy, US Marine Corps and US Coast Guard aircraft needs to be published. These aircraft mainly represent those built and lost during World War II - between 7 December 1941 and 15 August 1945 - but this book also contains aircraft built before WWII that were lost during WWII or disposed of after WWII (lost during the Korean War, lost on training exercises, sold to private investors, currently located in museums and even some still proudly sitting as "gate guards" across the US, etc.).

The Fleet Air Arm and Royal Naval Air Service in 100 Objects

The Fleet Air Arm and Royal Naval Air Service in 100 Objects
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Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Total Pages : 143
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ISBN-10 : 9781445689036
ISBN-13 : 1445689030
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Fleet Air Arm and Royal Naval Air Service in 100 Objects by : David Morris

Download or read book The Fleet Air Arm and Royal Naval Air Service in 100 Objects written by David Morris and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delving in to the official archives of the Fleet Air Arm Museum and the wider National Museum of the Royal Navy, David Morris tells their incredible story through a selection of significant objects.

Flypast

Flypast
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Total Pages : 632
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ISBN-10 : IND:30000117320568
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

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Download or read book Flypast written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: