Flying aircraft such as the Macchi 200-202, Fiat G.50 and biplane Fiat CR.42, the Italian fighter pilots were recognised by their Allied counterparts as brave opponents blessed with sound flying abilities, but employing under-gunned and underpowered equipment. Following the Italian surrender in September 1943, a number of aces continued to take the fight to the Allies as part of the Luftwaffe-run ANR, which was equipped with far more potent equipment such as the Bf 109G, Macchi 205V and Fiat G.55. Flying these types, the ...
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Flying aircraft such as the Macchi 200-202, Fiat G.50 and biplane Fiat CR.42, the Italian fighter pilots were recognised by their Allied counterparts as brave opponents blessed with sound flying abilities, but employing under-gunned and underpowered equipment. Following the Italian surrender in September 1943, a number of aces continued to take the fight to the Allies as part of the Luftwaffe-run ANR, which was equipped with far more potent equipment such as the Bf 109G, Macchi 205V and Fiat G.55. Flying these types, the handful of ANR squadrons continued to oppose Allied bombing raids on northern Italy until VE-Day.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good- 1841760781. Glossy softbound covers. Light shelf wear to the edges of the covers. The former owner's small round ownership perforation stamp is at the bottom of the front cover.; Osprey Aircraft Of The Aces No 34; 184.15 X 0.25 X 246.38 inches; 96 pages.
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Good. Size: 7x0x9; Noticeably Read Copy still in good shape ~ Spine is Un-Creased but has noticeable rubbing and wear showing white spots ~ Strong Binding ~ Unmarked Pages ~ Soft Page Corners with some slightly curling & bent ~ Light Wear on Outside Page Edges that have some smudging and light discoloration from age & dust ~ Cover has Worn Edges & Fuzzy Corners.
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Very Good+, No Dust Jacket. 4TO, 96 pgs., Photos & Illus, Paperback. Softcover: As new glossy color illustrated paper covers with title on front and on spine. Title, text, 'art' and photo pages printed on coated paper are spotless. The 'Italians' were the 'Junior partners' of the axis alliance in the European War, and although with less capable aircraft still managed to produce over 100 pilots who qualified as aces. Vintage photography and specially commissioned artwork. Nice tight binding.
