A definitive technical guide to the early Allison-engined P-51 Mustang variants. While the introduction of the Merlin engine did improve the Mustang's performance and produce the bubble-canopied fighters with which we associate the name, credit must be given to the Allison-engined variants that preceded it. From its inception in early 1940, the Mustang's development was extraordinarily rapid - such was the need for a fighter at the time, and the confidence in its design. By early January 1942, the Mustang was in service ...
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A definitive technical guide to the early Allison-engined P-51 Mustang variants. While the introduction of the Merlin engine did improve the Mustang's performance and produce the bubble-canopied fighters with which we associate the name, credit must be given to the Allison-engined variants that preceded it. From its inception in early 1940, the Mustang's development was extraordinarily rapid - such was the need for a fighter at the time, and the confidence in its design. By early January 1942, the Mustang was in service with the RAF, flying low-level armed reconnaissance operations over Northern France. Despite later Merlin variants arriving in-theatre, this remained a hunting ground for the Allison Mustangs through to D-Day and beyond - a remarkable service length. This book shows how, in American hands the Allison-engined Mustangs performed as dive-bombers and fighters, serving with distinction in North Africa and the Far East.
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Very Good+ Unused. Tight and clean. Spine uncreased, text and illustrations clean, shelfwear minimal. 1st printing, with complete number line. An all-around very nice copy! From a private collection. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Tooby, Adam, and Chasemore, Richard, and Palmer, Ian, Dr. New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 64 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Illustrations, color. Air Vanguard, 1. Audience: General/trade. THE BOOK IS NEW.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1780961510. Light edgewear. A nice, bright copy.; Air Vanguard; B&W & Color Photographs; 9.7 X 7.1 X 0.2 inches; 64 pages.
