This volume examines the clashes between the Corsair and Ki-84 in the closing stages of the war, revealing how Corsair pilots had to adapt their techniques and combat strategies to account for these newer types, which proved harder to shoot down. It also reveals how the eventual six-to-one kill rate was largely driven by the reduced quality of Japanese fighter pilots due to the high casualty rates inflicted on the Japanese Air Force during the air battles over the Solomon Islands.
This volume examines the clashes between the Corsair and Ki-84 in the closing stages of the war, revealing how Corsair pilots had to adapt their techniques and combat strategies to account for these newer types, which proved harder to shoot down. It also reveals how the eventual six-to-one kill rate was largely driven by the reduced quality of Japanese fighter pilots due to the high casualty rates inflicted on the Japanese Air Force during the air battles over the Solomon Islands.
F4U Corsair vs Ki-84 "Frank": Pacific Theater 1945
80F4U Corsair vs Ki-84 "Frank": Pacific Theater 1945
80Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781472814609 |
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Publisher: | Bloomsbury USA |
Publication date: | 05/24/2016 |
Series: | Duel , #73 |
Pages: | 80 |
Product dimensions: | 5.01(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.38(d) |