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Through detailed anecdotes and historical insights, this book sheds light on the often-overlooked night-time combat operations and the heroes who undertook them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, \u003cem\u003eF-80 Shooting Star Units of the Korean War\u003c\/em\u003e presents a comprehensive examination of one of the first jet fighters used by the United States Air Force and its pivotal contribution during the Korean War. Thompson’s adept storytelling brings to life the challenges and triumphs experienced by F-80 pilots and their squads in this transformative period of aerial warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history buff, aviation enthusiast, or someone intrigued by the strategic complexities of warfare, Warren Thompson's works promise an enriching journey through pages of history, illuminating the courage and innovation that defined aerial combat.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"american-nightfighter-aces-of-world-war-2-by-andrew-thomas-9781846033063","title":"American Nightfighter Aces of World War 2","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn illustrated description of the famous US Nightfighter aces and their planes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Americans lagged behind their European contemporaries in military aviation in the late 1930s, and it took the Battle of Britain to awaken America to the necessity of having aircraft that could defend targets against night-time attack by bomber aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmerican Nightfighter Aces of World War 2\u003c\/em\u003e examines the numerous aircraft types that were used by the US in this role, beginning with the early stop-gap conversions like the TBM Avenger, Lockheed Ventura, and the A-20 Havoc (P-70).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt goes on to detail the combat history of the newer, radar-equipped Hellcats, Corsairs, and Black Widows that were designed to seek out enemy aircraft and which registered most of the kills made by the Navy, Marine Corps, and USAAF in 1944–45.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith full-colour profiles and rare photographs, this is an absorbing account of an underestimated flying force: the American Nightfighters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848339902700,"sku":"9781846033063","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7058083482845.jpg?v=1758973809"},{"product_id":"f-80-shooting-star-units-of-the-korean-war-by-mr-warren-thompson-9781472829054","title":"F-80 Shooting Star Units of the Korean War","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt within a 180-day time limit in 1943, the \u003cem\u003eF-80 Shooting Star\u003c\/em\u003e first saw service in Italy in the final year of World War 2, and consequently was sent to bases in the US, Europe, and the Far East after VJ Day. 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