Young, Edward/Hector, Gareth (Illustr.)/Brown, Tim (Illustr.)/Laurier, Jim (Illustr.) F6F Hellcat. Philippines 1944

Joining combat in the Pacific in late 1943, the Hellcat squadrons soon demonstrated their ascendency over their Japanese opponents, culminating in the great "Marianas Turkey Shoot" during the Battle of the Philippine Sea in June 1944. The fighter proved to be a dream for pilots to fly, allowing both novice and veteran Naval Aviators alike to prevail in largescale aerial combats. From October 1944 to January 1945, the Fast Carriers supported General MacArthur's invasion of the Philippines.
Featuring specially commissioned armament views and battlescenes, this book covers the key role played by Naval Aviators flying the Hellcat into action during the Fast Carrier Task Force's strikes against the Philippines in September and October 1944. Using maps, contemporary photographs, and technical diagrams, the volume examines the highly effective tactics used to prevail against large enemy formations, and reveals the training that underpinned the success enjoyed by the Naval Aviators and their Hellcats. The key combat actions are vividly described through 3D ribbon diagrams providing a step-by-step depiction of the main dogfights featured in the book, as well as action reports, both from previously unknown pilots and from more famous Hellcat aces.

From October 1944 to January 1945, the fast aircraft carrier battle groups supported General MacArthur's invasion of the Philippines.
Featuring specially commissioned views of the Hellcat's on-board armament and battle scenes, this book covers the key role of the naval aviators who deployed the Hellcat during the fast carrier battle groups' attacks on the Philippines in September and October 1944. Using maps, contemporary photographs and technical diagrams, this volume examines the highly effective tactics used by the U.S. Navy's Hellcat pilots against large enemy formations, and highlights the training that underpinned the success of the naval aviators and their aircraft. Key combat operations are vividly presented using 3D ribbon diagrams that provide a step-by-step account of key aerial battles, as well as mission reports from both previously unknown pilots and more famous "Hellcat" aces.