The second part of the monograph on the P-47 Thunderbolt constitutes a thorough insight into the origins and development of the bubbletop versions of the aircraft from P-47D-25 to N-25 variant. Each variant is specified and described. The book discusses the combat use of P-47s in the PTO since their debut in this theatre of operations to the end of WW2, including little-known actions over Japanese home islands. The battles over Europe from January till May 1944 and over Italy are also depicted. The author uncoveres the fates of particular fighter units as well as individual pilots who fought in them.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Szlagor, T./Janowicz, K.
Title
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. Volume 2
Details
Polish and english text, paperback, many bw- and 13 colour photographs, 6 pages with colour profiles, 16 pages with scale drawings in 1:48, large format. More than 96 pages.
