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The Fighting Corsairs
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Author : Jeff Dacus
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2020-10-01
The Fighting Corsairs written by Jeff Dacus and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-01 with History categories.
From an historian and columnist in Leatherneck and Armor magazines, this is the exciting, personal account of a Marine fighter squadron in the South Pacific during the critical days of 1943 when the tide turned against the Japanese. Based on individual interviews and wartime documents, this is a thrilling narrative of the Marines who lived, and died, during the toughest battles of the entire war. It looks at the war through the eyes of some of the greatest fighter pilots of all time, including Bob Hanson, the “Maharajah of Rabaul” and highest-scoring Corsair pilot in history.
A Nest Of Corsairs
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Author : Seton Dearden
language : en
Publisher: John Murray
Release Date : 1976
A Nest Of Corsairs written by Seton Dearden and has been published by John Murray this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with History categories.
Corsair Aces
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Author : Walter A. Musciano
language : en
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Release Date : 1979
Corsair Aces written by Walter A. Musciano and has been published by Prentice Hall this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Vought F4u Corsair
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Author : James D’Angina
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2014-11-20
Vought F4u Corsair written by James D’Angina and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-20 with History categories.
With over 12,500 produced, the Vought F4U Corsair is one of the icons of mid-20th century military aviation. It was as a Marine Corps aircraft that the Corsair was to become famous, fighting through World War II and Korea. Able to outperform its contemporaries, notably the A6M Zero, the Corsair combined speed, resilience and firepower. It also served in Indochina and Algeria, and in 1969's 'Soccer War' between Honduras and El Salvador, Corsairs were flown by both sides and fought the last propeller-aircraft dogfights in history. This highly illustrated volume recounts the design and development history of one of the most iconic fighters in military aviation history.
Vought F4u Corsair
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Author : James D’Angina
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2014-11-20
Vought F4u Corsair written by James D’Angina and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-20 with History categories.
With over 12,500 produced, the Vought F4U Corsair is one of the icons of mid-20th century military aviation. It was as a Marine Corps aircraft that the Corsair was to become famous, fighting through World War II and Korea. Able to outperform its contemporaries, notably the A6M Zero, the Corsair combined speed, resilience and firepower. It also served in Indochina and Algeria, and in 1969's 'Soccer War' between Honduras and El Salvador, Corsairs were flown by both sides and fought the last propeller-aircraft dogfights in history. This highly illustrated volume recounts the design and development history of one of the most iconic fighters in military aviation history.
The Corsairs Of France
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Author : Charles Boswell Norman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1887
The Corsairs Of France written by Charles Boswell Norman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1887 with France categories.
The Last Corsairs Of Malta
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Author : Thomas Freller
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
The Last Corsairs Of Malta written by Thomas Freller and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Adventure and adventurers categories.
"Stranded for two years on an uninhabited island, sailing on Maltese corsair ships, surviving the hardships of slavery in Algiers and a hazardous flight, fighting in and twice deserting from the Venetian navy, enslaved by a Turkish merchant in Albania, a witness of the French occupation of Corfu, fighting the French, enslaved once again by Albanians - is this too much fantasy for a true story? Not in this particular case. In fact all this happened to the Austrian Leonhard Eisenschmied in the last decades of the eighteenth century. The present author has critically examined the reports of this adventurer and found as long as the archives and available documents allowed it that nearly everything Eisenschmied reported is true. Most events in his reports could be confirmed by factual evidence."--BOOK JACKET.
Kamikazes Corsairs And Picket Ships
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Author : Robin L. Rielly
language : en
Publisher: Casemate
Release Date : 2008-09-05
Kamikazes Corsairs And Picket Ships written by Robin L. Rielly and has been published by Casemate this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-05 with History categories.
The untold story of ferocious air and naval combat during the WWII Battle of Okinawa—drawn from primary sources and survivor interviews. This is the story of an overlooked yet significant aerial and naval battle during the American assault on Okinawa in the spring of 1945. While losses to America’s main fleet are well recorded, less well known is the terrific battle waged on the radar picket line, the fleet’s outer defense against Japanese marauders. Weaving together the experiences of the ships and their crews—drawn from ship and aircraft action reports, ship logs, and personal interviews—historian Robin L. Reilly recounts one of the most ferocious air and naval battles in history. The US fleet—and its accompanying airpower—was so massive that the Japanese could only rely on suicide attacks to inflict critical damage. Of the 206 ships that served on radar picket duty, twenty-nine percent were sunk or damaged by Japanese air attacks, making theirs the most hazardous naval surface duty in World War II. The great losses were largely due to relentless kamikaze attacks, but also resulted from the improper use of support gunboats, failure to establish land-based radar at the earliest possible time, the assignment of ships ill-equipped for picket duty, and, as time went on, crew fatigue. US air cover during the battle is also described in full, as squadrons dashed from their carriers and land bases to intercept the Japanese swarms, resulting in constant melees over the fleet.
Corsairs Of Kyrios
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Author : Michael G Thomas
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2021-10-28
Corsairs Of Kyrios written by Michael G Thomas and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-28 with categories.
Lady Rohildr and her warriors return home to find their land in turmoil, and a brutal warlord plotting to seize the long-abandoned throne. The eternal conflict between the islanders of Kyrios has reached a stunning climax. Lord Ardalion has slaughtered his way to the top, and now looks to make enslave he scattered men and woman of the remaining Kyrios Islands, a disunited people more likely to fight each other than stand together. Corsairs, marauders, and bandits run amok, turning friend against foe while aerial warships circle overhead attacking at will bringing in a new age of slavery of war. If Ardalion succeeds, he will strip the islands bare to fuel his thirst for the inevitable war in the East. All hope for peace appears lost, but Lady Rohildr is not so easily defeated. She makes landfall with the last of her Night Shadows and a force of Northern mercenaries to reclaim her homeland and restore peace to the islands. And this time she carries a sacred relic, a prize from the fighting in the South that carries a loyalty that no amount of coin can match. The final battle is about to begin. And this time, only one war master will remain. In the style of incredible fantasy epics like Game of Thrones, The Witcher, and The Lord of the Rings, comes a story filled with waring kingdoms, incredible creatures, powerful magicks and a rising empire that seeks to destroy all in its path. Corsairs of Kyrios is the second novel in the epic War Masters series that will see the remnants of the old Empire rise once more. A thrilling tale of war, romance, and adventure! The thrilling sequel, Battle of Noverio (The War Masters Book 3) is due for release in January 2022.
The Men Who Flew The Vought F4u Corsair
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Author : Martin W. Bowmen
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Aviation
Release Date : 2021-09-01
The Men Who Flew The Vought F4u Corsair written by Martin W. Bowmen and has been published by Pen and Sword Aviation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-01 with History categories.
First flown in 1940, the prototype Vought F4U Corsair instantly became the fastest fighter in the world and the fastest US aircraft of any description. Powered by a huge 18-cylinder Pratt and Whitney Double Wasp engine driving an enormous 13 feet 4 inch propeller, the first Corsairs were capable of 417mph. This figure would rise to nearly 450mph in later versions despite the fact that fuel load and overall weight was increased. Production began in 1941, not only by Vought but also by Goodyear and Brewster. The F4U entered service with the US Navy in September 1942, although carrier-borne operations were initiated a little later not by the Americans but by the British Fleet Air Arm. The aircraft subsequently came to be extensively used from land and sea by the US Marines, Royal Navy, and Royal New Zealand Air Force. Famous squadrons like VMF-214 'The Black Sheep’ and VF-17 ‘Jolly Rogers’, along with many others, maintained total ascendancy over the Japanese for the rest of the war - a remarkable achievement for a single type. After the Second World War, the Corsair stayed in production and was used with distinction by the French in Indo-China and again by the US Navy in Korea. Since then, Corsairs have achieved significant success in air races and more and more are being restored to fly for museums and warbird enthusiasts the world over. Martin Bowman’s comprehensive new book combines technical information and detailed development history with a fascinating combat history told, in many cases, by the Second World War pilots themselves. Well researched, readable, and illustrated with dozens of rare and previously unpublished photographs, The Men Who Flew the Vought F4U Corsair is the perfect book for any fan of the ‘bent wing bird’.