claringbould michael john (203 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Very Good. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator). 1748226307. 5/26/2025 2:25:07 AM.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Laurier, Jim (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator). Neuware - The aerial clashes between the iconic Corsair and Zero-sen translated into a contest of speed and altitude for the former, versus the latter's outstanding agility and range.Whilst the F4U Corsair eventually proved to be a superior fighter in Pacific operations, its introduction into combat in this theatre initially demonstrated its weaknesses. Indeed, the 'Saint Valentine's Day Massacre' debacle showcased exemplary Zero-sen fighter tactics, and American losses were of sufficient magnitude that further daylight missions toward Bougainville were discontinued until Allied fighter tactics could be improved. As a result, for the next two months the Corsair's combat results were much subdued. Indeed, the F4U only became a superb fighter when both its pilots and their commanders worked out how to deploy the gull-wing design effectively. Optimum circumstances for effective engagement did not always occur, and the Zero-sen remained effective against the Corsair until February 1944 in the South Pacific, after which all IJNAF fighter units vacated Rabaul. This book closely examines these two different fighters in the Solomons/Rabaul theatre, and the unique geographic conditions which shaped their deployment and effectiveness. It contains rare photographs and digital artwork that accurately showcases and aligns combats of both types in-theatre with unprecedented accuracy. Both sides vastly over-claimed. With full access to IJNAF and US Navy/US Marine Corps records, these numbers will be presented accurately.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator). This book details the exploits of the highly skilled Naval Aviators charged with achieving air supremacy over New Guinea in their A6M2/3 Zero-sens. The combat record of the Zero-sen in New Guinea has mostly been overstated, with little due being given to the constraining conditions under which the fighter operated. The air combats fought over New Guinea in 1942 between Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force (IJNAF) pilots and their Allied counterparts in P-39 Airacobras and P-40 Warhawks were often 'trial and error' affairs, with both belligerents being caught out by weather. This study covers the key role played by governing factors including geography and climatic conditions, and examines the modified tactics employed by IJNAF Zero-sen pilots to help them cope in-theatre through the comprehensive analysis of RAAF, USAAF and Japanese operational after action reports. Using first-hand accounts from both famous aviators and previously unknown RAAF and Japanese pilots, and specially commissioned artwork, leading South Pacific historian and author Michael John Claringbould sheds new light on the air war fought over the wilds of New Guinea during the course of 1942.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator). Although New Guinea's Thunderbolt pilots faced several different types of enemy aircraft in capricious tropical conditions, by far their most common adversary was the Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa, codenamed 'Oscar' by the Allies. These two opposing fighters were the products of two radically different design philosophies. The Thunderbolt was heavy, fast and packed a massive punch thanks to its battery of eight 0.50-cal machine guns, while the 'Oscar' was the complete opposite in respect to fighter design philosophy - lightweight, nimble, manoeuvrable and lightly armed. It was, nonetheless, deadly in the hands of an experienced pilot. The Thunderbolt commenced operations in New Guinea with a series of bomber escort missions in mid-1943, and its firepower and superior speed soon saw Fifth Air Force fighter command deploying elite groups of P-47s to Wewak, on the northern coast. Flying from there, they would pick off unwary enemy aircraft during dedicated fighter patrols. The Thunderbolt pilots in New Guinea slowly wore down their Japanese counterparts by continual combat and deadly strafing attacks, but nevertheless, the Ki-43-II remained a worthy opponent deterrent up until Hollandia was abandoned by the IJAAF in April 1944.Fully illustrated throughout with artwork and rare photographs, this fascinating book examines these two vastly different fighters in the New Guinea theatre, and assesses the unique geographic conditions that shaped their deployment and effectiveness.

Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This volume chronicles aerial warfare in the South Pacific from December 1941 until March 1942, during which air operations by both sides became a daily occurrence. As Imperial Japanese Navy flying boats and land-based bombers penetrated over vast distances, a few under-strength squadrons of the Royal Australian Air Force put up a spirited fight.

Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. "Graphic novel style" publication but historically accurate. Colour illustrations. 119 pages. An illustrated diary dating from the early months of the Pacific War and offering an intimate perspective of his life, along with insights into Japanese thinking of the times. These memoirs are presented in a style consistent with Japanese manga. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 108 pages. This volume conveys detailed stories of aerial warfare in the Solomons theatre, chosen because both Japanese and Allied records can be matched for an accurate accounting.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations & maps. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 112 pages. This volume illustrates, by squadron, USAAF Fifth Air Force A-20 series medium bombers operating in New Guinea from July 1942 to the end of 1944.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations & maps. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 112 pages. The most accurate WWII aircraft profiles to date of Japanese aircraft in the "South Seas" theatre.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations & maps. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 104 pages. The most accurate WWII aircraft profiles to date of Japanese aircraft in the "South Seas" theatre.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations & maps. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 120 pages. Covers a dozen USAAF aircraft and Thirteenth Air Force squadrons which operated the Bell P-39 and P-400 Airacobra.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations & maps. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 120 pages. The most accurate colour profiles to date of Japanese Navy land-based Zero fighters in the "South Seas" theatre.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations & maps. 120 pages. This volume focuses on the US Navy, US Marine Corps and RNZAF squadrons which operated land-based F4U series Corsair fighters throughout the Solomons from 1943 onwards. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 101 pages. This volume conveys detailed stories of aerial warfare in the South Pacific, chosen because both Japanese and Allied records can be matched for an accurate accounting.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 107 pages. This volume conveys detailed stories of aerial warfare in the South Pacific. chosen because both Japanese and Allied records can be matched for an accurate accounting.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations & maps. 108 pages. This volume covers Allied types that fought in the brief but intense Netherlands East Indies [NEI] campaign from December 1941 to March 1942. because of some additional background on Dutch types, the full scope of this volume is 1940-1942. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Colour & Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations & maps. 108 pages. Deals with the P-40 Warhawk series, which served with a dozen USAAF Fifth and Thirteenth Air Force fighter and reconnaissance squadrons, service units, combat replacement pools and other miscellaneous units. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Colour & Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations & maps. 132 pages. Presents the most accurate wartime profiles and histories to date of Imperial Japanese Navy bombers, transports, flying boats and miscellaneous types which served in the South Pacific. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Colour & Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations & maps. 136 pages. This volume covers those B-25, PBJ & F-10 Mitchell models which served in Australia, New Guinea and the Solomons. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Colour & Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations & maps. 108 pages. Deals with the P-51 and F-6 Mustang series which served in New Guinea, the Philippines and then the Japanese islands, serving with a total of ten USAAF Fifth Air Force fighter and reconnaissance squadrons. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Colour & Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations & maps. 108 pages. Deals with the P-38 and variants including the photo-reconnaissance F-4 and F-5, along with field-modified P-38G night fighters. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations & maps. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 124 pages. Deals with Japanese Navy floatplanes which served in the South Pacific.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations & maps. 124pages. This volume covers the B-17E/F series which served in Australia, New Guinea and the Solomons. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations & maps. 104 pages. This volume covers the B-26 and US Navy JM Marauder series which served in Australia, New Guinea and the Solomons. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Colour & Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations & maps. 124 pages. Deals with the P-38 and variants including the photo-reconnaissance F-4 and F-5, along with field-modified P-38G night fighters. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

Softcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations & maps. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 160 pages. Covers the Douglas C-47 including numerous derivatives.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Paperback; very good in card covers. ; This volume illustrates, by squadron, USAAF Fifth Air Force A-20 series medium bombers operating in New Guinea from July 1942 to the end of 1944. Illustrated with wartime b/w photographs, and colour aircraft profiles and nose art illustrations. ; 111 pages.