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This book charts the story of the lesser known aces who flew the mighty Republic aircraft as a tactical fighter-bomber with the Ninth Air Force, rather than as a long-range escort. It also details the exploits of the Mediterranean-based 325th FG, which was the only P-47 group within the strategic Fifteenth Air Force. Thunderbolt aces within the Ninth Air Force, particularly, were rare, despite some 15 groups flying the fighter. Supporting troops on the ground rather than searching out aerial foes, was the name of the game for the men of the Ninth. However, with the Luftwaffe often opposing such sorties through to April 1945, more than 20 pilots had the opportunity to score five or more kills and 'make ace'.

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Introduction/Escorts and Dive-Bombing/Invasion Support/Southern Front/Continental Sweep/Ardennes Surprise/End Run/Appendices

P-47 Thunderbolt Aces of the Ninth and Fifteenth Air Forces

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    A Paperback by Jerry Scutts, Chris Davey

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: 01/12/1999
      ISBN13: 9781855329065, 978-1855329065
      ISBN10: 1855329069

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book charts the story of the lesser known aces who flew the mighty Republic aircraft as a tactical fighter-bomber with the Ninth Air Force, rather than as a long-range escort. It also details the exploits of the Mediterranean-based 325th FG, which was the only P-47 group within the strategic Fifteenth Air Force. Thunderbolt aces within the Ninth Air Force, particularly, were rare, despite some 15 groups flying the fighter. Supporting troops on the ground rather than searching out aerial foes, was the name of the game for the men of the Ninth. However, with the Luftwaffe often opposing such sorties through to April 1945, more than 20 pilots had the opportunity to score five or more kills and 'make ace'.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction/Escorts and Dive-Bombing/Invasion Support/Southern Front/Continental Sweep/Ardennes Surprise/End Run/Appendices

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