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Book SynopsisThe P-51B Mustang was delivered to the European Theater of Operations in the cherished hope that it could help achieve the destruction of Germany''s aircraft industry and the Luftwaffe before Operation Overlord. This title tells the story of that aircraft from its development prior to the American entry into the war through to D-Day in June 1944.
During World War II, the United States Army Air Corps was led by a cadre of officers who believed implicitly that military aviation, particularly fast heavy bombers at high altitude, would be able to destroy strategic enemy targets during daylight with minimal losses. However, by 1942 the Flying Fortress was proving vulnerable to Luftwaffe fighters.
This title charts the United States Army Air Forces'' struggle to develop a Long-Range Escort which would enable them to achieve the Combined Bomber Objectives and gain mastery of the skies over the Third Reich. The commitment of the USAAF to the Mediterranean and Eur
Trade Review
Within the pages of this book you will discover a detailed chronology and evolution of the P-51 airplane, from development to the battlefield. This is the most detailed and well-researched history that I have seen on the P-51 airplane, covering conception, design, development, manufacturing, and arrival at the field of battle. The story is both compelling and authentic. * Gerald Landry, GALCIT Wind Tunnel Manager, Ret. *
The Mustang revisited. An exhaustive work with up-to-date research and something for all readers with the story of the famous fighter. A must-have for all Mustang lovers. -- Robert Gruenhagen, author of 'Mustang: The Story of the P-51 Fighter'
It is a compelling story, told in a way that is both interesting and informative. For enthusiasts of aerospace history, WWII history, or merely the story of the march of technology, this is a book that deserves to be read and studied. -- Cindy Macha * Director of the Western Museum of Flight *
For anyone interested in the US Air Force, or the Mustang itself, this is a very solid and attractive work. * The Armourer *
A must have title that illustrates an outstanding American adventure. * JP4 Magazine *
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments Dedication Foreword Introduction 1: The Creation of NAA 2: NAA’s Struggle to Gain USAAC Acceptance 3: Building the Mustang Despite the USAAC-MD 4: The Birth of the Merlin Mustang 5: The Long-Hoped-For Single-Engined Escort Fighter 6: The Mission of Long-Range Escort Reaches Crisis Point 7: “Destroy the Luftwaffe – in the Air and on the Ground” Appendices Bibliography Endnotes Index
