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Cover: 9781849086660 | Defiant, Blenheim and Havoc Aces | Andrew Thomas | Taschenbuch | 2012
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Defiant, Blenheim and Havoc Aces
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Sprache: Englisch

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The Blenheim IF flew some of Fighter Command's early offensive operations, and the type soon proved vulnerable when pitted against single-seat fighters. However, for much of 1940 the Blenheim fighter squadrons provided the RAF's main long-range convoy escort and nightfighter capability. In the mid-1930s, in an attempt to capitalise on its expertise in power-operated gun turrets, the Boulton Paul Company developed the Defiant, a single-engined fighter in which all the armament was concentrated in the turret behind the pilot. Intended as a 'bomber destroyer', the Defiant had its combat debut over Dunkirk, and initially achieved some considerable success. A number of American-built aircraft called Douglas DB-7 light bombers (named Havoc by the RAF), were fitted with radar for nightfighter duties and others successfully replaced the Blenheim as night intruders. A total of 11 pilots claimed five or more victories when flying these three types to become aces, whilst no fewer than 33 who became aces claimed at least part of their scores when flying the Blenheim, Defiant or Havoc.
The Blenheim IF flew some of Fighter Command's early offensive operations, and the type soon proved vulnerable when pitted against single-seat fighters. However, for much of 1940 the Blenheim fighter squadrons provided the RAF's main long-range convoy escort and nightfighter capability. In the mid-1930s, in an attempt to capitalise on its expertise in power-operated gun turrets, the Boulton Paul Company developed the Defiant, a single-engined fighter in which all the armament was concentrated in the turret behind the pilot. Intended as a 'bomber destroyer', the Defiant had its combat debut over Dunkirk, and initially achieved some considerable success. A number of American-built aircraft called Douglas DB-7 light bombers (named Havoc by the RAF), were fitted with radar for nightfighter duties and others successfully replaced the Blenheim as night intruders. A total of 11 pilots claimed five or more victories when flying these three types to become aces, whilst no fewer than 33 who became aces claimed at least part of their scores when flying the Blenheim, Defiant or Havoc.
Über den Autor

Andrew Thomas is one of Britain's leading RAF researchers, having published numerous articles and books on the subject, as well as readily assisting other authors. He joined the RAF to fly straight from school, and has maintained an enthusiastic interest in the history and development of his Service throughout his career. He has previously published a number of volumes in the renowned Osprey 'Aircraft of the Aces' series.

Chris Davey has illustrated more than 30 titles for Osprey's Aircraft of the Aces, Combat Aircraft and Elite Units series since 1994. Based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, and one of the last traditional airbrush artists in the business, he has become the artist of choice for both USAAF fighters and RAF subject matter.

Zusammenfassung
Both the Defiant and the Blenheim served as frontline day fighter types during the first year of the war, enjoying early successes until they came up against the vastly superior Messerschmitt Bf 109. The American-built Havoc was also a pioneering nightfighter, being used in this role in 1940 - 42 alongside the Defiant and the Blenheim.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

Early Day Operations
Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain
Early Night Operations
Overseas Operations
Valediction
Appendices
- Blenheim, Defiant & Havoc Aces
- Aces with some Blenheim, Defiant & Havoc claims
- Aces that flew Blenheim, Defiant & Havoc but made no claims
- Colour Plates Commentary

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2012
Genre: Geschichte, Importe
Jahrhundert: 20. Jahrhundert
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9781849086660
ISBN-10: 1849086664
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Thomas, Andrew
Illustrator: Davey, Chris
Hersteller: Bloomsbury USA
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 258 x 187 x 10 mm
Von/Mit: Andrew Thomas
Erscheinungsdatum: 19.06.2012
Gewicht: 0,308 kg
Artikel-ID: 132586924
Über den Autor

Andrew Thomas is one of Britain's leading RAF researchers, having published numerous articles and books on the subject, as well as readily assisting other authors. He joined the RAF to fly straight from school, and has maintained an enthusiastic interest in the history and development of his Service throughout his career. He has previously published a number of volumes in the renowned Osprey 'Aircraft of the Aces' series.

Chris Davey has illustrated more than 30 titles for Osprey's Aircraft of the Aces, Combat Aircraft and Elite Units series since 1994. Based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, and one of the last traditional airbrush artists in the business, he has become the artist of choice for both USAAF fighters and RAF subject matter.

Zusammenfassung
Both the Defiant and the Blenheim served as frontline day fighter types during the first year of the war, enjoying early successes until they came up against the vastly superior Messerschmitt Bf 109. The American-built Havoc was also a pioneering nightfighter, being used in this role in 1940 - 42 alongside the Defiant and the Blenheim.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

Early Day Operations
Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain
Early Night Operations
Overseas Operations
Valediction
Appendices
- Blenheim, Defiant & Havoc Aces
- Aces with some Blenheim, Defiant & Havoc claims
- Aces that flew Blenheim, Defiant & Havoc but made no claims
- Colour Plates Commentary

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2012
Genre: Geschichte, Importe
Jahrhundert: 20. Jahrhundert
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9781849086660
ISBN-10: 1849086664
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Thomas, Andrew
Illustrator: Davey, Chris
Hersteller: Bloomsbury USA
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 258 x 187 x 10 mm
Von/Mit: Andrew Thomas
Erscheinungsdatum: 19.06.2012
Gewicht: 0,308 kg
Artikel-ID: 132586924
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