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Osprey Aircraft of the Aces: Defiant, Blenheim and Havoc Aces
Manufacture Product Number : OSP-AA105
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| For much of 1940, Blenheim fighter squadrons provided the RAF's main long-range escort and night fighter capability. In the mid-1930s, in an attempt to capitalize 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. 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 night fighter duties and others successfully replaced the Blenheim as night intruders. A total of 11 pilots claimed 5 or more victories when flying these 3 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. Aircraft of the Aces 105; Thomas; 96 pages. |
Type = Books, Magazines, Catalogs and Videos
Category = Books- Osprey Aircraft of the Aces Series
Period = World War 2
Material = Softcover Book
Date of Release = 2012-06-15
Status = Available
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