دانلود کتاب 359th Fighter Group

359th Fighter Group КНИГИ ;ВОЕННАЯ ИСТОРИЯ 359th Fighter Group (Aviation Elite Units 10)ByJack SmithPublisher:Osprey Publishing2002 128 PagesISBN: 184176440XPDF15 MBThe 359th Fighter Group first saw action on 13 December 1943, it initially flew bomber escort sweeps in P47s, before converting to th P-51 in April 1944. The 359th was credited with the destruction of 351 enemy aircraft between December 1943 and May 1945. The exploits of all 12 aces created by the group are detailed, along with the most significant missions flown. Nicknamed the ‘Unicorns’, the 359th FG was one of the last groups to arrive in the UK for service in the ETO with the Eighth Air Force. First seeing action on 13 December 1943, the group initially flew bomber escort sweeps in P-47s, before converting to the ubiquitous P-51 in March/April 1944. Throughout its time in the ETO, the 359th was credited with the destruction of 351 enemy aircraft destroyed between December 1943 and May 1945. The exploits of all 12 aces created by the group are detailed, along with the most significant missions flown. This book also discusses the various markings worn by the group’s three squadrons, the 368th, 369th and 370th FSs sharingmatrix 0