Spitfire Aces of North Africa and Italy
Nonfiction, History, Reference, Military, Aviation, World War II
| Author: | Andrew Thomas | ISBN: | 9781472801913 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing | Publication: | February 20, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Andrew Thomas |
| ISBN: | 9781472801913 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Publication: | February 20, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Language: | English |
Although most famous for their role in the Battle of Britain, many Spitfire squadrons also served in the Mediterranean theatre, aiding the Allied victories in North Africa and later in the invasion of Italy. Numerous pilots, both Royal Air Force and South African Spitfire squadrons, made ace during these engagements. This book tells their story.
Although most famous for their role in the Battle of Britain, many Spitfire squadrons also served in the Mediterranean theatre, aiding the Allied victories in North Africa and later in the invasion of Italy. Numerous pilots, both Royal Air Force and South African Spitfire squadrons, made ace during these engagements. This book tells their story.
