This book describes the development of the legendary F4U Corsair;and follows it into battle from Guadalcanal to the Indian Ocean; CentralPacific Ocean; Korea; Africa; and Central America; and throughoutits lengthy military career into Korea. Also included are chapterson the most decorated Corsair pilots; surviving examples of variousmodels; as well as detailed appendices; and the author s own detailedline schemes and maps. A total of 2;814 F4U-1; F4U-1A; andF4U-2 Corsairs were constructed and delivered. Musciano s book describeshow this naval fighter was transformed to perform a myriadof functions for which it was never intended.
#2533311 in Books imusti 1997-04-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 12.33 x .90 x 9.28l; 3.02 #File Name: 0764302345144 pagesSchiffer Publishing
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great book!By David HoustonThis book will not give you absolutely every fact and detail you may be looking for with regard to this fascinating subject but 'Luftwaffe vs RAF: Flying Clothing of the Air War; 1939-45' is certainly a worthy addition to anyone's library interested in Luftwaffe and RAF/Commonwealth militaria and history. This book and its equally informative companion - 'Luftwaffe vs RAF: Flying Equipment of the Air War; 1939-45' are both excellent publications and will give a broad overview of the uniforms and equipment used by both sides during ww2. Modern and period photographs are used to show the original items in present day collections and also being worn in the period by the airmen concerned. Some detail is given to the period buttons; zips; clothing labels and manufacturers but the majority of this kind of experience can only really be garnered by viewing or handling original items when possible. Great book.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great to see the original items; but needs more anglesBy R. A. StappThis book was recommended to me as one of the best sources for RAF (and Luftwaffe; but I'm primarily interested in the the RAF) flying clothes of WWII. The book uses both period black and white pictures of airmen wearing their various uniforms and equipment and modern color pictures of actual period uniforms displayed on dummies which is very useful for seeing the correct colors of uniform parts.My favorite section is the one showing pictures of aviators from both sides wearing jackets gotten from other air forces. It seems like the Germans in particular liked to wear jackets captured from the British and Americans; while the British liked the American A2 jacket.One drawback to the book is the pictures all tend to be taken from the front so if you are interested in the backs of boots or the inside of Irvin jackets you are pretty much out of luck. I'm sure for most uses; the lack of different angles isn't much of an issue; but if you are a figure modeler or someone trying to determine if a pair of replica boots have authentic details it is frustrating to see so many images of the real items; but not have access to all the details that more thorough photography would have revealed.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic book.By Deon BarnardExcellent reference book to me as a collector of WW2 memorabilia. Once again to Mick Prodger; a fantastic book with all illustrations; pictures and history of extremely high quality.
