Discover the fascinating world of Pacific warplanes!

Pacific Profiles - Volume Three is a valuable resource for all enthusiasts of military history and aviation. This volume provides a detailed overview of the USAAF Fifth Air Force and RAAF units that operated Douglas A-20 medium bombers during combat operations in New Guinea from July 1942 until the end of 1944.

The book offers a unique perspective on the tactical deployment of these aircraft in one of the key conflicts of the Second World War in the Pacific. Detailed illustrations and descriptions of individual units and their activities help to better understand the strategic significance these bombers had in fighting the enemy.

Why this publication?

Take the opportunity to view history from a perspective not offered by many other books-through detailed squadron profiles and accounts of their operational missions. This volume will help expand your knowledge of Second World War aviation while you appreciate the professional yet readable style of presentation.

Main advantages:

• Detailed treatment - accurate descriptions and illustrations by squadron, as employed in real combat situations.
• Unique historical context - focused on a specific area and period crucial to understanding the Pacific theatre.
• Suitable for collectors and historians - a quality source of data for anyone interested in military equipment and aviation history.
• Educational value - broadens understanding of strategy and tactics of air operations during the Second World War.
• Engaging and accessible - written in a style that is both approachable and professionally grounded.

Contents and product features:

• Descriptions of USAAF Fifth Air Force and RAAF squadrons employing Douglas A-20 medium bombers
• Geographic focus on New Guinea in 1942-1944
• Detailed illustrations of aircraft and their equipment
• Chronological overview of operations and deployments
• Factual information supported by historical data and evidence