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- Condition
- ISBN-13
- 9781804517710
- Type
- NA
- Publication Name
- NA
- ISBN
- 9781804517710
- Book Title
- Curtiss Kittyhawks in the Soviet Far North 1941-45 Volume 1 : Origins and Early Combat Operations, 1942-May 1944
- Book Series
- Europe@War Ser.
- Publisher
- Helion & Company, The Limited
- Item Length
- 0.5 in
- Publication Year
- 2025
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Genre
- History
- Topic
- Military / World War II, Military / United States, Military / Aviation
- Item Width
- 0.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 72 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Helion & Company, The Limited
ISBN-10
1804517712
ISBN-13
9781804517710
eBay Product ID (ePID)
21075898288
Product Key Features
Book Title
Curtiss Kittyhawks in the Soviet Far North 1941-45 Volume 1 : Origins and Early Combat Operations, 1942-May 1944
Number of Pages
72 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / World War II, Military / United States, Military / Aviation
Publication Year
2025
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Book Series
Europe@War Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Length
0.5 in
Item Width
0.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
...a great book if you want to learn more about combat at the top of the world in the vital Artic Sea lanes supplying Lend Lease equipment to Soviet forces., The imagery itself is the book's main asset. Many of the photographs are rare, showing variations in camouflage, theater markings, and unit insignia that highlight the operational diversity of the Do 217.
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
623.7464
Synopsis
Curtiss Kittyhawks in the Soviet Far North Volume 1: Origins and Early Combat Operations, 1942-May 1944 offers a richly researched and authoritative account of one of the lesser-known but strategicafly significant episodes of the Second World War: the deployment and early combat history of the P-40 Kittyhawk fighter under the Soviet Northern Fleet Air Force. Drawing on a wealth of archival materials-many previously inaccessible to Western readers-this volume examines the arrival, adaptation, and operational role of the Curtiss Kittyhawk in one of the harshest theatres of the Eastern Front. Introduced through the Allied Lend-Lease programme, the Kittyhawk entered Soviet service in the Arctic in 1942. This volume explores the logistical hurdles of maintaining and operating these American-built aircraft in extreme northern conditions, and details their early missions supporting convoy protection, intercepting German bombers, and later, transitioning into reconnaissance and fighter-bomber roles. The book offers a granular look at the day-to-day experience of Kittyhawk pilots, especially those of the 2nd Guards Red-Banner Fighter Aviation Regiment named after the legendary B.F. Safonov. Firsthand accounts, original combat reports, and operational flight logs illuminate both victories and losses, and give voice to the pilots who flew and fought in these formidable machines. Volume 1 meticulously reconstructs the evolution of tactics, the impact of technological upgrades, and the Kittyhawk's shifting role on the front lines from 1942 through to May 1944. While the aircraft was ultimatefy judged inferior to the Bell P-39 Airacobra in air-to-air combat, the Kittyhawk proved highly effective in ground-attack roles, thanks to its robust construction, long range, and powerful armament. It played a crucial part in 'free hunting' missions targeting German supply ships along the Norwegian coast and the Barents Sea, conducting strikes with precision dive and skip bombing techniques. Enhanced by detailed maps, photographs, and colour profiles, this book offers a vivid and comprehensive portrait of an often-overlooked aspect of the air war in the Arctic. It also provides invaluable context on the evolving organisation of the Soviet Northern Fleets air arm, and the broader strategic interplay between Soviet and German forces in the region. This is the first volume in a two-part series and is essential reading for aviation historians, military enthusiasts, modellers, and anyone interested in the unique dynamics of Lend-Lease aircraft in Soviet service. Volume 1 lays the vital groundwork for understanding the Kittyhawk's continued adaptation and impact in the final year of the war, to be covered in Volume 2., Curtiss Kittyhawks in the Soviet Far North Volume 1 chronicles the early deployment and operational history of the P-40 Kittyhawk fighters in the Soviet Arctic during World War II. Spanning from their delivery under Lend-Lease to combat missions up to May 1944, this volume explores their strategic use in the challenging northern environment. Detail, "...a great book if you want to learn more about combat at the top of the world in the vital Artic Sea lanes supplying Lend Lease equipment to Soviet forces." - IPMS/USA Curtiss Kittyhawks in the Soviet Far North Volume 1: Origins and Early Combat Operations, 1942-May 1944 explores the deployment of the P-40 Kittyhawk fighters in the Soviet Arctic under the Lend-Lease program. This volume provides a detailed account of their introduction into Soviet service, the logistical challenges of operating in harsh northern conditions, and their early combat missions against Axis forces. Drawing on operational reports, firsthand accounts, and meticulous research, this volume spans the critical years of 1942 to May 1944, highlighting the strategic and tactical contributions of the Kittyhawk. From intercepting enemy aircraft to supporting ground forces, these fighters played a pivotal role in the northern front of World War II. Perfect for aviation historians, modellers, and readers fascinated by Soviet wartime aviation, this volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the Kittyhawks' early use and sets the stage for their continued evolution in Volume 2.
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