- Story of one of the best fighter units in the Mediterranean theater, which earned two Distinguished Unit Citations and produced 21 aces- Vivid episodes of aerial combat during the key campaigns for Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, and more- Nicknamed "Yellow Tails" for the color markings on their aircraft- The unit flew British Spitfires before switching to P-51 Mustangs- Includes rare photos and color artwork
Language
English
Pages
315
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Release
September 01, 2013
ISBN
0811713121
ISBN 13
9780811713122
Spitfires and Yellow Tail Mustangs: The 52nd Fighter Group in World War II
- Story of one of the best fighter units in the Mediterranean theater, which earned two Distinguished Unit Citations and produced 21 aces- Vivid episodes of aerial combat during the key campaigns for Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, and more- Nicknamed "Yellow Tails" for the color markings on their aircraft- The unit flew British Spitfires before switching to P-51 Mustangs- Includes rare photos and color artwork