| Douglas TBD Devastator: America's First World War II Torpedo Bomber Contributor(s): Doyle, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764354191 ISBN-13: 9780764354199 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - Aviation - History | Military - Naval |
| LCCN: 2017935600 |
| Series: Legends of Warfare: Aviation |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 9.2" W x 9.2" (1.60 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 1930's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Douglas Devastator was the US Navy's first all-metal combat aircraft, the Navy's first airplane with a fully enclosed cockpit, the first aircraft to have hydraulically folding wings, and the first US Navy torpedo bomber to see combat. Although facing staggering losses in the early stages of the war in the Pacific, the brave men flying the Devastator from the decks of such famed ships as Enterprise, Hornet, Yorktown, and Lexington held the line against the enemy. Through carefully researched photos, many of which have never before been published and which are reproduced in remarkable clarity, the history and details of this iconic aircraft are revealed. This clarity, and the large size of many of the photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, puts the reader in the skies with this historic aircraft. |
Contributor Bio(s): Doyle, David: - Author of over 100 books, David Doyle was presented the Bart Vanderveen Award, recognizing, "... the individual who has contributed the most to the historic preservation of military vehicles worldwide" in 2015 by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. |
