| Grumman J2f Duck: Us Navy, Marine Corps, Army Air Force, and Coast Guard Use in World War II Contributor(s): Doyle, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764354485 ISBN-13: 9780764354489 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - Aviation - History | Military - United States |
| LCCN: 2017949939 |
| Series: Legends of Warfare: Aviation |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 9.3" W x 9.1" (1.70 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 1930's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Grumman J2F Duck formed the backbone of America's over water utility squadrons from 1934 until beyond WWII, setting various aviation records during this service. A single-engine amphibious aircraft (also produced by Columbia Aircraft), the Duck saw service with the US Navy, Marine Corps, Army Air Force, and Coast Guard in a variety of roles including, reconnaissance, air-sea rescue, scouting/observation, and more. This volume is profusely illustrated with scarce archival photographs from diverse collections, including previously unpublished images. Part of the Legends of Warfare series. |
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. |
