SB2C Helldiver: Curtiss's Carrier-Based Dive Bomber in World War II Contributor(s): Doyle, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 076435969X ISBN-13: 9780764359699 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - Aviation - History | Military - United States |
Dewey: 623.746 |
LCCN: 2019947656 |
Series: Legends of Warfare: Aviation |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 9.1" W x 9.1" (1.70 lbs) 112 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: While initally labeled as a troublesome aircraft, the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver went on to be noted for striking more Japanese targets than any other US Navy dive bomber. Despite this, the Helldiver was to be the last of a long line of US Navy dive bombers. The development, production, and combat use of the many variations of the Helldiver are examined, including experimental variants that did not progress beyond the prototype stage. Profusely illustrated with war-era photographs, both black-and-white and color, which are augmented with beautiful color photos of the only remaining flyable example, this book provides the reader with a concise yet thorough study of this legendary aircraft. Part of the Legends of Warfare series. |