North American P-51 Mustang : livres - histoire (1/3)

Mustang - Thoroughbred Stallion of the Air

Covers the P/F-51 Mustang and each of its many variants and spinoffs including the A-36 Apache, F-6 Photo Mustang, F-82 Twin Mustang and others. It discusses the Mustangs used by all US allies and friends in many foreign air forces.
Also, it adds to the story of its creation through the wise choices made by the British government and its Royal Air Force, especially the transition from its original Alison V-12 to the wizard-like Rolls-Royce V- 12 called the Merlin.

The book is profusely illustrated with high quality mono and colour images, many of which have not been published before, and features beautifully drawn profiles and numerous appendices. It also features numerous first-hand accounts of the Mustang in battle during World War 2, the Korean War and other conflicts.

The Mustang was employed by more than 55 nations during its military lifetime and this book is a definitive work on this fabulous war horse.

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P-51 Mustang (Vol. 1) - North American's Mk. I, A, B, and C Models in World War II (Legends of Warfare)

Le North American P-51 Mustang reste l'un des avions les plus célèbres de l'histoire. Connu pour sa vitesse et son agilité, des qualités qui le rendent populaire dans les courses aériennes d'aujourd'hui, le Mustang était un chasseur clé de la Seconde Guerre mondiale.

Ce premier volume se concentre sur les premiers modèles, souvent appelés "Razorback Mustangs", qui ont joué un rôle essentiel dans la lutte contre les forces de l'Axe. Le livre présente l'histoire du P-51 Mk. I, A, B et C à travers des photos d'archives soigneusement sélectionnées et des images d'avions préservés.
De grandes photographies claires, accompagnées de légendes détaillées, donnent un aperçu du rôle de combat et de la conception de ce chasseur légendaire.

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P-51 Mustang (Vol. 2) - The D, H and K Models in World War II and Korea (Legends of Warfare)

Près de 80 ans après son premier vol, le North American P-51 Mustang reste l'un des avions les plus emblématiques de l'histoire. Connu pour sa vitesse et son agilité, des qualités qui le rendent toujours populaire dans les courses aériennes, le Mustang a joué un rôle crucial pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.

Ce deuxième volume se concentre sur les variantes "à toit bombé", qui ont escorté les bombardiers alliés au plus profond du territoire ennemi, contribuant ainsi à faire entrer la guerre en Allemagne et au Japon. Le livre présente l'histoire de ces Mustang de la fin de la guerre à travers des images d'archives soigneusement sélectionnées et des photographies d'avions préservés.
De grandes photos claires, associées à des légendes détaillées, donnent un aperçu à la fois du rôle opérationnel et de la construction de ce chasseur légendaire.

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Mustang: The Untold Story

The North American Mustang is one of the most well-studied aircraft. However, much of what is commonly understood about it, particularly its early, Allison-powered variants, is not entirely correct.

This book examines the history of the aircraft afresh, within the orbit of tactical doctrine, strategy and even politics, as well as the changing nature of World War II.
The Allison Mustang proved to be no worse than the best aircraft of the war in the roles where it found its niche and, through this new study, it is hoped that the significance of this vital aircraft can finally be appreciated.

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North American Mustang P-51 - Long-Range Fighter (Profiles of Flight) (Profiles of Flight)

The Mustang was born from a British WW2 specification to North American during 1940. The prototype was completed within 117 days but the RAF was not happy with the aircraft's performance and suggested replacing the V-12 Allison engine with the more powerful RR Merlin. The result was a superbly fast and manoeuvrable aircraft that had the range to escort Allied bomber forces on raids deep into occupied Europe. A total of 15,469 of the type were built and were also used in combat during the Korea War.

This book contains the famous colour profiles created by Dave Windle of the type in different operational modes, configurations and colour schemes. Martin Bowman has written detailed descriptions and supplied superb photographs to create the perfect enthusiast's reference.

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P-51 Mustang (Pilot's Flight Operation Instructions)

Used primarily as a long-range bomber escort in raids over Germany, the North American P-51 Mustang earned a reputation for toughness and agility in dogfights. Carrying a two-stage supercharged V-12 Merlin engine and armed with six .50 caliber machine guns, the P-51 helped the Allies gain air superiority in the skies over Europe.

P-51s were flown by the famed Tuskegee Airmen, and remained in service during the Korean War. World airforces made extensive use of the Mustang, some into the 1980's.

Originally published by North American Aviation and classified "Restricted", this manual was declassified long ago and is here reprinted in book form. This affordable facsimile has been reformatted, and color images appear as black and white. Care has been taken however to preserve the integrity of the text.

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