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23rd Fighter Group: Chennault's Sharks Paperback - 2009

by Carl Molesworth


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Carl Molesworth has specialized in producing unit histories for the USAAF fighter groups of the CBI since the 1980s, interviewing surviving veterans from these little-publicized units.

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  • Title 23rd Fighter Group: Chennault's Sharks
  • Author Carl Molesworth
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 128
  • Language EN
  • Publisher Osprey Publishing, Botley
  • Date 2009-05-19
  • ISBN 9781846034213
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1940's
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Cultural Region: Asian - Chinese

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"23rd Fighter Group: Chennault's Sharks by Carl Molesworth is among the latest releases from Osprey in their "Aviation Elite Units" series. Priced at $25.95 each, the book follows the typical Osprey format of supplying lots of good information and photos along with numerous color profile drawings. The 23rd FG has received [little] coverage so this book is particularly welcome since it shows some previously unpublished photos of the unit's P-40s and P-51s." -JT, Air Classics (June 2009)

"The book is full of superb photographs, many of which I have not seen in print before. Author Carl Molesworth does a superb job of telling the story of the 23rd FG. His knowledge of the subject and access to former pilots and crews over the years has made this an outstanding book. This is further enhanced by the excellent art work of Jim Laurier and some rare color photos. This book on the 23rd is one of the best around and one I can recommend to you without reservation." -Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness (www.modelingmadness.com) (July 2009)

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Carl Molesworth has specialized in producing unit histories for the USAAF fighter groups of the CBI since the 1980s, interviewing surviving veterans from these little-publicized units.
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