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Spitfires over Sicily: The Crucial Role of the Malta Spitfires in the Battle of Sicily, July - August 1943
by Cull, Brian;Malizia, Nicola;Galea, Frederick
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1902304322
- ISBN 13
- 9781902304328
- Seller
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About This Item
United Kingdom: Grub Street the Basement, 2000. On July 1943, British and American amphibian and airborne forces began landing in Sicily. The plan, codenamed Operation Husky, fixed Malta as the launching site for the fighter and fighter-bomber offensive. "Spitfires over Sicily" provides a day-by-day historical account of Malta Spitfire operations, leading up to and during the invasion, interspersed with personal accounts of some of those involved. Illustrated with up to 100 photographs including Spitfires of many of the squadrons involved, their pilots and adversaries, this account features Spitfires versus Messerschmitts and Macchis plus RAF and USAAF versus JG53 and JG77 and Italians. It also includes USAAF's 31st Fighter Group and a host of personal accounts. . Not Indicated. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Some B/W Photos.
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- Bookseller
- Michael Diesman (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 040193
- Title
- Spitfires over Sicily: The Crucial Role of the Malta Spitfires in the Battle of Sicily, July - August 1943
- Author
- Cull, Brian;Malizia, Nicola;Galea, Frederick
- Illustrator
- Some B/W Photos
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- Not Indicated
- ISBN 10
- 1902304322
- ISBN 13
- 9781902304328
- Publisher
- Grub Street the Basement
- Place of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Date Published
- 2000
- Keywords
- Malta Spitfires, Battle of Sicily, World War II, Military History, Military, Air Combat, Air Battles
- Bookseller catalogs
- World War II; Military;
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Michael Diesman
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About the Seller
Michael Diesman
Biblio member since 2004
flushing, New York
About Michael Diesman
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