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86 Sabre Aces of the 51st Fighter Wing: Aircraft of the Aces

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86 Sabre Aces of the 51st Fighter Wing: Aircraft of the Aces is a comprehensive and well-researched book that tells the story of the 51st Fighter Wing, one of the most successful fighter wings in the history of the United States Air Force. The book is packed with detailed information about the wing's aircraft, pilots, and combat operations, and is illustrated with hundreds of rare and unpublished photographs.

F 86 Sabre Aces of the 51st Fighter Wing (Aircraft of the Aces 70)

F-86 Sabre Aces of the 51st Fighter Wing (Aircraft of the Aces Book 70)

by Warren Thompson

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	96 pages
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The 51st Fighter Wing was activated in 1940 and flew P-40 Warhawks in the Pacific Theater during World War II. After the war, the wing transitioned to F-86 Sabres and flew combat missions in the Korean War. During the Korean War, the 51st Fighter Wing became one of the most successful fighter wings in the USAF, shooting down a total of 86 enemy aircraft.

86 Sabre Aces of the 51st Fighter Wing: Aircraft of the Aces tells the story of the wing's pilots and their aircraft in great detail. The book includes biographies of all 86 pilots who shot down enemy aircraft during the Korean War, as well as detailed descriptions of the F-86 Sabres they flew. The book also includes a wealth of information about the wing's combat operations, including detailed accounts of some of the most famous air battles of the Korean War.

86 Sabre Aces of the 51st Fighter Wing: Aircraft of the Aces is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States Air Force, the Korean War, or aviation history in general. The book is well-written and well-researched, and is packed with detailed information and rare photographs. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the subject.

Key Features

* Comprehensive coverage of the 51st Fighter Wing, one of the most successful fighter wings in USAF history * Detailed information about the wing's aircraft, pilots, and combat operations * Hundreds of rare and unpublished photographs * Biographies of all 86 pilots who shot down enemy aircraft during the Korean War * Detailed descriptions of the F-86 Sabres they flew * Accounts of some of the most famous air battles of the Korean War * Written by a leading expert on the history of the USAF

F-86 Sabre Aces of the 51st Fighter Wing (Aircraft of the Aces Book 70)

by Warren Thompson

4.7 out of 5