Overview
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.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780764359699
- ISBN-10: 076435969X
- Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
- Publish Date: June 2020
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 9.1 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
- Page Count: 112
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