Nakajima Ki-49 ‘Helen’ Units George Eleftheriou Osprey Publishing Αγγλικά Βιβλία History World

A Fully Illustrated Study Of The Nakajima Ki49 ‘Helen’ Twin-Engined Bomber Pacific War From Japanese Aviation Expert George Eleftheriou Ki-49 Donryu (‘Dragon Eater’) Codenamed By Allies Was Designed To Undertake Daylight Attacks Without Protection Escort Fighters Consequently While It Officially Known As Army Type 100 Heavy Its Formidable Defensive Armament And Armour Were So That They Restricted Payloads Comparable Those Smaller Medium Bombers Only Five Sentai (Regiments) Equipped With Over 800 Ki-49S Built Between 1941 1944 Saw Extensive Action In Burma Papua New Guinea Philippines Northern India North Australia An Act Desperation Small Number ‘Helens’ Even Employed Unsuccessfully Kamikaze Aircraft Against Us Navy Warships Operating Off Okinawa This Fascinating Book Provides Comprehensive Account Units Flying Based On Original Sources Also Featuring High-Quality Photographs Never Published Before Specially Commissioned Colour Profile Artwork Official Unit Histories Veteran Accounts Title Is Must-Have For Enthusiasts Σελίδες: 96 Έτος Έκδοσης: 1003 Διαστάσεις: 18 4X18 4Cm