Curtiss SB2C Helldiver (Crowood Aviation)

Curtiss SB2C Helldiver (Crowood Aviation)

by PeterC.Smith (Author)

Synopsis

The massive Curtiss SB2C Helldiver became the most famous monoplane dive-bomber. It was the backbone of the United States Navy's offensive in the Pacific from 1943 until the Japanese capitulation. Despite early problems evolved into an effective and reliable aeroplane. Packed with rare photographs, this lively and informative book describes an often-neglected aeroplane.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: Revised
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
Published: 23 Aug 2004

ISBN 10: 186126710X
ISBN 13: 9781861267108

Author Bio
Peter C Smith is a full-time historian and writer. He has written many meticulously researched factual history books on aviation, military and naval topics. H is a member of the London and American Aviation Historical Society.