Spitfire Aces of Northwest Europe 1944-45
Spitfire Aces of Northwest Europe details the exploits of the 37 piolts that made ace flying Merlin-enguned Spitfires in bitter aerial clashes over northwest Eurpose in the final years of World War…
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Spitfire Aces of Northwest Europe details the exploits of the 37 piolts that made ace flying Merlin-enguned Spitfires in bitter aerial clashes over northwest Eurpose in the final years of World War II.After seizing air superiority over France before D-Day, the Spitfire battled Luftwaffe fighters over the V-2 rocket sites and Nazi Germany itself.The iconic Spitfire underwent steady development throughout its service life, and by the start of 1944 it was the RAF's most numerous day fighter, equipping dozens of squadrons in the newly formed 2nd TAF and the Air Defense of Great Britain. Squadrons of both commands were heavily involved in the softening of tactical targets in France before D-Day, not only with fighter-bomber attacks but also escorting Allied medium bomber raids. Although the Griffon-engined Spitfire was entering service, it was the Merlin-engined variants (models