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Kawanishi H6K 'Mavis' and H8K 'Emily' Units - Osprey Combat Aircraft 153

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Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Features
Illustrated
Original Language
English
ISBN
9781472860620
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Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1472860624
ISBN-13
9781472860620
eBay Product ID (ePID)
5062164287

Product Key Features

Book Title
Kawanishi H6k 'mavis' and H8k 'emily' Units
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2024
Topic
Military / Aviation, World
Illustrator
Yes, Hector, Gareth, Laurier, Jim
Genre
History
Author
Edward M. Young
Book Series
Combat Aircraft Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
10.6 Oz
Item Length
9.7 in
Item Width
7.3 in

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Trade
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excellent colour profile artworks by Jim Laurier, provides the most definitive account of these two flying-boats yet produced.
Dewey Edition
23
Series Volume Number
153
Dewey Decimal
940.544952
Table Of Content
(Subject to confirmation) 1. Maritime Patrol Aviation in the IJNAF 2. Flying Boat Units in Phase One Operations (8 December 1941 to April 1942) 3. Flying Boat Units in Phase Two Operations (April 1942 to April 1943) 4. Defending the Defensive Barrier (April 1943 to June 1944) 5. Final Defense of Japan (August 1944 to August 1945)
Synopsis
An illustrated account of the little-known operations of the Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force's flying boat units during World War 2. Respectively codenamed the 'Mavis' and 'Emily' by the Allies, Japan's H6K and H8K flying boats outstripped their RAF and US Navy counterparts. The 1941 outbreak of war in the Pacific and Southeast Asia saw these remarkable aircraft carry out offensive missions across vast tracts of ocean and employ their unique capabilities to escort convoys and serve as transports between Japan's island bases. However, while the technical details of the H6K and H8K are well known in the West, this important new study marks the first English-language account of their wartime operations. Utilizing newly translated Japanese war diaries, as well as Allied intelligence and combat reports, celebrated Pacific War expert Edward M. Young reveals the full story behind the Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force's flying boat units. Contemporary photos and 22 colour profiles bring new dimensions to this fascinating area of Japanese military history, vividly illustrating the pivotal roles of 'Emily' and 'Mavis' in events including the Battle of the Coral Sea, the Battle of Midway and the fighting in the Aleutians and the Bismarck and Solomon Islands., An illustrated account of the little-known operations of the Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force's flying boat units during World War 2., Respectively codenamed the 'Mavis' and 'Emily' by the Allies, Japan's H6K and H8K flying boats outstripped their RAF and US Navy counterparts in terms of range. The 1941 outbreak of war in the Pacific and Southeast Asia saw these remarkable aircraft carry out offensive missions across vast tracts of ocean and employ their unique capabilities to escort convoys and serve as transports between Japan's island bases. While the technical details of the H6K and H8K are well known in the West, this important new study marks the first English-language account of focus exclusively on their wartime operations. Utilizing newly translated Japanese war diaries, as well as Allied intelligence and combat reports, celebrated Pacific War expert Edward M Young reveals the full story behind the Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force's flying boat units. Contemporary photos and 22 colour profiles bring this fascinating area of Japanese military history to life, vividly illustrating the pivotal roles of 'Emily' and 'Mavis' in campaigns including the Battle of the Coral Sea, the Battle of Midway and the fighting in the Aleutian, Bismarck and Solomon Islands.
LC Classification Number
D792.J3Y6 2024

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  • by arms7207_3nimwtxx
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    Japan's Emily was no lady.

    I always look forward to new aviation related books from Osprey, this one did not disappoint. The subject is almost never covered, the read is compelling, the illustrations always interesting. I strongly recommend it. A great addition to aviation history.

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