
Hellcat vs Shiden/Shiden-Kai
Pacific Theater 1944-45
By: Tony Holmes, Jim Laurier (Illustrator), Gareth Hector (Cover Design by)
Paperback | 24 January 2019
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Japanese pilots using this aircraft would claim more than 170 aerial victories over Kyushu and whilst escorting Kamikazes attacking Allied ships off Okinawa. US Navy Hellcat pilots in turn were credited with many of the scores of Shiden-Kais that were downed attempting to defend Japan. This fully illustrated book compares these two fascinating aircraft, using specially commissioned artwork, first-hand accounts, and a thorough technical analysis.
About the Authors
Osprey's Aviation Editor since 1989, Tony Holmes is a native of Fremantle, Western Australia. Responsible for devising the Aircraft of the Aces, Combat Aircraft, Aviation Elite Units, Duel and X-Planes series, Tony has also written more than 30 books for Osprey in the past 28 years. He lives in Sevenoaks, UK.
Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives in New Hampshire. He attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, from 1974-78, and since graduating with Honours, he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon. He lives in New Hampshire, USA. Gareth Hector is a digital artist of international standing as well as an aviation history enthusiast.
Gareth completed the battlescene artwork and cover artwork. He lives in Perthshire, UK.
Industry Reviews
"Whether books inspire our models or our models pique our interest in their history, this book is an excellent source for either interest." - Model Ship Wrights
"This excellent "Duel" effort provides an illuminating introduction to both of these classic combatants. It enjoys my strong recommendation." - Cybermodeler
"This is a good read. There is a lot of information within the pages. The photos and drawings are a great enhancement for the book. This book is recommended to the aviation historian, buff and modeler alike. I don't think you will be disappointed." - IPMS / USA Reviews
ISBN: 9781472829740
ISBN-10: 1472829743
Series: Duel
Published: 24th January 2019
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 80
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (AUS)
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 24.8 x 18.4 x 0.7
Weight (kg): 0.26
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