Eyes for the Phoenix: Allied Aerial Photo-reconnaissance Operations in South-East Asia, 1942-1945

Thomas, Geoffrey

ISBN 10: 0951989944 / ISBN 13: 9780951989944

Published by Hikoki Publications, Aldershot, 1998

About this Item

larger-format; wonderful copy.

Seller Inventory # 028268

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Eyes for the Phoenix: Allied Aerial Photo-reconnaissance Operations in South-East Asia, 1942-1945
• Publisher: Hikoki Publications, Aldershot
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0951989944
• ISBN 13: 9780951989944
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Second World War::War in the Pacific
  • Second World War::USAAF
  • Second World War

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Synopsis

Records the fighters of the 'Forgotten Army' in the Far East. Allied air photographic squadrons flew, often through appalling weather conditions, against an implaccable enemy, often in aircraft unsuited to the task, and frequently unarmed, to discover Japanese movements across a 2,000 mile frontier. 16 pages of colour profiles depict camo/markings of RAF, FAA, RAAF, USAAF, IAG and AVG types. 200 black/white photos. 256 pages. Hardback.

Synopsis

The story of World War II aerial photo-reconnaissance over Europe and the Mediterranean is well known, but the photographic squadrons in the Far East have gotten very little attention - until now. This book lets you fly with these units through appalling weather, over inhospitable terrains and opens your eyes to these unsung heroes.