Spitfires and Yellow Tail Mustangs: The 52nd Fighter Group in World War II

by Tom Ivie, Paul A. Ludwig, Paul Ludwig

Book Overview

Story of one of the best fighter units in the Mediterranean theater, which earned two Distinguished Unit Citations and produced 21 acesVivid episodes of aerial combat during the key campaigns for Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, and moreNicknamed "Yellow Tails" for the color markings on their aircraftThe unit flew British Spitfires before switching to P-51 MustangsIncludes rare photos and color artwork

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811713121
• ISBN13: 9780811713122
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"