Republic P-47 Thunderbolt - The Final Chapter - Latin American Air Forces Services - 0962586013

 A large paperback measuring 28 x 21.5 cm with 64 pages crammed full of South American Republic P-47 Thunderbolt data. Dan Hagedorn's books are always worth reading and this is no exception. Telling the story of Republics' massive piston-engine fighter-bomber in service with Latin American air arms, Dan captures the flavour of the moment with his descriptions and extremely rare photos. The book will appeal to modelers making either the P-47D or N versions there are plenty of options here including some super colour illustrations and photographs. Naturally the Brazilian and Mexican air force use get the lion's share of the book, these 2 operators having used the Thunderbolt in action during WW II. There is ample coverage of the remaining air forces including the true facts on that Bolivian razorback version. The books covers every P-47 operated detailing their use and owner at the end of the book, including the combat history of the Brazilian and Mexican pilots. A truly definitive work, this book is highly recommended for the enthusiast or studied amateur, aero modeler or just a plain old fan of Latin Jugs !!