SOLOMONS AIR WAR: Volume 4 - Operation Ke: The Evacuation of Guadalcanal January - February 1943

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This fourth volume of Solomons Air War chronicles aerial warfare throughout the Solomons theater during the months of January and February 1943. Can be read alone or as part of the ongoing Solomons Air War series. Details Operation Ke, which was the evacuation of Guadalcanal. Included was a widespread air offensive that saw the Japanese Army Air Force in the Solomons for the first time; and ironically, was arguably the most successful yet for the Japanese in the theater. Details the new types to debut in this period, including the USMC F4U Corsair fighters and USN PB4Y-1 Liberators. Fully illustrated.