SAVAGE SKIES, EMERALD HELL: The U.S., Australia, Japan, and the Ferocious Air Battle for New Guinea in World War II

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Details the air combat that made winning the fight for New Guinea possible. Includes accounts from fighter, bomber, and transport crews -- primarily George Kenney's Fifth Air Force -- and places their actions within the broader context of strategy and tactics. Also provides descriptions of equipment and the experiences of the mechanics and support men who made it all possible. Combines deep primary research and personal experience as a fighter pilot. Contains 89 black and white photos and 3 maps.