155 F4F WILDCAT VS A6M2-N RUFE: Solomon Islands 1942-43

An illustrated study of the engagements between the F4F Wildcat and Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force's 6M2-N 'Rufe' floatplane during the Solomon Islands campaign. Operational documents, combat reports, and firsthand accounts from both Wildcat and Rufe pilots are combined to help align adversaries; while archive photographs, formation diagrams, and newly commissioned artwork brings the action to life. Contains color artwork plates and maps; black and white and color photographs and illustrations.