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F4F Wildcat Vs A6m2-N 'Rufe' - (Duel) by Michael John Claringbould (Paperback)
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- An illustrated study of the oft-overlooked engagements between the iconic F4F Wildcat and Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force's 6M2-N 'Rufe' floatplane during the Solomon Islands campaign.
- About the Author: Michael John Claringbould was raised in Papua New Guinea, where he became fascinated by the Pacific air war.
- 80 Pages
- History, Military
- Series Name: Duel
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An illustrated study of the oft-overlooked engagements between the iconic F4F Wildcat and Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force's 6M2-N 'Rufe' floatplane during the Solomon Islands campaign.Book Synopsis
An illustrated study of the oft-overlooked engagements between the iconic F4F Wildcat and Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force's 6M2-N 'Rufe' floatplane during the Solomon Islands campaign.
A number of unique confrontations took place between floatplanes and land-based fighters during the fierce aerial battles fought above the Solomon Islands throughout 1942-43. Whilst the most famous Battle of Guadalcanal 'slugfests' saw US Marine Corps/US Navy F4F Wildcats engage the Zero-sens of the Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force, the pugnacious Wildcats also came up against the A6M2-N 'Rufe' floatplane - termed the 'Zero on floats' by American pilots. Such encounters have gone under-explored and misrepresented in Western histories, with the elusive capabilities of the 'Rufe' and its role combatting raids against Guadalcanal receiving only scant attention. In this revelatory study, Pacific War expert Michael John Claringbould uncovers an aspect of the Pacific air war that has, until now, remained largely unknown. Operational documents, combat reports and first-hand accounts from both Wildcat and 'Rufe' pilots are combined to help align adversaries, in some cases one-on-one, for the first time in print, while archive photographs, formation diagrams and newly commissioned artwork brings the action to life.About the Author
Michael John Claringbould was raised in Papua New Guinea, where he became fascinated by the Pacific air war. An extensive career in the Australian Foreign Service saw him complete six postings within Asia and the Pacific. He is the author of numerous books and was appointed into the executive of Pacific Air War History Associates in 2018.
Gareth Hector produced the cover and battlescene artworks for this volume. Jim Laurier created the cockpit and armament views in this volume.Dimensions (Overall): 9.76 Inches (H) x 7.24 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 80
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Military
Series Title: Duel
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Theme: Aviation
Format: Paperback
Author: Michael John Claringbould
Language: English
Street Date: July 28, 2026
TCIN: 1005574250
UPC: 9781472870742
Item Number (DPCI): 247-44-7920
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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