Curtiss Kittyhawks in the Soviet Far North 1941-45 Volume 2

Curtiss Kittyhawks in the Soviet Far North 1941-45 Volume 2

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Curtiss Kittyhawks in the Soviet Far North 1941-45 Volume 2

Reconnaissance, Ground Support, and Final Missions, 1944–1945




Author:Andrey Latkin
Format:Softcover
Size:8” x 11”
Pages:72
Photos:35 b+w photos, 6 color profiles, 20 color maps
Publisher:Helion and Company
ISBN:781804517727
Item No. 781804517727



Curtiss Kittyhawks in the Soviet Far North Volume 2: Reconnaissance, Ground Support, and Final Missions, 1944–1945 continues the story of the P-40 Kittyhawk fighters in the Soviet Arctic, focusing on their operations from mid-1944 to the war’s end. As the conflict intensified, these versatile aircraft were tasked with reconnaissance missions, ground support, and vital defensive operations in the unforgiving northern environment. This volume examines the Kittyhawks’ adaptability and enduring impact through detailed mission reports and personal narratives. It also analyzes their legacy within Soviet aviation, showcasing how these aircraft contributed to the eventual Soviet victory on the Eastern Front. With its wealth of previously unpublished sources and vivid historical detail, this concluding volume will captivate aviation enthusiasts, modellers, historians, and anyone intrigued by the role of Allied aircraft in Soviet service during World War II.