Spitfire Aces of North Africa and Italy by Osprey Publishing
Item Number: OSPACE98
Aircraft of the Aces 98
Author: Andrew Thomas
Illustrator: Chris Davey
About this book
Although most famous for their role in the Battle of Britain, many Spitfire squadrons also served in the Mediterranean theatre, aiding the Allied victories in North Africa and later in the invasion of Italy. Numerous pilots, both Royal Air Force and South African Spitfire squadrons, made ace during these engagements. This book tells their story.
Contents
Introduction
Chapter One - Desert beginning
Chapter Two - Operation Torch and beyond
Chapter Three - Landing in Sicily
Chapter Four - Slow grind up of Italy
Chapter Five - Southern France and the Balkans
Chapter Six - Valediction
Appendices
Paperback; April 2011; 96 pages; ISBN: 9781849083430