Kawanishi H6k 'Mavis' and H8k 'Emily' Units by Young, Edward M.

Kawanishi H6k 'Mavis' and H8k 'Emily' Units

An illustrated account of the little-known operations of the Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force's flying boat units...
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Author: Edward M. Young
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Language: English
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Kawanishi H6k 'Mavis' and H8k 'Emily' Units by Young, Edward M.

Kawanishi H6k 'Mavis' and H8k 'Emily' Units

$37.75

Kawanishi H6k 'Mavis' and H8k 'Emily' Units

$37.75
Author: Edward M. Young
Format: Paperback
Language: English

An illustrated account of the little-known operations of the Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force's flying boat units during World War 2.

Respectively codenamed the 'Mavis' and 'Emily' by the Allies, Japan's H6K and H8K flying boats outstripped their RAF and US Navy counterparts. The 1941 outbreak of war in the Pacific and Southeast Asia saw these remarkable aircraft carry out offensive missions across vast tracts of ocean and employ their unique capabilities to escort convoys and serve as transports between Japan's island bases. However, while the technical details of the H6K and H8K are well known in the West, this important new study marks the first English-language account of their wartime operations.

Utilizing newly translated Japanese war diaries, as well as Allied intelligence and combat reports, celebrated Pacific War expert Edward M. Young reveals the full story behind the Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force's flying boat units. Contemporary photos and 22 colour profiles bring new dimensions to this fascinating area of Japanese military history, vividly illustrating the pivotal roles of 'Emily' and 'Mavis' in events including the Battle of the Coral Sea, the Battle of Midway and the fighting in the Aleutians and the Bismarck and Solomon Islands.

Author: Edward M. Young
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Published: 08/13/2024
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.76h x 7.24w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781472860620

About the Author

Edward M. Young is the author of numerous books and articles on aviation history. He has a PhD in History from King's College, London, and lives with his wife in Seattle, WA.

Gareth Hector has contributed digital painting to high-profile projects such as Call of Duty and Halo. He has worked on numerous Osprey titles.

Jim Laurier has been drawing since he could hold a pencil and has worked in many mediums creating artwork on a variety of subjects. He has worked on Osprey titles since 2000.

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