LaGG & Lavochkin Aces of World War 2

LaGG & Lavochkin Aces of World War 2
- Reference Book
- Osprey LaGG & Lavochkin Aces of World War 2 Aircraft of the Aces 56 by George Mellinger
This book examines the LaGG family of fighters, that were amongst the first modern piston-engined interceptors made available to the Red Air Forces in early 1941and proved far better fighters than their radial-engined predecessors. Despite technical maladies and political interference from Moscow, the LaGG-3 matured into an effective fighter when flown to its strengths at low level. Many early Soviet aces were weaned on the LaGG-3, and if they survived the early massacres of 1941-42, they went on to fly the Lavochkin family of fighters. Indeed, the Lavochkin La-3, -5 and -7 were the fighters of choice for Heroes of the Soviet Union such as Ivan Kozhedub, who claimed 62 kills.
Country USA
Brand Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer Osprey Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber illustrations
ReleaseDate 2003-11-21
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781841766096

You might also like...