Author Topic: Did USSR use Spitfires too? (Read 1728 times)

Bruno · « **Reply #30 on:** February 22, 2007, 08:54:24 AM »

Actually Tilt asked first then IK3 just copied the image link from the lend-lease site (bad form by the way - stealing bandwidth) and posted in the skins forum after.

The exact same image you posted in the other thread expressing skepticism over the lighting bolt is also in the article I linked above - but much larger and the lightening bolt is clearly visible.

I am not going to hot link it but you should be able to find it.

quintv · « **Reply #31 on:** March 20, 2007, 08:45:43 AM »

Sorry to dredge up a dead thread but that read of the Czech La-5 pilot was very interesting, and had to say so.

Puck · « **Reply #32 on:** March 20, 2007, 09:33:39 AM »

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Originally posted by Squire
Worth the money I would think, I dont have it yet but its on order:

http://www.ospreypublishing.com/title_detail.php/title=T0412~ser=ACE~per=2

Mine arrived yesterday. Very interesting read, particularly since it's written from a British perspective.

They have P47s and even an A20 in Russian livery, though...so many skins, so little time.

Squire · « **Reply #33 on:** March 20, 2007, 09:55:36 AM »

Ya its a good read.

Actually, the Osprey series authors are from various countries, only the chief editorial staff is from the UK. Thats why its such a good series, they find experts on different fields of history to actually research and write the books. For example, the one on Japanese Navy Aces is written by Henry Sakaida, who is a Japanese WW2 historian.

Osprey isnt the only series worth getting, by a long shot, but I find they are very good books and devoid of the quagmire of historical-nationalism in content, for the most part (although nobodys perfect).