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Discover the gripping tale of bravery and struggle in 'Whispering Death,' authored by Mark Johnston, a recognized authority on World War II history. This comprehensive account showcases the bravery of over 130,000 Australian airmen who valiantly fought against Japan from 1941 to 1945 during the Pacific War. Delve into the harrowing aerial battles that unfolded across vast regions, including India, the Northern Territory, and New Guinea, where Australian pilots faced fierce adversaries in Zero fighters and Betty bombers.
February 1942 marked a pivotal moment with the bombing of Darwin – a dark hour for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Yet, as the war progressed, Australian aircrew played crucial roles in notable victories over Port Moresby and the Bismarck Sea. Experience the remarkable stories of legendary pilots like Clive 'Killer' Caldwell and Keith 'Bluey' Truscott, whose bravery turned them into household names. The 'Whispering Death' also refers to the powerful Beaufighter, famed for its devastating firepower and stealthy approach.
With 536 pages of meticulously detailed narratives, 'Whispering Death' not only informs but also serves as a tribute to the sacrifices made by those who flew in the Pacific skies. Written by a leading expert, this book is essential for history buffs and aviation enthusiasts alike.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741759013
Year: 2011
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Fast and reliable delivery options are available - order now to embark on this unforgettable journey into Australia's wartime airmen legacy.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741759013
Year: 2011
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 536
Description:
In Whispering Death, Mark Johnston, one of Australia's leading experts on World War II, explains vividly how more than 130,000 Australian airmen fought Japan from the Pacific War's first hours in 1941 to its last in 1945. They clashed over a vast area, from India to Noumea, Bass Strait to the Philippines. Merely flying over that region's boundless oceans and wild weather was dangerous enough for Australia's fliers, but their formidable enemies made it much more perilous. In their Zero fighters and Betty bombers they were initially too numerous, experienced and well-armed for the few Australians who opposed them in Malaya, the Northern Territory and New Guinea.
February 1942 brought the RAAF its darkest hour: the bombing of Darwin, which no Australian fighter planes contested. But in the months following, Australian aircrew won or contributed to great aerial victories in the air over Port Moresby, Milne Bay, the Papuan beachheads and the Bismarck Sea. The American air force grew to dominate both the Japanese and their Australian ally, but until war's end Australian aircrew continued to battle in Pacific skies, and to die in flaming aircraft or at the hands of vindictive captors. Some pilots, such as aces Clive 'Killer' Caldwell and Keith 'Bluey' Truscott became household names. Certain Australian aircraft caught the public imagination too: the Kittyhawk, the Spitfire and the plane dubbed 'Whispering Death' for its eviscerating firepower and deceptively quiet engines - the Beaufighter.
Australia's flight to victory was never smooth, thanks to internal squabbling at the RAAF's highest levels and a difficult relatio
February 1942 marked a pivotal moment with the bombing of Darwin – a dark hour for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Yet, as the war progressed, Australian aircrew played crucial roles in notable victories over Port Moresby and the Bismarck Sea. Experience the remarkable stories of legendary pilots like Clive 'Killer' Caldwell and Keith 'Bluey' Truscott, whose bravery turned them into household names. The 'Whispering Death' also refers to the powerful Beaufighter, famed for its devastating firepower and stealthy approach.
With 536 pages of meticulously detailed narratives, 'Whispering Death' not only informs but also serves as a tribute to the sacrifices made by those who flew in the Pacific skies. Written by a leading expert, this book is essential for history buffs and aviation enthusiasts alike.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741759013
Year: 2011
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Fast and reliable delivery options are available - order now to embark on this unforgettable journey into Australia's wartime airmen legacy.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741759013
Year: 2011
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 536
Description:
In Whispering Death, Mark Johnston, one of Australia's leading experts on World War II, explains vividly how more than 130,000 Australian airmen fought Japan from the Pacific War's first hours in 1941 to its last in 1945. They clashed over a vast area, from India to Noumea, Bass Strait to the Philippines. Merely flying over that region's boundless oceans and wild weather was dangerous enough for Australia's fliers, but their formidable enemies made it much more perilous. In their Zero fighters and Betty bombers they were initially too numerous, experienced and well-armed for the few Australians who opposed them in Malaya, the Northern Territory and New Guinea.
February 1942 brought the RAAF its darkest hour: the bombing of Darwin, which no Australian fighter planes contested. But in the months following, Australian aircrew won or contributed to great aerial victories in the air over Port Moresby, Milne Bay, the Papuan beachheads and the Bismarck Sea. The American air force grew to dominate both the Japanese and their Australian ally, but until war's end Australian aircrew continued to battle in Pacific skies, and to die in flaming aircraft or at the hands of vindictive captors. Some pilots, such as aces Clive 'Killer' Caldwell and Keith 'Bluey' Truscott became household names. Certain Australian aircraft caught the public imagination too: the Kittyhawk, the Spitfire and the plane dubbed 'Whispering Death' for its eviscerating firepower and deceptively quiet engines - the Beaufighter.
Australia's flight to victory was never smooth, thanks to internal squabbling at the RAAF's highest levels and a difficult relatio