Greg Wise
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F4F Wildcat vs. A6M Zero-SenPublished: September 17, 2013 These are two of the most iconic fighter aircraft that came out of World War II. They’re the Mitsubishi A6M Zero-sen and the Grumman F4F Wildcat. This book covers the ways in which these two contemporaries, with very different design influences, each possessed its unique strengths and weaknesses. The book includes information on the pilots who flew them and technical data including performance… more |
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Battlestar Galactica PegasusPublished: September 8, 2013 History BriefThe Pegasus is either a Mercury class Battlestar or a Pegasus class Battlestar, depending on where you source your information; she is newer, larger, and more powerful than Galactica. In the re-imagined series, the Beast, as she known by her crew, is a survivor unexpectedly found by Galactica in the 10th episode of the 2nd season. She’s almost twice the size… more |
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Battlestar Galactica Viper Mk IIPublished: September 8, 2013 History BriefFrom the re-imagined television series, the Mk II Viper was a space superiority fighter/attack craft of the Colonial Fleet during the first Cylon War. It was then called back into service 40 years later onboard the aging Battle Star “Galactica” to defend against the more advanced Cylon fighter during the exodus from the holocaust of the 12 colonies. The Product… more |
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Battlestar Galactica Cylon RaiderPublished: September 8, 2013 History BriefThe Cylon Raider is a space superiority fighter. This modern Raider is the CGI version designed by Eric Chu used in the re-imagined television series. Called Sparrow by the Colonial pilots, these were first encountered 40 years after the first Cylon War. This thing is a living biomechanical being, spacecraft and pilot rolled into one; truly a strange nemesis. … more |
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Nakajima B6N1 Tenzan (Jill) Type 11 "601st Flying Group"Published: August 28, 2013 History BriefThe Nakajima B6N1 Type 11 attack/torpedo bomber Tenzan, Allied code name “Jill”, was introduced in 1943 as a replacement for the B5N Kate. It was a big improvement over the Kate and, although faster and more maneuverable, it was still no match for the U.S. Navy’s carrier-based fighters. The losses were so great that only one Jill is known to be in existence today.… more |
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F4U-4B CorsairPublished: August 17, 2013 History BriefF4U-4: The last variant to see combat during WWII, the Navy took deliveries in late 1944 and had two fully operational squadrons by the end of the war. The type incorporated a lot of changes over the F4U-1D. Most notable is that it had a more powerful engine with a new four bladed prop. F4U-4B: Designation for F4U-4s to be delivered to the British Fleet Air Arm… more |
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A6M2b Zero Type 21 "Junyo Fighter Group"Published: July 29, 2013 History BriefThe IJN aircraft carrier Junyo was a mighty warship at the outset of WWII. Her fighter groups were made up of Zeros, and they outclassed all other opposing fighter types at that time. The Junyo, however, would suffer heavy damage in the Battle of Guadalcanal and would never again regain her prior reputation. The carrier would repeatedly suffer damage… more |
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Aichi D3A1 Type 99 Bomber Model 11 Limited EditionPublished: February 3, 2020 History BriefIn 1936, the Imperial Japanese Navy requested bid submissions for a carrier-based bomber prototype from Mitsubishi, Nakajima, and Aichi. With Mitsubishi dropping out early, the contest was narrowed down to the two remaining competitors. The Aichi prototype made its initial test flight in 1938 and despite several R&D problems was officially adopted in 1939 over the… more |
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P-61B Black Widow "Last Shoot Down 1945"Published: July 3, 2013 History BriefThe Northrop P-61 was the US military's first operational aircraft designed specifically as a night fighter interceptor. Our subject, the P-61B, was the second major production variant derived from the type. The most noteworthy improvement to the already large and infamous twin engine beast was an upgraded radar necessitating an additional 8 inches of length to the… more |
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P-61 Black Widow In ActionPublished: June 18, 2013 This is another fine addition to Squadron Signal's line of In Action books and is sure to complement your library. The book takes you to Jack Northrop's response to the Army Air Corps‘ call for a secret purpose-built night fighter, and follows it from the drafting table to wind tunnel testing, factory manufacturing, test flying, and finally to combat. The book also covers all… more |