Darwin Spitfires The real battle for Australia, New Edition

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Darwin Spitfires The real battle for Australia, New Edition by Cooper, Anthony, 9781742237787
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  • ISBN: 9781742237787 | 1742237789
  • Cover: Paperback
  • Copyright: 9/1/2022

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A gripping account of Australia's unsung aerial defenders during World War II.

Anthony Cooper's Darwin Spitfires unveils the untold story of the RAAF's No. 1 Fighter Wing, a band of Australian and British pilots who heroically defended Australia's Top End against relentless Japanese air raids. This meticulously researched narrative challenges wartime propaganda, revealing the true extent of the air combat over Darwin.

For readers of military history and aviation enthusiasts, this book offers a detailed, forensic examination of the 1943 air campaign, bringing to light the personal stories and technical challenges faced by these courageous Spitfire pilots. Discover a forgotten chapter of Australian history, where skill and determination met against a formidable foe.