Written by globally recognised Pacific air war expert Michael Claringbould, New Guinea Eagles Volume 1 offers a groundbreaking, highly accurate chronicle of the Japanese Air Army campaign. Sourced from primary operational records, this authoritative work aligns combats, uncovers strategies, and documents true aircraft losses with unprecedented detail.

• The Rise of Rabaul & Wewak: Charts the development of these massive Japanese stronghold bases, guarding supply convoys and pushing major air operations into the Solomons.
• 4th Air Army Operations: Explores the amalgamation of two major air divisions into the 4th Air Army in August 1943, detailing the subsequent push into the New Guinea Highlands, Nassau Bay, Lae, and Salamaua.
• Detailed Aircraft Tracking: Deep-dives into specific aircraft deployments, highlighting the introduction of the Ki-61 'Tony', the extensive usage of the Ki-51 'Sonia', and the ongoing struggles of the Ki-49 'Helen' bomber.
  
• Visually Rich: Features highly accurate aircraft color profiles, detailed operational maps, and rare historical photographs. 

• Title: New Guinea Eagles Volume 1: The Japanese Air Army from Rabaul to Wewak October 1942 to September 1943
• Author: Michael J. Claringbould
• Format: Softcover, 208 Pages
• Illustrations: Full colour, fully illustrated with maps & profiles
• ISBN: 9781764193788

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