Curtiss Kittyhawks in the Soviet Far North 1941-45 Volume 2
by ANDREY. LATKIN
"Reconnaissance, Ground Support, and Final Missions, 1944-1945"
Popularity
4.49 / 5
* A book's popularity is determined by how it compares to all other books on this website.
Where to buy?
Buy from Amazon* If you buy this book through the link above, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Curtiss Kittyhawks in the Soviet Far North 1941-45 Volume 2 by ANDREY. LATKIN
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Fighter Jets
Military Unit:
Red Army
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Europe
Published Date:
2025
ISBN13:
9781804517727
Summary
This book examines the operational history of American-made Curtiss Kittyhawk fighter aircraft used by Soviet forces in the Arctic regions during the final years of World War II. Volume 2 specifically covers 1944-1945, focusing on reconnaissance missions, ground support operations, and the aircraft's last combat deployments in the harsh northern theater. Author Andrey Latkin documents how these Lend-Lease aircraft performed in extreme conditions, providing detailed accounts of their tactical employment by Soviet pilots in the Far North during the war's concluding phase.
