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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb story and update,
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This review is from: The Sorry Saga of the Brewster Buffalo: A Flying Coffin to some, but a Sky Pearl to the Finns (Kindle Edition)
I first read Dan Ford's article when it was printed in Air and Space, and enjoyed his strong compare and constrast history of the Buffalo. Much maligned in aviation histories, often cited as the worst aircraft of WW2 and yet a superb success in the hands of the Finns, compiling several records, including a kill rate of 135-0 in its first six months of operations in their hands, and an overall kill rate of 30.6 to one in action against increasingly improved planes in the hands of the Russians, all the while cut of from their sources of parts and supplies for the plane. In this e-book edition, Mr Ford has updated and enhanced his original work. He also maintains a superb website for those interested in learning more about the plane and its history with the RAF, the USN, USMC, Dutch, RAAF, RNZAF and of course, the Finns.
Like Mr. Ford, I have found this mixed result interesting, especially when you consider the Navy picked the Buffalo (F2A) over its replacement, the F4F. For those interested in other related fields, he has written, and updated a magnificent history of the Flying Tigers, which is well worth reading! |
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