This latest volume of Pacific Profiles
features one of my favorite aircraft, the B-25 Mitchell. Though the A-20 was one
of the main types in the SWPA, there were just as many if not more B-25 groups
in theater. Units operating in Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomons are
covered with the usual treatment provided in other volumes. It is interesting to
note that some of these bomb groups only operated the type for a fairly short
period of time. The book covers not only USAAF units, but also Dutch,
Australian, and USMC squadrons operating in the theater. One thing that most do
not realize is that the cannon armed B-25G/H aircraft were not well liked and as
soon as possible these planes were modified by the removal of the big gun and
the substitution of a pair of .50 cal machine guns.
The
book follows a standard format with each of the various
units
covered in greater or lesser detail, depending on how long they operated the
aircraft. Each section
shows the squadron's common markings and colors along with a number of great
photos and profiles based on those photos as you can see by the example provided
on the left. Each full color profile provides
information on that particular aircraft. This is where much of the information
is derived. No lengthy pilot stories or background
history on this as it concentrates on the aircraft and units involved in the
conflict. In addition to photos and profiles, you are provided an introductory
section on the theater of operations as well as some nice art
work, the latter spread throughout the book.
It all makes for a superb reference book for the modeler
and enthusiast and well worth the price of admission. I very much like this series and look forward to each new
volume. Most highly recommended.
April 2024
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