Review: P-61 Black Widow Units of World War 2

Reviews P-61 Black Widow Units

by Warren Thompson
Osprey Publishing
ISBN: 1855327252
96 pages
$14.95

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Of World War 2

The P-61 Black Widow is one of the most interesting aircraft of WWII. Although it did not serve in great numbers, this technologically advanced aircraft had a pioneering role as a night fighter using radar and heavy armament to intercept enemy planes.

The book is divided into chapters, covering the Black Widow's service in Europe, Mediterranean theaters. A capter is devoted to the Pacific, and also one to CBI ttheater.

The book has an appendix of P-61 victories, units and specifications of the different variants. Illustrated with many waritme photographs, the book also includes an extensive color plate and aircraft profile section.