The second volume carries on the story of the F4U Corsair by examining its development and operational service in later stages of the World War Two. By early 1944 the Corsair well proved its worth in combat. Finally qualified for carrier operations; it began to challenge the Hellcat’s status of the US Navy’s primary fighter aircraft. The F4U-1D; capable of carrying nearly a ton of bombs and eight rocket missiles; excelled both in aerial combat and ground attacks. It’s fighter-bomber capabilities were put to good use during the little-known campaigns in the Marshalls; Marianas and Palau Islands; as well as in the Philippines; which are related here in unparalleled detail. Much attention is dedicated to the initial deployment of the Corsair (both night and day fighters) aboard US Navy carriers; spanning the period between February 1944 and March 1945; which culminated in the first raids against Japan. Meanwhile; Vought and Goodyear engineers continued to improve and refine the Corsair. New; more powerful engines enabled them to develop two more versions before the war’s end – the ultimate Corsair (Vought F4U-4) and the Super Corsair (Goodyear F2G-1/2). Their story is related in the opening chapter. A separate chapter is devoted to camouflage and markings of British and New Zealand’s Corsairs; with a brief resume of the aircraft’s service in the two air forces. The book is further supplemented by numerous data in tabular form; color profiles of five representative aircraft and 1/48 scale drawings of various versions.
#373638 in Books Oskar Skarsaune 2008-11-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.40 x 6.00l; 1.65 #File Name: 0830828443455 pagesIn the Shadow of the Temple Jewish Influences on Early Christianity
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Jewish influences on ChristianityBy D. YoungThis has been my favorite books for the last several years. It is a historical book of the early Judeo/Christian church; but sets the scene by giving the history of Israel between the testaments; the Maccabean Revolt; the formation of the political groups and so on. It describes the relationship between Judaism and the early church and their eventual separation. It was fascinating to hear about James the half brother of Jesus who was the acting bishop of the Jerusalem church and interesting information about Christ's relatives. Mary and Joseph were from that part of the world and had many relatives; some of whom came to believe in him. This is not a novel idea; but he brings it out well and in such a way that the layperson can understand it. Fascinating!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The First Centuries After The Incarnation: Jews and GentilesBy Phil D. RangeThe volume definitely will whet your appetite for learning more about first and second century Judaism; Jewish Christianity; and Gentile Christianity. I found the section comparing Jewish baptism and Christian baptism to be particularly interesting with a level of detail that will satisfy a discriminating reader. The prose is extremely sensitive; and I was amazed throughout that a Norwegian wrote this in English (no indication that it is a translation).0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The book is excellent. I learned a lot about the influence of ...By MarilynnThe book is excellent. I learned a lot about the influence of Hellenism on the Jews as well as early Christians. It also confirmed what I had learned about the heavy influence of Plato's philosophy; not only on our culture today; but the negative influence it has had over the centuries on the some areas of the church and their understanding of theology. Thank you Oskar for your the in-depth of study; and this excellent scholarly work. Time to read more of your books.
