Detail & Scale Vol 48 SBD Dauntless Bert Kinzey Aviation Reference

Product Description

The SBD Dauntless volume from the acclaimed Detail & Scale series provides an in-depth examination of one of World War II's most important naval aircraft.

Written by noted aviation historian Bert Kinzey, this updated edition covers the complete operational history and development of the Douglas SBD Dauntless, including additional coverage of the Army Air Forces A-24 Banshee. The book contains extensive photographic documentation, technical information, color references, markings, and detailed modeling information useful for builders of all scales.

The SBD Dauntless earned its place in aviation history during the pivotal Battle of Midway, where Dauntless dive bombers were responsible for sinking four Japanese aircraft carriers and helping turn the tide of the Pacific War.

For model builders, this volume remains one of the most valuable references available for cockpit details, airframe features, camouflage schemes, markings, and variant identification.

Features

• Detail & Scale Series Volume 48

• Updated edition

• Includes A-24 Banshee coverage

• Written by Bert Kinzey

• Extensive wartime and technical photography

• Aircraft detail photographs

• Color and markings references

• Special section for scale modelers

• Softcover format

Historical Significance

The Douglas SBD Dauntless served as the U.S. Navy's primary carrier-based dive bomber during the early years of World War II. Though eventually replaced by the SB2C Helldiver, the Dauntless achieved one of the highest combat success records of any American naval aircraft.

Most notably, Dauntless crews were instrumental during the Battle of Midway in June 1942, where their attacks destroyed four Japanese fleet carriers and shifted the strategic balance in the Pacific.

Topics Covered

• Development of the SBD Dauntless

• Production variants

• A-24 Banshee service

• Battle of Midway operations

• Pacific War combat history

• Cockpit details

• Airframe features

• Armament and equipment

• Camouflage and markings

• Scale modeling references

• Technical specifications

Condition

Pre-owned reference book in very good condition. Light shelf wear and handling marks consistent with age and use. Interior pages appear complete and readable. Please review photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Specifications

Why You'll Like It

• Excellent reference for SBD Dauntless model projects

• Valuable Battle of Midway research source

• Includes A-24 Banshee information

• Detailed photographs and technical data

• Useful for markings and camouflage accuracy

• Long out-of-print and increasingly collectible