Night Hawks and Black Widows: 13th Air Force Night Fighters in the South and Southwest Pacific - 1943-1945

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Focusing on the unique challenges of aerial night fighting in World War II, this book chronicles the experiences of pilots flying specialized aircraft like the P-38 Lightning and P-61 Black Widow. It details their daring missions, including the first solo night fighter raid over Rabaul and intense night combat against Japanese forces. The narrative also explores American night fighter tactics and the Japanese responses, providing a comprehensive look at the strategic battles for dominance in the night skies of the South and Southwest Pacific from 1943 to 1945.