Combat Tactics in the SouthWest Pacific Area by McGuire

[DarrenW]

Thought that some of you here would find this as interesting as I did....

http://www.eaf51.org/EAF/Miscellaneous/CTinSWPA.pdf

 

[Clayton Magnet]

Man, there are not many fighters better looking than a Ki-61.
Interesting read, thank you

 

[DarrenW]

Man, there are not many fighters better looking than a Ki-61.
Interesting read, thank you

The Tony was a sleek one for sure, and a very unusual concept for a Japanese fighter at that time.

Glad you liked the article, it's always nice to hear things from the "horse's mouth" so to speak...

 

[P-39 Expert]

Excellent read, thanks for posting. Formation was a little tighter than I expected. Tactics were designed to use the P-38's strengths. Straight from the horse's mouth. Again, thanks.

 

[DarrenW]

Excellent read, thanks for posting. Formation was a little tighter than I expected. Tactics were designed to use the P-38's strengths. Straight from the horse's mouth. Again, thanks.

No problem Sir. Knowing that it was written by such a consummate tactician and combat leader makes it all that more special to the aviation enthusiast.

 

[P-39 Expert]

Yep, if Tommy McGuire was talking it paid to listen.