Vf-11/111 'Sundowners' 1942-95

by Barrett Tillman

Fighting Squadron 11 was established at San Diego in August 1943, beginning a half-century record that spanned aerial combat in three wars from the piston to the jet age. First deployed to Guadalcanal, the 'Sundowners' flew Grumman Wildcats and completed its tour as the Navy's third-ranking F4F squadron in terms of aerial victories.

Upon returning home, the 'Sundowners' transitioned to Hellcats in preparation for a second combat deployment...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846034841
• ISBN13: 9781846034848
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.4" x 9.8"