American Experimental Fighters of WWII by Tony Buttler

"American Expt Fighters of WW2 has reached the warehouse. Must admit I am delighted with the production. I think it is the fattest and heaviest book I have ever produced - must be due to heavier paper!!!

And FYI - I have just started preparing the second edition of American Secret Projects: Jet Fighters 1950-1980."
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Tony Buttler


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During World War II, America's air arms fielded some superlative fighters such as the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, North American P-51 Mustang and Vought F4U Corsair. The large numbers of these excellent fighters produced by the US aircraft industry made a significant contribution to the eventual success of the Allies. However, even as the war was raging and the industry was working flat out to produce the huge numbers of aircraft required for front line duties, extensive research and development programmes were also being pursued to create the next generation of fighters. This book focuses on the aircraft generated by those programmes and provides a detailed survey of the fighter prototypes produced and flown during the period from 1940 to 1946, which, for various reasons, did not progress to production and service.

The work has twenty-four chapters that embrace the great diversity of design and layout of these prototypes. They demonstrate the remarkable creative flair that was present in the US aircraft industry during the war. There are designs of all shapes, sizes and configurations powered by piston, jet and mixed power plants. The designs encompassed various configurations including pusher layouts, swept and flying wings. Each of these prototypes is given its own chapter.

The book also reviews a selection of production fighter types that were kitted out for trials and used as test bed aircraft. A small number of unbuilt projects and studies are also included. The thoroughly researched text is complimented by a superb collection of photographs and illustrations.

For all of those interested in World War Two US aviation and the aircraft produced in its aftermath, this book will be a revelation. Written by Tony Buttler, one of our most distinguished aviation writers, it will be a must read for all modellers and students of aviation history in this era.

Product description​

ISBN: 9781800353107
Binding: Hardback
Dimensions: 297mm x 210mm
Pages: 296
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"A small number of unbuilt projects and studies are also included."

Any clue for those who already own any book published on the subject? Are we going to find anything new? It is possible to show the chapter index? In my case, the product description is not enough for a decision.

"And FYI - I have just started preparing the second edition of American Secret Projects: Jet Fighters 1950-1980."

Excellent news!!!!!
 
Chapter One Curtiss XP-46
Chapter Two Lockheed XP-49
Chapter Three Grumman XP-50 Skyrocket
Chapter Four North American XP-51 Lightweight Mustangs
Chapter Five Vultee XP-54 'Swoose Goose'
Chapter Six Curtiss XP-55 Ascender
Chapter Seven Northrop XP-56 Black Bullet
Chapter Eight Lockheed XP-58 Chain Lightning
Chapter Nine Curtiss XP-60 and XP-40Q
Chapter Ten Curtiss XP-62
Chapter Eleven McDonnell XP-67 Bat
Chapter Twelve Republic XP-47H, XP-47J and XP-72
Chapter Thirteen Hughes XF-11/XP-73/XA-37
Chapter Fourteen Fisher XP-75 Eagle
Chapter Fifteen Bell XP-77
Chapter Sixteen Northrop XP-79
Chapter Seventeen Convair XP-81
Chapter Eighteen Bell XP-83
Chapter Nineteen Bell XFL-1 Airabonita
Chapter Twenty Boeing XF8B-1
Chapter Twenty-One Curtiss XF14C-1
Chapter Twenty-Two Curtiss XF15C-1
Chapter Twenty-Three Grumman XF5F-1 Skyrocket
Chapter Twenty-Four Ryan XF2R-1 Dark Shark

Appendix One Official USAAF Review of Fighter Projects, November 1942
Appendix Two Standard Types as Trials and Testbed Aircraft

I think almost all of the projects in there are 'new' to my books and are not in ASP: WW2.
The text draws heavily from official 'Case History' files and flight test reports at NARA and elsewhere. And a lot of the photos are new.
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From Tony Buttler.
 
So basically it's airplanes that up to now we've only seen as mere footnotes in previous books. I like it already!
 
XP67_Moonbat said:
So basically it's airplanes that up to now we've only seen as mere footnotes in previous books
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Well, not absolutely "footnotes":

US Experimental & Prototype Aircraft Projects. Fighters 1939-1945 by Bill Norton. Speciality Press

American Secret Pusher Fighters of WWII. XP-54, XP-55 and XP-56 by Gerald H. Balzer. Speciality Press

Ultimate Allied Fighters by Justo Miranda. Fonthill

Plus many sources dispersed in previous books and magazines.

Thus, after being read and researched most of it I still recommend Mr Buttler book because I'm sure he could add new data and his magic personal touch.
 
Antonio said:
Well, not absolutely "footnotes":

US Experimental & Prototype Aircraft Projects. Fighters 1939-1945 by Bill Norton. Speciality Press

American Secret Pusher Fighters of WWII. XP-54, XP-55 and XP-56 by Gerald H. Balzer. Speciality Press

Ultimate Allied Fighters by Justo Miranda. Fonthill

Plus many sources dispersed in previous books and magazines.

Thus, after being read and researched most of it I still recommend Mr Buttler book because I'm sure he could add new data and his magic personal touch.
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Too true. Lot of good magazine articles out there. And the Secret Pushers book by Balzer is a great read too.
 

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