Aichi D3A1/2 Val by Peter C. Smith - 1999

Great Britain: The Crowood Press, 1999. M1 - A first edition (First published 1999 stated) hardcover book in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has some wrinkling, chipping, peeling and crease on the edges and corners, small open tear on the back top right corner, some scattered scratches, rubbing and scuffing, light tanning and shelf wear. Book has some bumped corners, light discoloration and shelf wear. Crowood Aviation Series. 11.25"x9", 192 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. The Aichi D3A (Navy designation "Type 99 Carrier Bomber"; Allied reporting name "Val")is a World War II carrier-borne dive bomber. It was the primary dive bomber of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) and was involved in almost all IJN actions, including the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Aichi D3A was the first Japanese aircraft to bomb American targets in the war, commencing with Pearl Harbor and U.S. bases in the Philippines, such as Clark Air Force Base. They sank more Allied warships than any other Axis aircraft. . First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.