The Spitfire V and C.202 Folgore that battled over the skies of Malta get the Duel treatment for April from Osprey Publishing.

Spitfire V vs C.202 Folgore
Malta 1942

Series - Duel 60
Author - Donald Nijboer
Illustrators - Jim Laurier Gareth Hector
Format - Paperback
Due - April 2014
80 pages
ISBN - 9781782003564

About this book
The inability of the Italians and Germans to invade Malta proved decisive for Allied victory in the Mediterranean during World War II, as the islands provided the Allies with a base from which to project air power. Early Italian efforts to pound the islands into submission were supplemented by major German forces from January 1942 and in a few weeks the situation for the defenders reached a critical stage; in response, in March 1942 the first Spitfires were delivered to Malta. Throughout the summer C.202s fought over Malta, escorting tiny formations of Cant Z.1007s, SM.79s and Ju 88s. The fighting subsided in August and September, but grew in strength with the arrival of more C.202s. In October the Regia Aeronautica could muster three Gruppi with a total of 74 C.202s. For ten days the Italians pressed a relentless attack before attrition brought the offensive to a halt. Throughout the bombing campaign the British were able to supply Malta with ever increasing numbers of Spitfires.

Contents
Introduction
Chronology
Design and Development
Technical Specifications
The Strategic Situation
The Combatants
Combat
Statistics and Analysis
Aftermath
Bibliography
Index

Please remember, when contacting retailers or manufacturers, to mention that you saw their products highlighted here - on AEROSCALE.