{"product_id":"2026100008021-secondhand-fighterplane-alley","title":"Fighterplane Alley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback with wear and tear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good — usual shelf-wear, rubbed edges, minor scuffing to cover. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the skies above the Pacific, where survival was measured in seconds and skill, Fighterplane Alley chronicles the gripping aerial combat experiences of World War II fighter pilots navigating one of the most dangerous theatres of the war. Herbert C. Plenty draws on the raw intensity of air-to-air combat, presenting vivid accounts of the duels between Allied and Japanese fighter aircraft — from the iconic Spitfire to the feared Japanese Zero — that defined the aerial war in the Pacific and beyond.\n\nRooted in meticulous detail and written with the authority of a firsthand observer, this account captures the extraordinary courage and split-second decision-making demanded of those who flew into combat. Plenty illustrates not only the mechanical brilliance of the aircraft themselves but also the human cost and camaraderie forged at altitude. A compelling document of aviation history, Fighterplane Alley leaves the reader wondering how any man could climb into the cockpit a second time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130694017243,"sku":"2026100008021-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/dc2e34b2-ffff-49ef-9429-79fe9faa1af0.png?v=1786588643","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100008021-secondhand-fighterplane-alley","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}