The Northrop P-61 was the first airplane designed form the start to be a night fighter. With its advanced radar and electronics, high speed, maneuverability and heavy armament, it was as deadly as its namesake: the poisonous Black Widow spider.Northrop P
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Northrop P-6 Black Widow: The Complete History and Combat R:
As a Black Widow addict, I am impressed with this nicely done book. The photos are some of the best I've seen and the combat recollections were especially inspiring. As an airplane modeller and aviation artist, I found this book to be very helpful but it left me with wanting much more. More shots of the rear radar operator's compartment, how the unique ailerons worked, side views of the crew compartments, engine exhaust pipes, shots of the 20 mm cannons, the pilot's night binoculars, and line drawings of... more info
Incredible quality, What aviation books should be.:
Very high quality. Glossy paper. Jet black print. Pictures look like a million bucks. If you are a fan of the Black Widow you will not be disappointed. Also has some great color photos of the postwar military and civilian Black Widows. Much better value than the P-61 warbird tech series book that is printed with grey ink and bargin basement paper. I agree with the thorough review below this review
The most comprehensive book currently available on the P-61.:
This is a book filled with good photographs. The cover photo itself is unusual and striking. The authors begin with some background history of radar (prior to 1940), it being integral to this aircraft. They then move on to aircraft development, crew training, deployment, and finally, post war usage. Along the way they have unit histories, and some very interesting individual recollections (P-61 vs. P-47 is a highlight). Additionally the inclusion of information on field modifications is good (one squadron... more info
