Peruvian Military Aviation Volume 2: From Origins To First Blood 1934-1950

Within the chapters that make this work, the reader will discover how Peruvian military aviation first came to be and evolved into several organizations between the years 1934 and 1950. In the first chapter, the author narrates how the once embryonic force began its consolidation into a mature organization through experiences gathered through its second decade of existence. The diverse modernization and reorganization processes are narrated in detail so the reader can properly know and understand the facts behind some of the most important decisions taken during the military aviation existence. The operations during the so-called 1941 conflict are also narrated as they constitute an important part of the CAP history and decisively marked the future of the military aviation in the post-war years. Using primary sources, Peruvian Military Aviation Volume 2 provides intricate details on the growth, organization and modernization activities of the air force of this South American country. Moreover, illustrated by over 200 exclusive photographs, most of which were never published before, half a dozen of maps and 20 colour profiles, this book is providing the first authoritative account of the history of the Peruvian air force history in English language. As such it is an indispensable source of reference for professionals and enthusiasts alike. AUTHOR: Born in Lima, Peru, in 1977, Amaru Tincopa is a graduate in law. He developed a strong interest in history at a very young age and began researching and publishing about Peruvian and Latin American military aviation history quite early. His first book, covering the deployment history of the Aeroplani Caproni and that Italian company's endeavour in Peru for an Italian publisher, was released in 2003. Ever since, he has published a dozen of additional titles in Argentina, France, and United Kingdom, while three others are in the pipeline. Amaru Tincopa currently cooperates with renowned military aviation history magazines and publishers around the world. This is his fifth instalment for Helion. 200+ b/w photos