M42 Duster Walk Around (Soft Cover)
Color Series

Product Code: SS5705

Description
By David Doyle.
The US Army began accepting deliveries of the M42 in October
1952, when production ended in 1959, approximately 3,700 units
delivered. By the late ?60s, the Duster?s limits seemed to have
been reached. The lack of radar tracking system meant the M42 was
a 'fair weather' shooter against low, slow targets; it just
could not keep pace with the new generation of Soviet jet
aircraft. As American involvement in Vietnam increased, 3
battalions of Dusters were sent to South Vietnam - initially for
anti-aircraft duties, but with clear skies over the South, the
M42 was usefully employed as convoy escort, perimeter and base
security, and direct fire support. A detailed look at the M42
Duster with more than 200 photographs, color profiles and
detailed line drawings; 80 pages.