Aircrew sidearms of WWII Need info

RealEstateMan · 08-01-2007, 06:15 PM

The US Army aircrews carried the 1911 .45 auto, and US Navy and Marine aviators carried the S&W M&P .38 Spec Victory model with 4" barrel. The Germans used various non frontline pistols. The Spanish Astra 9mm Models 400 and 600 were reported to be popular with Luftwaffe aircrews. I can guess about the other nations but would like to find some documentation, books etc.

Any recomendations for books or websites?

08-01-2007, 06:15 PM	#1
RealEstateMan Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 31	Aircrew sidearms of WWII Need info The US Army aircrews carried the 1911 .45 auto, and US Navy and Marine aviators carried the S&W M&P .38 Spec Victory model with 4" barrel. The Germans used various non frontline pistols. The Spanish Astra 9mm Models 400 and 600 were reported to be popular with Luftwaffe aircrews. I can guess about the other nations but would like to find some documentation, books etc. Any recomendations for books or websites?

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