This buildup of the 8th Air Force proved to be the instrument that supplied a major portion of the initial aircraft committed to Operation TORCH, the invasion of North Africa, thereby contributing heavily to the initial military operations of the Twelfth Air Force in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. Through night and day bombing by the Royal Air Force and the 8th Air Force, Germany's ability to produce weapons of war, the fuels to run them and the training of men to operate them was ultimately destroyed. Rare color photos depict the rise of that thunderous force from a small cadre of talented men in the U.S.A. to a veritable avalanche of machines and fighting airmen operating from British bases. It is anticipated that the presentation of up to seventy-five original Kodachrome photographs, the major portion of which have not previously been seen in print anywhere, will be included. Bodie is the author of WWII War Eagles ISBN 0-9629359-2-1 and Pacific War Eagles ISBN 0-9629359-3-X
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Colorful Tribute to the 8th Air Force!,
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This review is from: America's Mighty Eighth Air Force Conception to D-Day (Hardcover)
Warren Bodie is probably America's last independent aviation history author-publisher. Over the years he has written and self-published a series of books - Pacific War Eagles, Republic's P-47, Lockheed P-38 - noted for quality research, top-notch photo reproduction and excellent paper quality.
Bodie's latest book, the first of two volumes on the 8th AF, is his best yet. It features over 180 pages of insightful text and ultra-sharp photos - many of them rare and many given the full-page treatment - showing the men and aircraft of the Mighty Eighth. Thirty-two pages of color photos and gorgeous color profiles by Bob Boyd are icing on the cake. Though it resembles a coffee-table book, Bodie's book is much more and is great value for the price. More power to you, Warren! Highly recommended!
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