American pilots of World War II were required to submit a written report after every single mission detailing what happened in the air that day. This is an assortment of those combat reports from some of the greatest American aces such as: Francis Gabreski, Chuck Yeager, George Preddy, Hubert Zemke, Richard Bong and Thomas McGuire. Read their firsthand experiences as they down enemy aircraft, tear through bomber formations, get peppered with machine gun fire, and fly crippled planes home. A must read!
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This review is from: America's Top WWII Aces In Their Own Words: Eighth Air Force (Paperback)
Aviation historian Bill Hess' latest book is basically a collection of combat reports filed by top 8th AF aces like Don Blakeslee, Francis Gabreski, Don Gentile, Duane Beeson, Robin Olds, Dave Schilling, George Preddy and others supplemented with mini-bios and photos of the pilots and their aircraft.
If you are an adrenaline junky, look no further - the combat reports take you into the heart of action. If you want more, you will have to look elsewhere because that is basically all the book has to offer. In short, the book is enjoyable but a lightweight. An optional purchase.
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When the Eighth Air Force inaugurated the heavy bombardment of Europe in August 1942, Maj. Gen. Ira Eaker felt that his bombers would be able to take care of themselves. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
assigned aircraft, deflection shot, fighter group, good burst, fighter squadron, belly tank, enemy aircraft, main formation, dead astern, element leader, aerial victories, good formation, few strikes, port turn, climbing turn, fighter units Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Air Force, Oak Leaf Clusters, World War, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Silver Star, Distinguished Service Cross, Army Air Corps, Eighth Fighter Command, Lieutenant Hamilton, Colonel Meyer, Dummer Lake, Major Halsey, Lieutenant Rankin, Victories Capt, Lieutenant Fraser, Purple Heart, Red Section, Robin Olds, Steinhuder Lake, United States, Bronze Star Medal, Captain Newhart, Don Gentile, Eagle Squadron New!
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When the Eighth Air Force inaugurated the heavy bombardment of Europe in August 1942, Maj. Gen. Ira Eaker felt that his bombers would be able to take care of themselves. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
assigned aircraft, deflection shot, fighter group, good burst, fighter squadron, belly tank, enemy aircraft, main formation, dead astern, element leader, aerial victories, good formation, few strikes, port turn, climbing turn, fighter units Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Air Force, Oak Leaf Clusters, World War, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Silver Star, Distinguished Service Cross, Army Air Corps, Eighth Fighter Command, Lieutenant Hamilton, Colonel Meyer, Dummer Lake, Major Halsey, Lieutenant Rankin, Victories Capt, Lieutenant Fraser, Purple Heart, Red Section, Robin Olds, Steinhuder Lake, United States, Bronze Star Medal, Captain Newhart, Don Gentile, Eagle Squadron New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Air Force (Defending the Nation) by John Hamilton on page 108, and page 109
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