The Boeing B-17 has come to epitomise the American war effort in Europe during World War II (1939-1945), the huge four-engined heavy day bomber taking the fight to Germany from the late summer of 1942 through to VE-Day. The primary operator of the Flying Fortress in Western Europe was the 'Mighty Eighth'. This volume, which is the first of two dealing exclusively with the 'Mighty Eighth', covers the 15 Bomb Groups of the First Air Division, each of which controlled four squadrons. The evolution of the force is traced through first-hand accounts of those individuals that took part in the action.
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Osprey's Combat series combines the best archival photography available with specially commissioned artworks and first hand accounts, making these books favourites amongst historians, modellers and aviation enthusiasts everywhere.
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Norwich-based Martin Bowman has written several volumes on the Mosquito, plus countless works on the USAAF.
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By "saileach" (Hartsville, SC USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: B-17 Flying Fortress Units of the Eighth Air Force (1) (Osprey Combat Aircraft 18) (Paperback)
This excellent book by Osprey Aviation details the beginnings of the B-17 units of the U. S. Eighth Air Force in England during World War 2 until the war's end. Liberally illustrated with photos, line drawings, and paintings, it also provides a partial Bomb Group Assignment chart, numerous personal anecdotes, and follows the careers of many celebrated fortresses.A nice section on nose art examples rounds out a worthy tribute to this fine aircraft and the men that flew in it.
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This review is from: B-17 Flying Fortress Units of the Eighth Air Force (Part 2) (Paperback)
I found this book and its counterpart to be great reads. Full of rich stories and great photographs, there is not much else you can expect. I definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in aviation history and to anyone interested in World War II aviation history specifically. The book marks the heroism and courage of th bomber crews over the Third Reich. Well worth the money spent.
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On 2 January 1942 the order activating the Eighth Air Force was signed by Maj Gen Henry 'Hap' Arnold, Commanding General, Army Air Forces (AAF). Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
veteran bomber, flak barrage, flak hit, flak batteries, fighter opposition, marshalling yards, bomb groups, bomb run, fighter force, enemy coast Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Eighth Air Force, North Sea, Bomber Command, Grafton Underwood, Medal of Honor, Mike Bailey, North Africa, Bay of Biscay, Col Frank, Col James, East Anglia, World War, Christmas Eve, Maj Tibbets, Pas de Calais, Richards Collection, Butcher Shop, Dry Martini, Fifteenth Air Force, John Dowswell, Johnny Reb, Purple Hearts, Tom Cushing New!
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On 2 January 1942 the order activating the Eighth Air Force was signed by Maj Gen Henry 'Hap' Arnold, Commanding General, Army Air Forces (AAF). Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
veteran bomber, flak barrage, flak hit, flak batteries, fighter opposition, marshalling yards, bomb groups, bomb run, fighter force, enemy coast Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Eighth Air Force, North Sea, Bomber Command, Grafton Underwood, Medal of Honor, Mike Bailey, North Africa, Bay of Biscay, Col Frank, Col James, East Anglia, World War, Christmas Eve, Maj Tibbets, Pas de Calais, Richards Collection, Butcher Shop, Dry Martini, Fifteenth Air Force, John Dowswell, Johnny Reb, Purple Hearts, Tom Cushing New!
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- Airfields of the Eighth (Then And Now) by Roger A Freeman in Back Matter
- Four Miles High: The US 8th Air Force 1st, 2nd and 3rd Air Divisions in World War 2 by Martin Bowman in Back Matter
- War Diary: 1939-1945 (The Story of World War II in the words of those who lived through it) by I W Museum in Back Matter
- Male Call: The Complete War Time Strip 1942-1946 by Milton Caniff in Back Matter
- Pride of Seattle: The Story of the First 300 B-17Fs - Aircraft Specials series (6074) by Steve Birdsall in Back Matter
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