The 370th Fighter Group in World War II
Title | The 370th Fighter Group in World War II PDF eBook |
Author | Jay Jones |
Publisher | Schiffer Military History Book |
Pages | 448 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Lightning (Fighter plane) |
ISBN | 9780764317798 |
This is a history of the 370th Fighter Group in World War II, conveyed in the words and photos of the veterans. The 370th was organized in 1943 to fly the P-47 Thunderbolt. When the group arrived in England in early 1944, they were assigned to the 9th Air Force and converted to fly P-38 Lightnings. They were involved in every major Allied offensive from D-Day onward. The group supported Operation Cobra, flew missions over the Falaise Gap, and flew cover over Operation Market Garden. On missions after the weather cleared, the men could actually watch from the base as their planes made dive-bombing runs on German armored columns. The group converted to P-51 Mustangs in March 1945, just in time for cover missions during Operation Varsity, the Rhine River crossing. This is one of the most thorough and comprehensive group histories written and is a must for veterans, their families, and enthusiasts.
Air Force Combat Units of World War II
Title | Air Force Combat Units of World War II PDF eBook |
Author | Maurer Maurer |
Publisher | DIANE Publishing |
Pages | 520 |
Release | 1961 |
Genre | United States |
ISBN | 1428915850 |
The 479th Fighter Group in World War II
Title | The 479th Fighter Group in World War II PDF eBook |
Author | Terry A. Fairfield |
Publisher | Schiffer Military History |
Pages | 512 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | History |
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This book is the result of nearly six years of research, gathering of materials and interviews. It presents a chronological listing of the 479th Fighter Group's activities during the World War II era, from its beginnings until its deactivation. Based upon a summation of the group's historical records, the account also contains personal anecdotes provided by many of the group's former members as well as over 650 photos that serve to illustrate the narration. Hopefully through the assemblage of this information the memory of the group and the men who comprised the living, lifeblood of the 479th FG will be better known and remembered by future generations.
WWII Victories of the Army Air Force
Title | WWII Victories of the Army Air Force PDF eBook |
Author | Arthur Wyllie |
Publisher | Lulu.com |
Pages | 511 |
Release | 2005-09-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1411648641 |
This is the definitive work on World War II fighter pilots of the Army Air Force. It lists all 80 Fighter Groups that had pilots who achieved aerial victories. The pilots within each group are listed in alphabetical order listing their rank, serial number, squadron and the number of victories earned while assigned to that squadron. The book lists 7,299 pilots who achieved at least a partial victory credit from the Air Force.
Fighters and Bombers of World War II
Title | Fighters and Bombers of World War II PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | PediaPress |
Pages | 589 |
Release | |
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United States Air Force and Its Antecedents
Title | United States Air Force and Its Antecedents PDF eBook |
Author | James T. Controvich |
Publisher | Scarecrow Press |
Pages | 200 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780810850101 |
This bibliography lists published and printed unit histories for the United States Air Force and Its Antecedents, including Air Divisions, Wings, Groups, Squadrons, Aviation Engineers, and the Women's Army Corps.
359th Fighter Group
Title | 359th Fighter Group PDF eBook |
Author | Jack H Smith |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Pages | 128 |
Release | 2012-10-20 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1782005714 |
A concise, yet detailed, history of one of the lesser known FGs of the Eighth Air Force, which made a significant contribution to the Allied victory in Europe. Nicknamed the 'Unicorns', the 359th FG was one of the last groups to arrive in the UK for service in the ETO with the Eighth Air Force. First seeing action on 13 December 1943, the group initially flew bomber escort sweeps in P-47s, before converting to the ubiquitous P-51 in March/April 1944. Throughout its time in the ETO, the 359th was credited with the destruction of 351 enemy aircraft destroyed between December 1943 and May 1945. The exploits of all 12 aces created by the group are detailed, along with the most significant missions flown. This book also discusses the various markings worn by the group's three squadrons, the 368th, 369th and 370th FSs.