Combat Squadrons of the Air Force; World War II.
Title | Combat Squadrons of the Air Force; World War II. PDF eBook |
Author | United States. USAF Historical Division |
Publisher | |
Pages | 856 |
Release | 1969 |
Genre | United States |
ISBN |
This collection of squadron histories has been prepared by the USAF Historical Division to complement the Division's book, Air Force Combat Units of World War II. The 1,226 units covered by this volume are the combat (tactical) squadrons that were active between 7 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. Each squadron is traced from its beginning through 5 March 1963, the fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the 1st Aero (later Bombardment) Squadron, the first Army unit to be equipped with aircraft for tactical operations. For each squadron there is a statement of the official lineage and data on the unit's assignments, stations, aircraft and missiles, operations, service streamers, campaign participation, decorations, and emblem.
US Marine Corps Fighter Squadrons of World War II
Title | US Marine Corps Fighter Squadrons of World War II PDF eBook |
Author | Barrett Tillman |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Pages | 335 |
Release | 2014-05-20 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1782009531 |
The US Marine Corps has a long heritage of aviation excellence, a reputation that was largely built on the impact and performance of the “flying leathernecks” in the bitter fighting in the Pacific during World War II. As the US island-hopping campaign against Japan gathered pace, US Marine Corps fighter squadrons operating legendary Grumman and Vought aircraft became instrumental in the success of amphibious assaults and in breaking fierce enemy resistance, engaging Japanese attack aircraft in the skies and ground-based targets while supporting and protecting US ground forces. The flying legends Marion Carl, Greg “Pappy” Boyington, Joe Foss and others were all World War II Marine fighter pilots, taking to the skies in Corsairs, Wildcats, Venturas and Hellcats. Aviation historian Barrett Tillman's comprehensive account US Marine Corps Fighter Squadrons of World War II pays homage to these individuals and their mounts, and is packed with historic and organizational details of the squadrons who took to the skies above the Pacific.
Combat Squadrons of the Air Force; World War II.
Title | Combat Squadrons of the Air Force; World War II. PDF eBook |
Author | United States. USAF Historical Division |
Publisher | |
Pages | 864 |
Release | 1969 |
Genre | United States |
ISBN |
This collection of squadron histories has been prepared by the USAF Historical Division to complement the Division's book, Air Force Combat Units of World War II. The 1,226 units covered by this volume are the combat (tactical) squadrons that were active between 7 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. Each squadron is traced from its beginning through 5 March 1963, the fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the 1st Aero (later Bombardment) Squadron, the first Army unit to be equipped with aircraft for tactical operations. For each squadron there is a statement of the official lineage and data on the unit's assignments, stations, aircraft and missiles, operations, service streamers, campaign participation, decorations, and emblem.
U.S. Navy Fighter Squadrons in World War II
Title | U.S. Navy Fighter Squadrons in World War II PDF eBook |
Author | Barrett Tillman |
Publisher | Specialty Press (MN) |
Pages | 168 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
US Navy Fighter Squadrons In World War IITillmanSubtitled: Chronologies, Deployments, Combat Records. This first-ever chronology of VF squadrons describes their history, deployments, battle highlights, commanders, aces, losses and aircraft. Appendices supply information on shoot down claims, biographies of 12 famous aces, a list of 371 naval fighter aces, aces in a day, top scoring squadrons, and more. Hdbd., 7 1/4x 1 1/2, 16 pgs., 65 bandw ill.
Fighter Squadron at Guadalcanal
Title | Fighter Squadron at Guadalcanal PDF eBook |
Author | Max Brand |
Publisher | US Naval Institute Press |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
A stirring account of the 212th Marine fighter squadron's operations at Guadalcanal.
SAC's Fighter Planes and Their Operations
Title | SAC's Fighter Planes and Their Operations PDF eBook |
Author | Robert J. Boyd |
Publisher | |
Pages | 108 |
Release | 1988 |
Genre | Fighter planes |
ISBN |
The American Eagle Squadrons of the Royal Air Force
Title | The American Eagle Squadrons of the Royal Air Force PDF eBook |
Author | Timothy S. Good |
Publisher | McFarland |
Pages | 233 |
Release | 2020-03-26 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1476637636 |
While the United States sought to remain neutral in the early years of World War II, some Americans did not. This book is the first to provide the operational records and combat reports of the three American "Eagle" Royal Air Force squadrons--units comprised of volunteer American pilots who served with the British prior to the U.S. entering the war. The records tell the story of the more than 200 pilots who, against federal law, flew with the British in their fight against Nazi Germany. While some Americans served individually in other RAF units, these three squadrons--the 71st, 121st and 133rd--were the only ones organized exclusively for Americans. They were the first of dozens of American fighter squadrons that would soar over Europe.