354th Fighter Group

Author : William N Hess
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782008583

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354th Fighter Group by William N Hess Pdf

I think the success of the 354th as the leading group in the European theatre for aerial victories is due to several things. First was the initial training of the squadrons before deployment to England. Colonel Ken Martin nurtured the group from its infancy, and all the excellence that later showed through could be placed at his doorstep. Despite his youth, he knew how to foster teamwork and demand perfection in flying. There was nothing more important than getting the group off on the right foot. Second, our pilots were taught to fly mutual support, and practised it faithfully. There were no "hot" pilots in the 354th, only "excellent" pilots. Third, men like Glenn Eagleston gave advice and warnings about combat tactics and guarding one's tail. This prepared our pilots for lurking dangers, something the other groups may not have done.' Brigadier General James Howard, Commanding Officer of the 354th Fighter Group

Author : Steve Blake
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : WISC:89082325317

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The Pioneer Mustang Group by Steve Blake Pdf

As the first unit to fly the Merlin-engined P-51B in combat, the 354th Fighter Group adopted the nickname "Pioneer Mustang Group." Until D-Day, it escorted 8th AF heavy bombers to targets on the European Continent. The group then moved to France and supported Patton's Third Army from Normandy to Bavaria, and also participated in the Battle of the Bulge. Its pilots scored over 600 confirmed air victories, and forty-three of them became aces. This book is an almost day-to-day account of their aerial combat experiences and the "gypsy" lifestyle they and their support personnel led as they moved from one airfield to another across Western Europe.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : STANFORD:36105119686892

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History in the Sky by Anonim Pdf

Author : William N Hess
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782008941

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354th Fighter Group by William N Hess Pdf

I think the success of the 354th as the leading group in the European theatre for aerial victories is due to several things. First was the initial training of the squadrons before deployment to England. Colonel Ken Martin nurtured the group from its infancy, and all the excellence that later showed through could be placed at his doorstep. Despite his youth, he knew how to foster teamwork and demand perfection in flying. There was nothing more important than getting the group off on the right foot. Second, our pilots were taught to fly mutual support, and practised it faithfully. There were no "hot" pilots in the 354th, only "excellent" pilots. Third, men like Glenn Eagleston gave advice and warnings about combat tactics and guarding one's tail. This prepared our pilots for lurking dangers, something the other groups may not have done.' Brigadier General James Howard, Commanding Officer of the 354th Fighter Group

Author : Jerry Scutts
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782006756

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Mustang Aces of the Eighth Air Force by Jerry Scutts Pdf

Unquestionably the best American fighter of World War 2, the North American P-51 Mustang served in large numbers with the USAAF's Eighth Air Force from late 1943 until VE Day, and was the mount of most aces in-theatre. Charged with the responsibility of escorting huge formations of B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator bombers on daylight raids deep into Germany, the P-51 pilots of the various fighter groups within the 'Mighty Eighth' went head to head with the cream of the Luftwaffe's fighter squadrons for control of the skies over the Third Reich. Aircraft of the Aces 1, 19 and 24 are also available in a single volume as 'Aces of the Mighty Eighth'.

Author : Martin W. Bowman
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781844159055

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US 8th Army Air Force Fighter Command USAAF, 1943-45 by Martin W. Bowman Pdf

This book covers the bases used during the Second World War by the American fighter units that flew in support of the 8th Air Force's heavy bomber forces. The long-range Lightnings, Thunderbolts and Mustangs escorted the Mighty Eighth's Flying Fortresses and Liberators on their deep penetration raids into occupied Europe and Germany. Fighter cover was vital, since the USAAF flew daylight raids and in the early months the number of US aircraft lost to the defending Luftwuffe fighters was unacceptably high. The airfields included are Bodney, Bottisham, Boxted, Debden, Duxford, East Wretham, Fowlmere, Halesworth, Honington, Horsham St. Faith, King's Cliffe, Leiston, Martlesham Heath, Raydon, Steeple Morden, Wattisham and Wormingford. This book looks at the history and personalities associated with each base, what remains today and explores the favorite local wartime haunts where aircrew and ground crew would have sought well-deserved entertainment and relaxation. Other museums and places that are relevant will also be described and general directions on how to get them included.

Author : Dave Windle,Martin W. Bowman
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783461158

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North American Mustang P-51 by Dave Windle,Martin W. Bowman Pdf

The Mustang was born from a British WW2 specification to North American during 1940. The prototype was completed within 117 days but the RAF was not happy with the aircraft's performance and suggested replacing the V-12 Allison with the more powerful RR Merlin. The result was a superbly fast and maneuverable aircraft that had the range to escort Allied bomber forces on raids deep into occupied Europe. A total of 15,469 of the type were built and used in combat until the Korean War.This book contains the world famous color profiles created by Dave Windle of the type in different operational modes, configurations and color schemes. Martin Bowman has written detailed descriptions and photographs to create the perfect enthusiasts' reference.

Author : Jay Jones
Publisher : Schiffer Military History Book
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Lightning (Fighter plane)
ISBN : 0764317792

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The 370th Fighter Group in World War II by Jay Jones Pdf

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.

Author : Richard Ward,Ernest R. McDowell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015004539535

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North American P-51B/C Mustang in USAAF Service by Richard Ward,Ernest R. McDowell Pdf

Beskriver det fra 2. verdenskrig kendte amerikanske jagerfly North American P-51 Mustang i dets forskellige versioner

Author : Kent D. Miller
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : WISC:89076722214

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The 356th Fighter Group in World War II by Kent D. Miller Pdf

Here for the first time is the story of the 356th Fighter Group which flew in the European Theater of Operations during the Second World War. This 9th Air Force unit spent over two years in England, occupying the airfield at Martlesham Heath, in the county of Suffolk. Originally entering combat flying P-47 Thunderbolts, and later switching to P-51 Mustangs, the 356th dispatched its aircraft on 407 missions across the Channel. Between the time of the first, on October 15, 1943, and the final mission on May 7, 1945, the 356th was credited with destroying 277 enemy planes. As the principle of bomber escort was strictly adhered to by the 356th's leaders, pilots of the group often had to pass up opportunities to engage enemy fighters and increase their scores. While this fact helped earn the 356th a reputation as being a "hard luck" outfit, due to their low victory to loss ratio, the gratitude and praise from the bomber crews more than offset this misnomer.

Author : Martin W. Bowman
Publisher : Pen and Sword Aviation
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526746405

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P-51 Mustang by Martin W. Bowman Pdf

Today, the Mustang is a living legend and is remembered as probably the finest long-range single-seat piston-engined fighter ever built. Here, in words and images, the esteemed aviation historian Martin Bowman tells the story of an aircraft that continues to provoke enthusiastic praise. We look at the Mustang's involvement in the Second World War and the Korean War, as well as other conflicts and engagements. This new addition to the Images of War series serves as a tribute to an aircraft with a particularly impressive wartime record, the legacy of which is still felt today.

Author : Maurer Maurer
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : United States
ISBN : 9781428915855

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Air Force Combat Units of World War II by Maurer Maurer Pdf

Author : Colin Heaton,Anne-Marie Lewis
Publisher : Zenith Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781610584340

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The Me 262 Stormbird by Colin Heaton,Anne-Marie Lewis Pdf

The Me 262 was the first of its kind, the first jet-powered aircraft. Although conceived before the war, with the initial plans being drawn in April 1939, the Stormbird was beset with technological (particularly the revolutionary engines) and political difficulties, resulting in it not entering combat until August 1944, with claims of nineteen downed Allied aircraft. The performance of the Me 262 so far exceeded that of Allied aircraft that on 1 Sepember 1944, USAAF General Carl Spaatz remarked that if greater numbers of German jets appeared, they could inflict losses heavy enough to force cancellation of the Allied daylight bombing offensive. The story of how the Stormbird came to be is fascinating history, and it comes to life in the hands of noted historian Colin Heaton. Told largely in the words of the German aces who flew it, The Me 262 Stormbird provides the complete history of this remarkable airplane from the drawing boards to combat in the skies over the Third Reich. Features two forewords, one by Jorg Czypionka, Me 262 night fighter pilot, and another by historian and author Barrett Tillman.

Author : Arthur Wyllie
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780615155494

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Army Air Force Victories by Arthur Wyllie Pdf

This book list every aerial victory credited to the AAF in WW2. It gives the name, rank, serial number, Squadron, Group and date of every victory.

Author : David N. Spires
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : UIUC:30112053887664

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Air Power for Patton's Army by David N. Spires Pdf

Presents a case study of one air-ground team's experience with the theory and practice of tactical air power employed during the climactic World War 2 campaigns against the forces of Nazi Germany.