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Author : United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 359th
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 67 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (154 download)
Download or read book 359th Fighter Group 1943-1945 written by United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 359th and published by . This book was released on 1945 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Janet Fogg
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781546791638
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (916 download)
Download or read book A Manifest Spirit written by Janet Fogg and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The three fighter squadrons of the 359th Fighter Group, based at Station F-133 northeast of London, flew 346 missions over continental Europe between 13 December 1943 and 25 April 1945. Flying in broad daylight over enemy-held territory, their green-nosed Thunderbolts and Mustangs not only protected the bombers but often embraced an even more dangerous tactical role engaging targets on the ground. In the deadly dance that ensued many a brave young pilot lost his life in the skies over western Europe, but our bombers got through and the GIs landed at Normandy. Relying not on recollections rendered imprecise by the passage of time, or secondhand reports which inevitably lose context, A Manifest Spirit instead presents observations from the group historian, base chaplain, and the fighter pilots themselves, recorded as they occurred during the conflict. The complex operation of a wartime fighter base, the deep satisfaction of a successful mission, and the heartbreak of waiting for pilots that never returned, are presented with the clarity that can only come from contemporaneous reports. A Manifest Spirit is a tribute to the officers that gave the 359th Fighter Group its organization and direction, the enlisted men who made it work, and above all the pilots, 121 of whom made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of freedom.
Author : Jack H Smith
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782005358
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)
Download or read book 359th Fighter Group written by Jack H Smith and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-20 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Author : Charlotte (Boyer) Baldridge
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (655 download)
Download or read book 359th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force written by Charlotte (Boyer) Baldridge and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard Fogg
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781796444643
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (446 download)
Download or read book Tales from the 359th Fighter Group: World War II written by Richard Fogg and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-02-25 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In December 1943 the newly formed 359th Fighter Group flew its first mission in the European Theater of Operations. Twenty-two months later World War II ended, and in November 1945 the 359th was inactivated, with 346 combat missions and 13,455 sorties to its credit. This collection of bar stories, mission reports, POW internments, and post-war reflections provides a first-hand account of life on base, in the air, and going on leave in war-time England, as recounted by the 359th's pilots, officers, and enlisted men."Had bad day strafing a train near Karlsruhe. Bounced off the smokestack and tore large hole in right wing and lost airspeed indicator. Had to land at St. Trond when engine caught fire. Necessary to dodge steamroller and bomb crater when attempting landing on runway. Then things got worse." Capt. Rene L. Burtner Jr."The B-17 could not maintain altitude. With no instruments they had no way of keeping the machine upright descending through the clouds so there was nothing left but for them to fly my wing. I tried to concentrate on flying as smoothly as I ever had in my life; I could imagine how difficult it must have been for that 17 pilot to keep his machine within three feet of me with two engines out on one side plus the turbulence we were encountering. I had all I could do to keep from looking at that wing flopping up and down in between my wing and tail." Lt. Eugene F. Britton"Installation of water injection systems in the Group's aircraft, assuring 15 minutes of extra power for combat, was completed under direction of Lieutenant George M. Hesser, station engineering officer.... Higher HQ notified Hesser that complete drainage of water from all aircraft would be necessary nightly to avoid freeze-ups. His answer, characteristically, was to suggest that the Station at once be supplied with "the necessary equipment to turn the airplanes upside down in order to get all the water out of the lines." The result was that alcohol was made available for use in all aircraft." Capt. Maurice F. X. Donohue
Author : Thomas H. Raines
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 67 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (271 download)
Download or read book 359th Fighter Group, 1943-1945 written by Thomas H. Raines and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : THOMAS H. RAINES
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781105968754
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (687 download)
Download or read book 359TH FIGHTER GROUP, 1943-1945 written by THOMAS H. RAINES and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Charlotte (Boyer) Baldridge
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (655 download)
Download or read book 359th Fighter Group, Component Squadrons 368th, 369th & 370th Fighter Squadrons written by Charlotte (Boyer) Baldridge and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jack H Smith
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782005714
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)
Download or read book 359th Fighter Group written by Jack H Smith and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-20 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Author : United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 359th
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 67 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (17 download)
Download or read book 359th Fighter Group (Hq. Sq., 368th, 369th, 370th Fighter Squadrons), 448th Air Service Group (Headquarters and Base Service Squadron), 824th Air Engineering Squadron, 648th Air Materiel Squadron, 3rd Gunnery, Tow-target Flt written by United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 359th and published by . This book was released on 197? with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Maurer Maurer
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1428915850
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (289 download)
Download or read book Air Force Combat Units of World War II written by Maurer Maurer and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1961 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 359th
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 67 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (176 download)
Download or read book 359th Fighter Group written by United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 359th and published by . This book was released on with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Martin W. Bowman
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1844159051
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (441 download)
Download or read book US 8th Army Air Force Fighter Command USAAF, 1943-45 written by Martin W. Bowman and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : United States. USAF Historical Division
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 856 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Combat Squadrons of the Air Force; World War II. written by United States. USAF Historical Division and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Donald Caldwell
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 1461751217
Total Pages : 577 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (617 download)
Download or read book JG 26 Luftwaffe Fighter Wing War Diary written by Donald Caldwell and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Day-by-day account of a German fighter squadron, one of only two Luftwaffe units to spend the entire war in the West Covers D-Day and the Normandy campaign, Operation Market Garden, the Battle of the Bulge, and more JG 26 was known as "The Abbeville Boys" and seen as an elite squadron Unit flew Messerschmitt Bf 109s and Focke-Wulf Fw 190s
Author : Richard Fogg
Publisher : Casemate
ISBN 13 : 1612000150
Total Pages : 601 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (12 download)
Download or read book Fogg in the Cockpit written by Richard Fogg and published by Casemate. This book was released on 2011-07-28 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acclaimed painter’s memoir of his experiences as a fighter pilot during WWII includes original illustrations and satirical cartoons by the author. Renowned as the world’s foremost painter of railroads, Howard Fogg’s career spanned half a century and some 1,200 paintings. However, few are aware of his prior career as a fighter pilot in the US 8th Air Force during World War II. Fortunately, Fogg left behind a detailed diary, which illuminates this brief but exciting chapter of his life at the controls of P-47 Thunderbolts and P-51 Mustangs. Fogg’s diary is presented here in its entirety, offering a candid glimpse into the life of a fighter pilot, both in the sky and in wartime England. Written in 1943-44, it offers an intimate perspective on his seventy-six combat missions, for which he was awarded the Air Medal with three clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Speaking on personal details of a pilot’s day-to-day life, Fogg also discusses air combat and the strategic and political decisions that influenced the course of the war. Fogg in the Cockpit also includes supplementary material by Richard and Janet Fogg, as well as illustrations by Fogg himself, including satirical cartoons and military and railroad artwork.
Author : G. P. Harry
Publisher : Turner
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book 339th Fighter Group written by G. P. Harry and published by Turner. This book was released on 1991 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The record of the men of the 339th Fighter group is a personal and living memorial, but in depth, as well. The 339th Fighter Group was forged into a combat ready team in the California desert, under the command of Colonel John B. Henry, Jr. The Group went on to achieve 100 air victories in their first 100 missions.
