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Author : Roy Brazier
Publisher : Fonthill Media
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 585 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book The USAAF in Suffolk written by Roy Brazier and published by Fonthill Media. This book was released on 2017-05-28 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Roy Brazier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781781553466
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (534 download)
Download or read book The USAAF in Suffolk written by Roy Brazier and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suffolk became home for many American airmen during the War. This book examines the mixing of cultures, and the effect of 3 years of intensive warfare.
Author : Graham Smith
Publisher : Second World War Aviation History
ISBN 13 : 9781853063428
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (634 download)
Download or read book Suffolk Airfields in the Second World War written by Graham Smith and published by Second World War Aviation History. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full account of the part played by Suffolk's airfields during the Second World War. The history of each airfield is described with the squadrons and aircraft based at them and the main operations flown. The effects of the war on the daily lives of civilians, and the constant dangers from raids and night bombing are also detailed. Fully illustrated.
Author : Martin W. Bowman
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473812585
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)
Download or read book 2nd Air Division Air Force USAAF 1942-45 written by Martin W. Bowman and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2007-04-19 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As part of the AHT series, the airfields and interest in this book are concentrated in a particular area—in this case Norfolk and Suffolk. The Second Air Division's first bombing mission was flown on November 7, 1942; the last on April 25, 1945. A total of 95, 948 sorties were flown in 493 operational missions by the division's B-24s, dropping 199,883 tons of bombs. Targets attacked ranged from Norway in the north, as far east as Poland and Romania, while several Mediterranean countries were reached from temporary bases in North Africa. Six 2nd Air Division groups received special presidential citations for outstanding actions and five airmen received the Medal of Honor (highest US award for bravery), four posthumously. In combat the 2nd Air Division gunners claimed 1,079 enemy fighters destroyed against losses of 1,458 B-24s missing in action and many others lost in accidents. This book looks at the history and personalities associated with each base, what remains today and explores the favourite local wartime haunts where aircrew and ground crew would go.
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 : Martin Bowman
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1844155471
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (441 download)
Download or read book 2nd Air Division Air Force USAAF 1942-45 written by Martin Bowman and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2007-04-19 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As part of the AHT series, the airfields and interest in this book are concentrated in a particular area - in this case Norfolk and Suffolk. The Second Air Division's first bombing mission was flown on November 7, 1942; the last on April 25, 1945. A total of 95, 948 sorties were flown in 493 operational missions by the division's B-24s, dropping 199,883 tons of bombs. Targets attacked ranged from Norway in the north, as far east as Poland and Romania, while several Mediterranean countries were reached from temporary bases in North Africa. Six 2nd Air Division groups received special presidential citations for outstanding actions and five airmen received the Medal of Honor (highest US award for bravery), four posthumously. In combat the 2nd Air Division gunners claimed 1,079 enemy fighters destroyed against losses of 1,458 B-24s missing in action and many others lost in accidents. This book looks at the history and personalities associated with each base, what remains today and explores the favourite local wartime haunts where aircrew and ground crew would go.
Author : Maurer Maurer
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 Maurer Maurer 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 : Martin W. Bowman
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1844158284
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (441 download)
Download or read book Bomber Bases of WW2 3rd Air Division, 8th Air Force USAAF, 1942-45 written by Martin W. Bowman and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The 3rd Air Division: Elveden Hall was the Headquarters of this division of the 8th US Army Air Force. Broadly speaking it flew B17 Flying Fortresses out of Suffolk, but included some bases in Norfolk. Some units had short periods flying B24 Liberators. The famous 'Bloody Hundredth', based at Thorpe Abbotts was typical of the units within the 3rd Air Division. From June 1943 to January 1944 it concentrated its efforts against airfields, submarine facilities and aircraft industries in France and Germany. January through May 1944, the Group bombed enemy airfields, industries, marshalling yards, V-1 missile sites, including participation in the Allied campaign against enemy aircraft factories during Big Week, February 20-25, 1944. Participated in the first daylight raid against Berlin (March 4, 1944) and completed a series of attacks against Berlin March 6, 8, 1944 for which the 100th Bomb Group was awarded a second Presidential Unit Citation. In the summer of 1944 oil installations became the major target. In October through December 1944, the Century Bombers attacked transportation, oil refineries and ground defenses in the drive against the Siegfried Line. They were involved in the December 24, 1944 mission to attack communication centers and airfields in the Ardennes sector during the Battle of the Bulge. January to April 1945, the Group concentrated on marshalling yards, bridges, factories, docks, oil refineries and ground support. Airfields included are Bury St Edmunds, Debach, Deopham Green Eye, Framlington, Great Ashfield, Horham, Knettishall, Lavenham, Mendlesham, Rattlesden, Snetterton Heath, Sudbury and Thorpe Abbots, which has one of the finest aviation museums in England. This book looks at the history and personalities associated with each base, what remains today and explores the favourite local wartime haunts where aircrew and ground crew would have sought well-deserved entertainment and relaxation. Other museums and places that are relevant are described and general directions on how to get them included"--Publisher's website.
Author : Peter Bodle
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780956180346
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (83 download)
Download or read book The 489th Bomb Group in Suffolk written by Peter Bodle and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ian McLachlan
Publisher : History Press
ISBN 13 : 9780750933612
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (336 download)
Download or read book USAAF Fighter Stories written by Ian McLachlan and published by History Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a series of accounts of the USAAF's fighter squadrons at war.
Author : Sarah Sundin
Publisher : Revell
ISBN 13 : 080073422X
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (7 download)
Download or read book A Memory Between Us written by Sarah Sundin and published by Revell. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gifted novelist spins a second story of love, courage, and sacrifice in this satisfying WWII-era historical romance.
Author : Martyn R. Ford-Jones
Publisher : Fonthill Media
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Bomber Squadron written by Martyn R. Ford-Jones and published by Fonthill Media. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: — Previously unpublished personal diaries reveal the day-to-day life of British aircrews during the Second World War, based on their personal diaries, which were written at the time — Revisiting a revised look at a popular out of print publication with fresh material such as new characters and chapters — Historically rich in detail with previously unpublished photographs of many of the characters involved — A welcome return of an updated version of a book first published over thirty years During the Second World War, thousands of young men volunteered for service with the RAF. Some became fighter pilots, but a great many more were destined to be trained as bomber aircrew – pilots, navigators, wireless operators, bomb aimers, gunners and flight engineers. On completion of their training, a number of these recruits were posted to XV Squadron, a highly-regarded frontline bomber squadron, which had been formed during the First World War. Bomber Squadron: Men Who Flew with XV Squadron relates the personal stories of a small number of these men, giving an insight to their anxious moments when flying on operational sorties, staring death in the face in the form of prowling night-fighters and ground fire, and relaxing during their off-duty hours. The book also reveals the motivations, emotions and personal attitudes of these men who flew into combat on an almost nightly basis. Their stories encompass the whole six years of the war where XV Squadron flew various bomber types, including Fairey Battles, Bristol Blenheims, Vickers Wellingtons, Short Stirlings and Avro Lancasters.
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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (94 download)
Download or read book A Guide to Suffolk County Air Force Base, Westhampton Beach, Long Island, New York written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Martin W. Bowman
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1783409169
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (834 download)
Download or read book Fighter Bases of WW II 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 2009-08-19 with total page 289 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 Forces heavy bomber forces.The long-range Lightnings, Thunderbolts and Mustangs escorted the Mighty Eighths 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, Kings 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 : Ian McLachlan
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473816769
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)
Download or read book Night of the Intruders written by Ian McLachlan and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2010-06-30 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This WWII history recounts the harrowing Allied bombing mission that led to heavy losses for American pilots as German fighters followed them home. On April 22nd, 1944, Allied forces launched an audacious assault on Germany’s largest railway marshalling yards, located in the city of Hamm. The raid resulted in ferocious aerial combat against night fighters. But the worst was yet to come for the USAAF pilots who sought the sanctuary of their own airfields. The German fighters followed the air armada home after the raid, picking individual bombers off on their return over Europe and England as the American force struggled to land. Aviation historian Ian McLahclan vividly describes the aerial combat involving many famous USAAF, RAF and Luftwaffe units. With a combination of powerful human stories and fascinating technical details, this volume chronicles the mission from the planning stage to its bloody finale, untangling what went so horribly wrong.
Author : Ian McLachlan
Publisher : Haynes Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781852605698
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (56 download)
Download or read book USAAF Fighter Stories written by Ian McLachlan and published by Haynes Publications. This book was released on 1997 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of Haynes's highly successful Eighth Air Force Bomber Stories, here is a companion volume featuring USAAF fighter stories-combat reports, bale-out dramas and POW adventures from WWII. Memories are interwoven with fascinating stories of aviation history.
Author : Peter B. Gunn
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750986557
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)
Download or read book Aviation Landmarks - Norfolk and Suffolk written by Peter B. Gunn and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2017-11-24 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Norfolk and Suffolk are bursting with aviation heritage, having played key roles in military aviation through the two world wars and beyond. This new edition of Aviation Landmarks– Norfolk and Suffolk presents an updated and revised account of aviation heritage and history through the two world wars right up to the present day. Nearly 70 airfields are covered, along with many lesser-known landmarks including decoy airfields, former radar stations, country houses, buildings, local heritage collections, pubs, village signs and much else. With illustrations, OS grid references and an index this reference guide to the two counties, both in the air and on the ground, will delight interested locals and aviation enthusiasts alike.
