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The 370th Fighter Group in World War II: In Action Over Europe with the P-38 and P-51

Categorie	WO II
Boeknummer	#324102-KB26
Titel	The 370th Fighter Group in World War II: In Action Over Europe with the P-38 and P-51
Auteur	Jones, Jay
Boektype	Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij	Atglen : Schiffer
Jaar van uitgave	2003
ISBN10	0764317792
ISBN13	9780764317798
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Original pictorial boards, dust jacket, illustrations in b/w, large 4to.
Samenvatting	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 thor... (Lees verder)ough and comprehensive group histories written and is a must for veterans, their families, and enthusiasts.
Pagina's	448
Conditie	Goed — Front cover dust jacket partly discoloured.
Prijs	€ 30,00

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