The bestselling book responsible for dubbing the U.S. Eighth Air Force "The Mighty" returns in a revised edition. This popular account of WWII aviation depicts the Eighth from its arrival in Britain until it emerged as the largest air unit ever committed to battle. An extensively detailed account covers sorties over Europe, the exploits of B-17s, B-26s, and P-47s, and little-known explanations of the sophisticated supply chain that kept them flying. With more than 700 photos and 150 full color illustrations depicting ...
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The bestselling book responsible for dubbing the U.S. Eighth Air Force "The Mighty" returns in a revised edition. This popular account of WWII aviation depicts the Eighth from its arrival in Britain until it emerged as the largest air unit ever committed to battle. An extensively detailed account covers sorties over Europe, the exploits of B-17s, B-26s, and P-47s, and little-known explanations of the sophisticated supply chain that kept them flying. With more than 700 photos and 150 full color illustrations depicting formations, strategies, and aircraft markings.
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