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fighter bases of world war ii 8th air force usaaf 1943 45 p 47 lightning p 38 thunderbolt & p 51 mustang squadrons in east anglia cambridgeshire a
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 . p 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 . p 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 . p 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 .
paperback pen and sword 2009 isbn13 9781844159055 isbn10 1844159051
abridged n isbn 13 9781844159055 number in series 1 number of pages 202 publisher casemate pub & book dist llc release date 62135769600000