American Eagle Squadrons of the Royal Air Force e-bog
366,80 DKK
(inkl. moms 458,50 DKK)
While the United States sought to remain neutral in the early years of World War II, some Americans did not. This book is the first to provide the operational records and combat reports of the three American "e;Eagle"e; Royal Air Force squadrons--units comprised of volunteer American pilots who served with the British prior to the U.S. entering the war. The records tell the story of ...
E-bog
366,80 DKK
Forlag
McFarland
Udgivet
26 marts 2020
Længde
229 sider
Genrer
Air forces and warfare
Sprog
English
Format
epub
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9781476637631
While the United States sought to remain neutral in the early years of World War II, some Americans did not. This book is the first to provide the operational records and combat reports of the three American "e;Eagle"e; Royal Air Force squadrons--units comprised of volunteer American pilots who served with the British prior to the U.S. entering the war. The records tell the story of the more than 200 pilots who, against federal law, flew with the British in their fight against Nazi Germany. While some Americans served individually in other RAF units, these three squadrons--the 71st, 121st and 133rd--were the only ones organized exclusively for Americans. They were the first of dozens of American fighter squadrons that would soar over Europe.