359th Fighter Group 1943-1945 , Nashville USA: Battery Press.

Reprint. Pictorial Soft Cover. As New. A limited reprint of the original American unit history, they flew with the US 8th Air Force out of Thetford in Norfolk This Group consisted of the 368th, 369th & 370th Fighter Sqs, and flew both the P-47 Thunderbolt and P-51 Mustang. They ended the war with 373 aerial victories. Constituted as 359th Fighter Group they moved to England in Oct 1943 and became part of the 'Mighty 8th'. Engaged primarily in escort activities to cover bombers that attacked airfields in France, May 1944 provided escort for bombers that struck the German rail network and oil refineries in Poland. Patrolled the English Channel in June 1944 in support of the D-Day landings, escorting bombardment formations to the French coast, and dive-bombing and strafing bridges, locomotives, and rail lines near the battle area. At-cost postage on our specialist Military, Aviation and Transport stock. We will always try to offer the best price on any identical book in the same condition. Please see the Bookseller and Payment Information sections for full details about us, our postal rates, combined postage reductions and other charges. We guarantee 100% customer satisfaction. (Book ref. 003667)  £25.00

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