011028 - THE 385th BOMB GROUP, 8TH ARMY AIR FORCE WWII, HISTORY AND DATA
By W W Varnedoe, Jr and Charles W Lundsberg, III
This 265 page, 9 x 12" hardcover book focuses on the 385th's combat missions, targets and losses incurred. Several stories and first-person accounts of combat experiences are included. Also included are crew and aircraft photo appendices and a table with detailed information (serial no, name, if any, squadron; last pilot; and ultimate fate) for each of the B-17's flown by the 385th Bomb Group.
The 385th, nicknamed "Van's Valiants" after their Commanding Officer, flew B-17's out of Great Ashfield, Suffolk during WWII.
Chapters:-
- Chapter 1 - Mission of the 385th Bomb Group
- Chapter 2 - Operations, Support and Administration
- Chapter 3 - The Crew
- Chapter 4 - Operations, Air
- Chapter 5 - Chronological History
- Chapter 6 - B-17 Names and Nose Art
- Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Bibliography
- Appendix I - Pictures of 385th Bomb Crews
- Appendix II - Pictures of 385th Bomb Group B-17's
- Appendix III - B-17's of the 385th Bomb Group
Format | Hardback |
Pages | 265 |
Publication Date | Back in stock. Only one copy left. When they're gone, they're gone! |
Pictures |
photos throughout, few in colour |
Width (mm) | 280 |
Height (mm) | 300 |
Dust Jacket | Yes |
ISBN | - |
Price |
£75.00 |