The perfect companion to Masters of the Air on Apple TV+, this is a
superbly illustrated examination of the aircraft, pilots, crews and
operations of the US Eighth Air Force.
The US Eighth Air Force-known as the "Mighty Eighth"-was a combat air
force activated in Georgia, USA on January 28, 1942. Its bomber command
soon moved to Northern Europe to conduct strategic bombing missions,
seeking to destroy Germany's ability to wage war. Among the major
operations it participated in were "Big Week" in February 1944; the
D-Day landings in June 1944; and the defeat of the Luftwaffe and
destruction of German industry. Eighth Air Force was the largest of the
deployed combat Army Air Forces in numbers of personnel, aircraft, and
equipment. At peak strength, Eighth Air Force had 40 heavy bomber
groups, 15 fighter groups, and four specialized support groups.
This work provides a superbly illustrated and fully comprehensive
exploration of the Mighty Eighth's bomber and fighter planes, its
incredibly brave pilots and crew, and its daring and dramatic
operations. It also explores the careers of key personalities associated
with the Mighty Eighth, such as Earle Partridge, James Doolittle, and
William Kepner. Packed with hundreds of color aircraft profiles,
battlescene artworks, and period photographs, The Mighty Eighth
provides a truly comprehensive look at the illustrious history of the US
Eighth Air Force.
