The mighty Eighth: units, men and machines: A history of the U.S. 8th Army Air Force

The Mighty Eighth

by Roger A. Freeman

The bestselling book responsible for dubbing the U.S. Eighth Air Force as "The Mighty" is back again in a revised edition. The most remarkable and most popular account of WWII aviation depicts the 8th from its arrival in Britain in 1942, to its spread across the country to operate from over 40 bases, on the way to becoming the largest air unit ever committed to battle. An extensively detailed and fully researched account covers intensive bomber and fighter sorties over Europe conducted by over 2,000 aircraft involving over 150,000 men. The exploits of B-17s, B-26s, and P-47s are told, along with little-known explanations of the vastly sophisticated supply chain that kept them flying. Over 700 photos of planes on the ground and in battle action depict formations and strategies, while over 150 full-color illustrations display aircraft group markings.

Genres: History, Aviation, Military Fiction, World War II, American History, War

311 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1970

Reviews

[Jeff Copsetta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it!

[Aidan Mc Carthy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Has been the stable diet for aviation buffs over the years, and back in the day a game changer…

[Tim · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful addition to my library concerning the history and battle record of my father's service in THE USAAF in WWII. A book that I keep close as a remembrance of him.

[Mark Singer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Classic illustrated history of the US 8th Army Air Force in Europe during World War II.