354th Fighter Group

Hess, William N.

ISBN 10: 1841763152 / ISBN 13: 9781841763156

Edité par Osprey Aviation, Oxford, 2002

A propos de cet article

Slender octavo, paperback, 128 pp., color illus., b/w photos, appendices, index. Osprey Aviation Elite #7. The 354th FG was the leading group in the European Theater for aerial victories. Tipped-in inside the front cover is a signed card from William "WillieY" Anderson. He had 9.5 kills plus he shot down at V1 rocket. He also received the Silver Star & DFC(2). On the next p. is a color photo of 2 airplanes signed by Lowell Brueland, 12.5 kills plus 2 more in Korea & winner of the DSC. Paperback book in fine cond.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: 354th Fighter Group
• Éditeur: Osprey Aviation, Oxford
• Date de parution: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1841763152
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781841763156
• Reliure: Soft cover
• Illustrateur: Davey, Chris
• Édition: 1st Edition
• Impression: 1st Printing
• État de l'article: Fine
• État de la jaquette: Issued Without Jacket
• Signé: Signed by Subjects

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Synopsis

‘I think the success of the 354th as the leading group in the European theatre for aerial victories is due to several things. First was the initial training of the squadrons before deployment to England. Colonel Ken Martin nurtured the group from its infancy, and all the excellence that later showed through could be placed at his doorstep. Despite his youth, he knew how to foster teamwork and demand perfection in flying. There was nothing more important than getting the group off on the right foot. Second, our pilots were taught to fly mutual support, and practised it faithfully. There were no "hot" pilots in the 354th, only "excellent" pilots. Third, men like Glenn Eagleston gave advice and warnings about combat tactics and guarding one's tail. This prepared our pilots for lurking dangers, something the other groups may not have done.’ Brigadier General James Howard, Commanding Officer of the 354th Fighter Group

À propos de l?auteur

William Hess is the official historian for the American Fighter Aces Association, and is one of the most highly respected aviation writers of his generation. A B-17 crewman during World War 2, Hess has written over 40 books during his long and distinguished career. This is his first book for Osprey.

Chris Davey has illustrated over a dozen titles in the Aces and Combat Aircraft series since 1994, as well as Aviation Elite 2. He has become the artist of choice for both USAAF ETO and RAF subject matter, proving his undoubted skill when dealing with large aircraft subjects such as the Halifax and Sunderland.