The Mighty Eighth Hardback

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The perfect companion to Masters of the Air on Apple TV+, this is a superblyillustrated examination of the aircraft, pilots, crews and operations of the US EighthAir Force.The US Eighth Air Force—known as the “Mighty Eighth”—was a combat air forceactivated in Georgia, USA on January 28, 1942. Its bomber command soon moved toNorthern Europe to conduct strategic bombing missions, seeking to destroy Germany’sability to wage war. Among the major operations it participated in were “Big Week” inFebruary 1944; the D-Day landings in June 1944; and the defeat of the Luftwaffe anddestruction of German industry. Eighth Air Force was the largest of the deployed combatArmy 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 specializedsupport groups.This work provides a superbly illustrated and fully comprehensive exploration of theMighty Eighth’s bomber and fighter planes, its incredibly brave pilots and crew, and itsdaring and dramatic operations. It also explores the careers of key personalitiesassociated with the Mighty Eighth, such as Earle Partridge, James Doolittle, and WilliamKepner. Packed with hundreds of color aircraft profiles, battlescene artworks, and periodphotographs, The Mighty Eighth provides a truly comprehensive look at the illustrioushistory of the US Eighth Air Force.Sales and Marketing HighlightsThe US Eighth Air Force in World War II remains a topic of great fascination toaviation and history fans. It played a crucial role in destroying Nazi Germany’sability to wage war.This book will appeal to fans of the upcoming Apple miniseries Masters of theAir developed by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, the series is set topremiere in late 2022.This work features many fantastic Osprey illustrations covering 8AAF.Readers will appreciate the wide range of color illustrations that, together withperiod photographs, bring this subject vividly to life.