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To War with the Yoxford Boys: The Complete Story of the 357th Fighter Group
The activities of one of the premier Mustang Groups of WWII is thoroughly covered in this exciting book by Merle Olmsted, the official historian of the 357th Fighter Group.
Utilizing mission reports, monthly statistical and operational reports, the pilot’s individual encounter reports, the Missing Aircrew reports, USAAF accident reports and the British police reports on accidents among other information laden personal notes, books, articles plus the original 357th group records on file at the Air Force Historical Archives, Olmsted weaves together the many stories, comments, incidents and hairy tales of the 357th F.G.
Discover detailed information about the Formation of the Group, Flying problems, Training, Combats Days in Europe, Relationships between pilots and ground crews, first person accounts of combat flying, air battles with the Luftwaffe’s Me 262 jets and more!
Utilizing mission reports, monthly statistical and operational reports, the pilot’s individual encounter reports, the Missing Aircrew reports, USAAF accident reports and the British police reports on accidents among other information laden personal notes, books, articles plus the original 357th group records on file at the Air Force Historical Archives, Olmsted weaves together the many stories, comments, incidents and hairy tales of the 357th F.G.
Discover detailed information about the Formation of the Group, Flying problems, Training, Combats Days in Europe, Relationships between pilots and ground crews, first person accounts of combat flying, air battles with the Luftwaffe’s Me 262 jets and more!
376 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2004
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April 26, 2025
Well, if a military aviation enthusiast, you will not get better than this master work.
It's all here, the men, the machines, the missions, not to mention beautifully rendered profiles of some of the aircraft involved. A very modern presentation of a WW2 Group History.
The men partaking in this great crusade to free Europe are now dwindling rapidly.
And now the enthusiasts who buy books following their exploits are according to some Aviation Book Dealers now also becoming fewer and fewer….
It's all here, the men, the machines, the missions, not to mention beautifully rendered profiles of some of the aircraft involved. A very modern presentation of a WW2 Group History.
The men partaking in this great crusade to free Europe are now dwindling rapidly.
And now the enthusiasts who buy books following their exploits are according to some Aviation Book Dealers now also becoming fewer and fewer….
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