Mighty Eighth War Manual

The Mighty Eighth

by Roger A. Freeman

The Mighty Eighth was the largest striking force ever committed to battle, and putting it in the air remains one of the greatest military achievements of the Second World War. Over 1,700 aircraft, involving 15,000 men and a vastly sophisticated supply chain, engaged in a ceaseless war of high-altitude daylight precision bombing. More than 300 photographs, maps, and line drawings--along with details of the procedures and improvisations that went into play--tell the history of this incredible success. A leading authority on WWII aircraft and their pilots (the author of six books on this division alone) discloses the operational techniques of bombers and fighters; the background behind weather and photographic reconnaissance; the secrets of special operations; as well as experimentation, training, logistics, and more. All the installations, armament, and equipment are here, too, from the airfields and depots to the gunsights and communication sets to the flight clothing and oxygen tanks. A splendid tribute to the men who helped safeguard liberty.

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just got it today it's the 1984 Janes publishing edition. looks fantastic, from just a scan through. Am in the process of giving it a clean, as it is abit old and grotty looking and smelling ! alot of well written information, nice photo's...

[Aidan Mc Carthy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have the hardback one. Superb book about the nuts and bolts of the Mighty Eighth…