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The 406th Fighter Group

- P-47s over Europe in World War II
Af: Steven A. Brandt Engelsk Hardback

The 406th Fighter Group

- P-47s over Europe in World War II
Af: Steven A. Brandt Engelsk Hardback
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This is the little-known story of the 406th Fighter Group, a famous but unsung P-47 unit in the European theater of operations (ETO) in WWII.  The 406th was the first unit in the ETO to employ the 5-inch, high-velocity aerial rocket (HVAR) secret weapon. Even if not immediately familiar with the 406th, many readers will have seen a frequently published gun camera photo of a 406th FG P-47 flying into a massive explosion. The Thunderbolt was an incredibly fearsome weapon in the hands of units like the 406th, in one case even causing a German commander to surrender his 20,000 troops to the US Army without a ground battle taking place. The "Raiders" were praised by Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe, commander of the 101st Airborne Division at Bastogne, for their aerial defense of his paratroopers when they had run out of ammunition. In 2005, a Thunderbolt in the colors of the 406th was featured by the US Postal Service in the 2005 American Advances in Aviation stamp series, the only P-47 to appear on a US stamp. This illustrated history of the 406th Fighter Group serves as a historical reference for students of the air war in Europe. With many rare images and unique color profiles, the book will also prove a great resource for modelers and artists.
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This is the little-known story of the 406th Fighter Group, a famous but unsung P-47 unit in the European theater of operations (ETO) in WWII.  The 406th was the first unit in the ETO to employ the 5-inch, high-velocity aerial rocket (HVAR) secret weapon. Even if not immediately familiar with the 406th, many readers will have seen a frequently published gun camera photo of a 406th FG P-47 flying into a massive explosion. The Thunderbolt was an incredibly fearsome weapon in the hands of units like the 406th, in one case even causing a German commander to surrender his 20,000 troops to the US Army without a ground battle taking place. The "Raiders" were praised by Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe, commander of the 101st Airborne Division at Bastogne, for their aerial defense of his paratroopers when they had run out of ammunition. In 2005, a Thunderbolt in the colors of the 406th was featured by the US Postal Service in the 2005 American Advances in Aviation stamp series, the only P-47 to appear on a US stamp. This illustrated history of the 406th Fighter Group serves as a historical reference for students of the air war in Europe. With many rare images and unique color profiles, the book will also prove a great resource for modelers and artists.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 112
ISBN-13: 9780764366529
Indbinding: Hardback
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ISBN-10: 0764366521
Kategori: Luftvåben & luftkamp
Udg. Dato: 28 aug 2023
Længde: 18mm
Bredde: 237mm
Højde: 236mm
Forlag: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Oplagsdato: 28 aug 2023
Forfatter(e): Steven A. Brandt
Forfatter(e) Steven A. Brandt

Kategori Luftvåben & luftkamp

ISBN-13 9780764366529

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Hardback

Sider 112

Udgave

Længde 18mm

Bredde 237mm

Højde 236mm

Udg. Dato 28 aug 2023

Oplagsdato 28 aug 2023

Forlag Schiffer Publishing Ltd