The American Eagle Squadrons of the Royal Air Force : Operational Records and Combat Reports, 1940-1942

Good, Timothy S. (EDT)

McFarland & Co Inc（2020/04発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 229 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781476679549
• DDC分類 940.544941

Full Description

While the United States sought to remain neutral in the early years of World War II, some Americans did not. This book is the first to provide the operational records and combat reports of the three American "Eagle" Royal Air Force squadrons--units comprised of volunteer American pilots who served with the British prior to the U.S. entering the war.

The records tell the story of the more than 200 pilots who, against federal law, flew with the British in their fight against Nazi Germany. While some Americans served individually in other RAF units, these three squadrons--the 71st, 121st and 133rd--were the only ones organized exclusively for Americans. They were the first of dozens of American fighter squadrons that would soar over Europe.

Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments deletevi

Preface

Introduction

Part I: Operational Record Books

Royal Air Force Squadron 71

Royal Air Force Squadron 121

Royal Air Force Squadron 133

Part II: Fighter Command Combat Reports

Royal Air Force Squadron 71

Royal Air Force Squadron 121

Royal Air Force Squadron 133

Notes

Bibliography

Index