{"product_id":"the-mighty-eighth-masters-of-the-air-over-europe-1942-45-hardcover","title":"The Mighty Eighth: Masters of the Air Over Europe 1942-45 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDonald Nijboer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe perfect companion to \u003ci\u003eMasters of the Air\u003c\/i\u003e on Apple TV+, this is a superbly illustrated examination of the aircraft, pilots, crews and operations of the US Eighth Air Force.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe US Eighth Air Force-known as the \"Mighty Eighth\"-was a combat air force activated in Georgia, USA on January 28, 1942. Its bomber command soon moved to Northern Europe to conduct strategic bombing missions, seeking to destroy Germany's ability to wage war. Among the major operations it participated in were \"Big Week\" in February 1944; the D-Day landings in June 1944; and the defeat of the Luftwaffe and destruction of German industry. Eighth Air Force was the largest of the deployed combat Army 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 specialized support groups. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis work provides a superbly illustrated and fully comprehensive exploration of the Mighty Eighth's bomber and fighter planes, its incredibly brave pilots and crew, and its daring and dramatic operations. It also explores the careers of key personalities associated with the Mighty Eighth, such as Earle Partridge, James Doolittle, and William Kepner. Packed with hundreds of color aircraft profiles, battlescene artworks, and period photographs, \u003ci\u003eThe Mighty Eighth\u003c\/i\u003e provides a truly comprehensive look at the illustrious history of the US Eighth Air Force.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDonald Nijboer\u003c\/b\u003e lives in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. His previous works on World War II include \u003ci\u003eCockpit: An Illustrated History of World War II Aircraft Interiors\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Gunner: An Illustrated History of World War II Aircraft Turrets and Gun Positions\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCockpits of the Cold War\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGraphic War - The Secret Aviation Drawings and Illustrations of World War Two. \u003c\/i\u003eDonald has also written articles for \u003ci\u003eFlight Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAviation History\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAeroplane Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.18 x 9.59 x 7.79 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 06, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766353101088,"sku":"9781472854216","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f8be5b5181d5824ec5b2656fe0e5d4a9.webp?v=1780290973","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-mighty-eighth-masters-of-the-air-over-europe-1942-45-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}