An Escort of P-38s: The 1st Fighter Group in World War II
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The history of the US Air Force's oldest fighter group in action in World War II. Author John Mullins served with the 1st FG in Italy. His firsthand knowledge of group operations combined with dozens of first-person narratives from other group pilots and personnel make for a well-written, comprehensive history. Just about every page has narratives from group personnel along with many black and white photos of aircrew, aircraft and opponents. The book also includes two pages of nicely done color profiles by John Valo.The 1st FG flew many memorable missions over North Africa and southern Europe in their P-38s, winning two DUCs. By war's end they had downed 440 enemy aircraft while suffering the loss of over 200 pilots KIA, MIA or POW. The Group included a number of memorable characters like Jack Ilfrey, Tom Maloney and Herb Hatch and their exploits live again in John Mullins' wonderful, evocative book. Title: An Escort of P-38s: The 1st Fighter Group in World War II Author Name: Mullins, John D Location Published: Specialty Press: 1997 Binding: hardcover Book Condition: As New Pages: 192 Categories: Aviation & Air Campaign, Unit Histories, Unit Histories, United States, Aircraft & Aviation Seller ID: 2414
