On this day in history, USAAF 8th Airforce
4th March 1944 saw the first daylight raid to Berlin carried out by the U.S. Eighth Air Force during WWII...
Read more about this historic raid and the Mighty Eighth Air Force in this informative Commemorative Book!
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The heroics of the airmen who served in the 8th AF and fought in the skies over Europe during WWII are legendary.
This 128 page hardback provides a unique glimpse into the lives of some of the men and machines that fought in that bitter, often titanic struggle, together with some of the extraordinary missions they flew.
Painstakingly researched with the assistance of some of the foremost historians on the subjects and illustrated by some of the world’s leading military and aviation artists!
Find out more HERE!
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Special Edition Book & Print Portfolios also available but now at LOW INVENTORY!
BACK FROM BERLIN
4th March 1944: Whilst the rest of the force had been recalled due to bad weather, two squadrons from the 95th BG, one from the 100th BG and a pathfinder from the 482nd BG pressed on towards Berlin. With their P-51 Mustang escorts from the 4th FG and 357th FG, the small American force successfully released their bombs on target despite the large presence of Luftwaffe fighters over the German capital.
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Prints in this memorable edition are personally signed by the artist, Anthony Saunders, along with a famous veteran who took part in the raid!
Published in 2021, both the regular book and Special Editions have proved extremely popular!
Both are IN STOCK ready for immediate collection or worldwide shipping - order yours TODAY!
