The Story Of The Fifth Bombardment Group: Heavy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432593827)

The Story of the Fifth Bombardment Group: Heavy is a detailed historical account of the Fifth Bombardment Group, a United States Army Air Forces unit that served during World War II. Written by the group's Historical Officer, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the group's operations, from its formation in 1940 to its disbandment in 1945.The book covers the group's involvement in numerous campaigns, including the Battle of Midway, the Guadalcanal Campaign, and the bombing of Japan. It also describes the group's aircraft, including the B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-24 Liberator, and provides detailed information on the group's personnel, including pilots, navigators, and ground crews.Throughout the book, the author provides first-hand accounts from members of the Fifth Bombardment Group, offering a unique perspective on the group's experiences during the war. The book also includes numerous photographs and maps, providing readers with a visual representation of the group's operations.Overall, The Story of the Fifth Bombardment Group: Heavy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, as well as for those interested in military history more broadly.The History Of The Bomber Barons Of The Thirteenth Jungle Air Force As Compiled By The Fifth Group Historical Officer, And Released For Publication By The Thirteenth Air Force Public Relations Officer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Fifth Group Historical Officer
ISBN-10: 143259382X
ISBN-13: 9781432593827
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.22d