Soon after the United States entered World War II, American ground and air forces were on their way to the European theater of operations. Among that offensive buildup was the 15th Air Force, consisting of four-engine heavy bombers--the B-17 and B-24--as well as twin-engine medium bombers and several types of fighter aircraft. The 15th was first stationed in North Africa and then in southern Italy, where pilots could strike at any military target within a 700 mile radius. After ferrying a B-17 to England with the 8th Air Force, Lt. Edward Logan was transferred to the 15th Air Force, Fifth...
Soon after the United States entered World War II, American ground and air forces were on their way to the European theater of operations. Among that ...
This gripping memoirs main focus is the authors 34th combat mission, which took place in March 1945. Forced to bail out, and aided by Slovenian partisans, he evaded German troops and managed to return to his base.
This gripping memoirs main focus is the authors 34th combat mission, which took place in March 1945. Forced to bail out, and aided by Slovenian partis...