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56th Fighter Group

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Aviation Elite Units - World War II - Allies & Independents

Last Stocked on 12/8/2021

Product Info

Title
56th Fighter Group
Publisher
Category
Author
Roger Freeman
Publish Year
2000
Pages
128
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
906145659
MFG. Part #
OSPAEU002
Type
Softcover
Series
AEU2

Description

This book charts the history of the first Thunderbolt group to see action in the European Theatre. The 56th Fighter Group was the only unit within the Eighth Air Force to remain equipped with the mighty P-47 until war’s end. This group was responsible for devising many of the bomber escort tactics employed by VIII Fighter Command between. By war’s end the 56th FG had shot down more enemy aircraft than any other in the Eighth Air Force, its pilots being credited with 674.5 kills during 447 missions. The group also produced the ETO’s two leading aces, Francis Gabreski and Robert Johnson.