Liberators over Norwich: The 458th Bomb Group (H), 8th USAAF

Liberators over Norwich: The 458th Bomb Group (H), 8th USAAF at Horsham St. Faith • 1944-1945

The 458th Bomb Group (H) entered combat with the 8th Air Force early in 1944. Based at Horsham St. Faith in England, the combat crews participated in the decisive Campaigns â€“ â€˜Big Weekâ€™, â€˜Big Bâ€™, D-Day and the assault on Germanyâ€™s oil industry â€“ waged by the USAAF up to VE-Day. The group also tested the operational use of â€˜Azonâ€™ radio-controlled bombs. The 458th flew a total of 240 missions, during which over 13,000 tons of ordnance was dropped, and was achieved at the cost of sixty-five crews MIA or involved in operational accidents. This is their complete history.
Country USA
Brand SCHIFFER MILITARY
Manufacturer Schiffer Military History
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780764335150
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780764335150
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Liberators over Norwich: The 458th Bomb Group (H), 8th USAAF at Horsham St. Faith • 1944-1945