The American Eagle Squadrons of the Royal Air Force: Operational Records and Combat Reports, 1940-1942

by Timothy S. Good (Editor)

Overview

While the United States sought to remain neutral in the early years of World War II, some Americans did not. This book is the first to provide the operational records and combat reports of the three American "Eagle" Royal Air Force squadrons--units comprised of volunteer American pilots who served with the British prior to the U.S. entering the war.

The records tell the story of the more than 200 pilots who, against federal law, flew with the British in their fight against Nazi Germany. While some Americans served individually in other RAF units, these three squadrons--the 71st, 121st and 133rd--were the only ones organized exclusively for Americans. They were the first of dozens of American fighter squadrons that would soar over Europe.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476679549
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	04/16/2020
Pages:	229
Sales rank:	899,515
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.46(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Timothy S. Good is a National Park Service employee who lives in Chatham, Illinois. His research interests lie in the history of Abraham Lincoln and in American maritime history.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vi

Preface 1

Introduction 3

Part I Operational Record Books 9

Royal Air Force Squadron 71 20

Royal Air Force Squadron 121 83

Royal Air Force Squadron 133 132

Part II Fighter Command Combat Reports 157

Royal Air Force Squadron 71 157

Royal Air Force Squadron 121 189

Royal Air Force Squadron 133 201

Notes 215

Bibliography 217

Index 219