Leatherneck Bombers:: Marine Corps B-25/PBJ Mitchell Squadrons in World War II

by Alan C. Carey

Overview

A forceful study of an elite group of men chosen to form the U. S. Marines' only medium bomber group during WWII. Verterans recall their service flying combat missions against enemy garrisons on Bougainville and New Ireland, and later in the dramatic rocket and ground-strafing attacks in the Philippines. Detailed list of individual squadron aircraft and personnel losses, and all known PBJs assigned to units overseas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764315015
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	03/31/2002
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	15 - 18 Years

About the Author

Alan C. Carey is an American historian and author specializing in military aviation topics. His interest in military aviation stems from his father’s service in World War II who was the inspiration for his first book. Carey graduated from Southwest Texas State University with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Political Science.He currently resides in Round Rock, TX.