The American Bomber Boys: The US 8th Air Force at War

by Martin W. Bowman

Overview

Asked why he was in Britain, a US serviceman, fighting the war in the skies over Germany with the US 8th Air Force quipped, 'We're here to win the war for you'. The men of the US 8th AF dropped more bombs on Germany and Italy than any other air force, with most of their raids being in daylight. Martin Bowman has spent much of the past two decades recording the memories of hundreds of American airmen who came to Britain to fight the Germans and Italians. Giving a unique insight into both combat missions and life back at base, he has managed to compile a fascinating oral history of the war through the words of the men who took it direct to the heart of both Germany and Italy, men who risked their lives daily in the search for freedom for occupied Europe. A fascinating history from the voices of the American airmen who flew daily from bases in East Anglia to the heart of Germany.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781445608587
Publisher:	Amberley Publishing
Publication date:	10/15/2012
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Martin W. Bowman is one of Britain's leading aviation authors, with over 100 published books on the Second World War and post-war aviation history, and several on the landscape of East Anglia. He has also established an international reputation for his superb imagery and aerial photography. He has a passion for flying in military aircraft. He lives in Norwich, Norfolk.

Table of Contents

1 Rites Of Passage 6

2 'We're Here To Win The War For You' 24

3 Target-For-Today 60

4 Boys Will Be Boys 60

4 The Four Overs 118

5 The Things A Young Girl Should Know 137

6 GI Brides 155

7 Rest & Recreation 185

8 London Times 217

10 'Keep Your Tears For Him In After Years' 287

11 Brief Encounters 312

12 'What Time Would You Like To Be Knocked Up in The Morning?' 330

13 Journey's End 343