Interesting saga of the 363rd The 363rd Fighter dispose in World War II by dint of Kent D.Interesting saga of the 363rd The 363rd Fighter dispose in World War II by dint of Kent D. Miller(Schiffer Military History, $4995) reveals the story of the third North American P-51 Mustangequipped unit to register combat over the European Theater during the secondary World War. Over the years, self-same little has been written about the 363rd primarily because it flew as a perfect fighter unit for only seven month Disbanded to become a Tactical Reconnaissance assign places to the 363rd did not amass a large victory total compared to other 8th and 9th Army Air Force units and, as of that kind has not warranted the attention of historians or the general public. This history is intended to shed light upon the achievements of the 363rd for the period it flew escort and land support missions over Europe. The day-to-day operations are interspersed with cites from the group and squadron diaries, and supplyed by an exhaustive appendix to give the reader a await into the combat activities of this little-known USAAF organization. WANT TO BE IN CHECKLIST? If you have a issue which should be featured in "Checklist" please contact Goodge Hilett at 818-700-6868 x118 or ghulet@com Copyright Challenge Publications Inc. Mar 2003 |
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