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| Never before has
the complete experience of an American Fighter Group flying from airfields
in East Anglia during WWII been covered in the depth and detail of Jonah's Feet are Dry. The scope of this work is unique in aviation historical study and will appeal to veterans and families, as well as academic, general and enthusiast reader. Read the history, from formation to disbandment, of one of the Mighty Eighth Air Forces great Fighter Groups. This history covers the fierce battles of Schweinfurt and Regensburg, the successes of Big Week and D-day, the tragedy of the Arnhem operations, the Battle of the Bulge to the final collapse of Nazi Germany. Using previously undiscovered sources, countless first hand accounts and official archives, the work comprehensively covers the 353rd's bomber escort duties, dive-bombing and ground strafing operations including the innovative work of 'Bill's Buzz Boys'. It also pays particular attention to the remarkable careers of Colonel Glenn E Duncan and Major Walter C Beckham who were to play such a vital role in the battle for the skies over Europe. Personalities, politics, characters and motivation at every level are detailed together with a full picture of day to day operations both in the air and on the ground. Hardback bound, dust jacket, 305 mm by 215 mm, 676 pages, 980 photos including many never before published and 8 page colour section. Collector edition limited to 2000 copies all numbered and signed by the author. ISBN 0-9541164-0-2 Available from: Graham Cross 50 Chapel Street Ely Cambridge CB6 1AD England Send only cheques/money orders payable to: Graham Cross UK £55 includes postage and packing USA Airmail delivery (from 7 days) $125 USA Surface mail delivery (from 8 weeks) $100 More than one copy ordered reduces the shipping costs. Please contact us for a price. Also available Signed copies of Bill Price's book - Close Calls Two Tours with the 353rd Fighter Group £16 + p&p Marvin Bledsoe - Thunderbolt: Memoirs of a World War II Fighter Pilot £16 + p&p Ron Parker - A Village at War Goxhill - USAAF Base 345 Fighter Training Group US 8th Air Force £6.50 + p&p |
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