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Da: Riverby Books (DC Inventory), Fredericksburg, VA, U.S.A.Riverby Books (DC Inventory)
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hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Oversized hardcover with dust jacket. Dust jacket is glossy, vibrant, and tight; top left corner of spine has a small tear. Corners are square and binding is tight. 331 clean and bright pages; there are no markings throughout the book. Images printed in B&W. Overall, this book is in very good co…ndition. We ship every day from a real neighborhood bookstore. This description is written by an actual person, who is holding the book in front of them to make sure it?s properly described.
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Da: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, IrlandaKennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd.
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Condizione: New. Num Pages: 331 pages, over 460 color/bw images. BIC Classification: HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 224 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1960. The 458th Bomb Group (H), 8th USAAF at Horsham St. Faith 1944-1945. 331 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBW. D…imension: 289 x 224 x 34. Weight: 1962. . 2010. . . . .
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Da: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.Kennys Bookstore
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Condizione: New. Num Pages: 331 pages, over 460 color/bw images. BIC Classification: HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 224 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1960. The 458th Bomb Group (H), 8th USAAF at Horsham St. Faith 1944-1945. 331 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBW. D…imension: 289 x 224 x 34. Weight: 1962. . 2010. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
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Da: Ground Zero Books, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.Ground Zero Books, Ltd.
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EUR 202,88
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Hardcover. Condizione: Very good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very good. Presumed First Edition, First printing. 331, [5] pages. Illustrated end papers. Illustrations (some in color). Tabular Data. Casualty List. Mission List. Aircraft List. Color Gallery. Color Profiles. Index. In a very good dust jacket. The 458th Bomb Group (H)… entered combat with the 8th Air Force early in 1944. Based at Horsham St. Faith in England, the combat crews participated in the decisive Campaigns 'Big Week', 'Big B', D-Day and the assault on Germany's oil industry waged by the USAAF up to VE-Day. The group also tested the operational use of 'Azon' radio-controlled bombs. The 458th flew a total of 240 missions, during which over 13,000 tons of ordnance was dropped, and was achieved at the cost of sixty-five crews MIA or involved in operational accidents. This is their complete history. From the unit's on-line posting: "Liberators Over Norwich," the definitive history of the 458th Bombardment Group. "Liberators Over Norwich" stands as a testament to his tremendous dedication and unwavering commitment to preserving the legacy of the 458th Bombardment Group. Darin Scorza's personal connection to the group runs deep, as his father, Samuel Scorza, served as a Navigator in the 458th Bomb Group. Darin has his father's diary from his time in the 458th. That very diary would go on to be a major factor during the research process and offers a unique and unparalleled first-person account of this remarkable history. Ron Mackay's involvement with military aviation began during the Second World War. He has published twenty-seven books covering Allied and Axis Air Forces, which include several co-authored examples. Supported by esteemed authors Ron Mackay and Mike Bailey, Darin Scorza led the team in delving deep into rare source materials, official records, reports, and personal artifacts to compile the most comprehensive and accurate narrative of the 458th Bombardment Group available. Samuel Scorza's personal diary was a pivotal moment, as it provided an intimate and vivid account of the group's experiences. There are over 400 remarkable photographs, many of which are published here for the very first time. These image bring to life the awe-inspiring events and the courageous individuals who shaped the history of the 458th Bombardment Group. One of the highlights of this publication is the inclusion of several original color side views of the group's Liberators, meticulously painted by British aviation artist Mike Bailey. "Liberators Over Norwich" offers meticulously researched appendices that provide a wealth of invaluable information. Delve into the full mission history, explore detailed casualty lists, and uncover comprehensive aircraft records. "Liberators Over Norwich" is a testament to Darin Scorza's dedication and passion, as well as the collective efforts of the research team. Its 300 pages are a testament to the extensive research and the commitment to preserving the legacy of the 458th Bombardment Group. The group was first activated during World War II as the 458th Bombardment Group. After training with Consolidated B-24 Liberator heavy bombers in the United States, it deployed to the European Theater of Operations, where it participated in the strategic bombing campaign against Germany. Following V-E Day, the squadron returned to the United States, where it began training with Boeing B-29 Superfortresses. It was inactivated in October 1945. The 458th Bombardment Group was activated at Wendover Field, Utah on 1 July 1943, with the 752d, 753d, 754th and 755th Bombardment Squadrons assigned. The group arrived at its combat station, RAF Horsham St. Faith near Norwich in eastern England on 1 February 1944. Aircrews had begun arriving on 24 January. The last bombers of the 458th arrived on 16 February. It entered the strategic bombing campaign against Germany during Big Week. Its first missions, flown on 24 and 25 February 1944. On 2 March it began flying strategic bombardment missions. Its targets included an aircraft manufacturing plant at Brandenburg an der H. Mike Bailey (color side view illustrations) (illustratore).
