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1 online resource (233 pages) |
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World War, 1939-1945 language |
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text file |
| Contents |
Cover -- Acknowledgments -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Part I: Operational Record Books -- Royal Air Force Squadron 71 -- Royal Air Force Squadron 121 -- Royal Air Force Squadron 133 -- Part II: Fighter Command Combat Reports -- Royal Air Force Squadron 71 -- Royal Air Force Squadron 121 -- Royal Air Force Squadron 133 -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index |
| Summary |
"While America sought to remain neutral in the early years of World War II, some Americans did not. This book is the first to provide the operational records and combat reports of the three American "Eagle" Royal Air Force squadrons-units comprised of volunteer American pilots who served with British prior to the U.S. entering the war. The records tell the story of the more than 200 pilots who, against federal law, flew with the British in their fight against Nazi Germany. While some Americans served individually in RAF units, these three squadrons-the 71st, 121st and 133rd-were the only ones organized exclusively for Americans. They were the first of dozens of American fighter squadrons that would soar over Europe." Provided by publisher. |
| Local Note |
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| Subject |
Great Britain. Royal Air Force -- History -- World War, 1939-1945.
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Great Britain. Royal Air Force. |
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History. |
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Great Britain. Royal Air Force. Eagle Squadrons.
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Great Britain. Royal Air Force. Eagle Squadrons. |
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Great Britain. Royal Air Force. Squadron, 71.
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Great Britain. Royal Air Force. Squadron, 121.
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Great Britain. Royal Air Force. Squadron, 133.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, British -- Sources.
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World War (1939-1945) |
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Sources.
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Fighter pilots -- United States.
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Fighter pilots. |
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United States. |
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Fighter pilots -- Great Britain.
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Great Britain. |
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Military operations, Aerial -- British. |
| Chronological Term |
1939-1945 |
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Good, Timothy S. American Eagle Squadrons of the Royal Air Force : Operational Records and Combat Reports, 1940-1942. Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, ©2020 9781476679549 |
| ISBN |
9781476637631 |
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1476637636 |
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1476679541 |
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9781476679549 |
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