Warpath across the Pacific: The illustrated history of the 345th Bombardment Group during World War II - Hardcover

Hickey, Lawrence J

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0913511005 ISBN 13: 9780913511008

Publisher: International Research and Pub. Corp, 1984

Synopsis

The 345th Bombardment Group, known as the "Air Apaches", was one of the premier strafer groups in the 5th Air Force. Flying B-25 Mitchell bombers, most of which were modified to carry extra .50 calibre machine guns in the nose, the Air Apaches earned a fearsome reputation as they carved a swath of destruction through Japanese defenses. Covering nearly every mission flown by the group, this book is a comprehensive and extremely detailed account of the war fought by the Air Apaches. Loaded with pictures, including many in color, and a section of color profiles showcasing the very colorful markings of the various squadrons, you will never find another book which covers the group this well. The photos are fantastic and include hundreds you will not find anywhere else. The author has gone to great pains to identify each plane and/or person shown in the various pictures, most of which came from personal collections of members of the group itself. The narrative contains lots of details about what individual crews went through while attacking Japanese bases and shipping, as well as the aftermath of those who were shot down and ended up being rescued or subsequently captured. This is without a doubt one of the best books on the air war versus the Japanese I have ever read, and it is the first in what looks to be a very extensive series about the 5th AF's bomb groups. Fans of the 5th AF, the B-25 and/or the War in the Pacific must add this book to their library--I can guarantee you'll never find a better book on the 345th

About this edition

• Publisher: International Research and Pub. Corp
• Publication date: 1984
• ISBN 10: 0913511005
• ISBN 13: 9780913511008
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 448