479th Fighter Group: Riddle's Raiders (Aviation Elite Units) - Softcover

Stanaway, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1846034205 ISBN 13: 9781846034206

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Formed in October 1943, the 479th FG claimed an impressive history against the Luftwaffe during the final year of the war. Originally flying P-38s, the 479th's pilots had a fierce pride of arms. They earned a Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation in the late summer of 1944 and were also credited with the USAAF's first German jet kill in July 1944. Eventually transitioning to the P-51D in September 1944, the 479th excelled with the Mustang. The 479th FG was credited with scoring the last aerial victory claimed by the Eighth Air Force's VIII Fighter Command, on 25 April 1945. By VE-Day, 29 pilots flying in the group had earned ace status.

About this title

About the Author

John Stanaway has written two best-selling volumes in the Aces series both covering the exploits of the greatest Pacific fighter of them all, the P-38 Lightning. He is also an official historian of the National P-38 Pilots' Association.

Edition details

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1846034205
• ISBN 13: 9781846034206
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Davey Chris
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128