The Sky Scorpions: The Story of the 389th Bomb Group in World War II by Ron Mack

Description: The Sky Scorpions by Ron Mackay "The 389 Bomb Group was unique among all Groups assigned to the 8th USAAF because it actually commenced operations in July 1943 out of North Africa that culminated in the infamous Ploesti mission on 1 August. After returning to England in September, the combat crews joined in on the grim duty of hammering Nazi Germanys industrial resource. By April 1945, 321 missions had been flown during which over 17,000 tons of ordnance was dropped. The cost was 153 B-24s MIA or lost over England. Known as the "Sky Scorpions" from their detachment in North Africa, the Hethel-based unit also provided the initial numbers of PFF-equipped aircraft for the 2nd Bomb Division." FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Ron Mackays interest in military aviation began during WWII. The local Coastal Command airfield at his birthplace of Wick, in northern Scotland, provided a wealth of British and American designs with which to stimulate his interest; postwar National Service with the RAF sustained that interest. A working knowledge of German has further extended his field of study into the Luftwaffe. To date, he has produced 25 books covering the aforementioned Allied and Axis Air Forces that include several co-authored projects; a further number are in the process of completion. Long Description The 389 Bomb Group was unique among all Groups assigned to the 8th USAAF because it actually commenced operations in July 1943 out of North Africa that culminated in the infamous Ploesti mission on 1 August. After returning to England in September, the combat crews joined in on the grim duty of hammering Nazi Germanys industrial resource. By April 1945, 321 missions had been flown during which over 17,000 tons of ordnance was dropped. The cost was 153 B-24s MIA or lost over England. Known as the "Sky Scorpions" from their detachment in North Africa, the Hethel-based unit also provided the initial numbers of PFF-equipped aircraft for the 2nd Bomb Division. Details ISBN0764324225 Pages 272 Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd Year 2006 ISBN-10 0764324225 ISBN-13 9780764324222 Format Hardcover Place of Publication Atglen Country of Publication United States DEWEY 940.545 Media Book Illustrations over 420 b/w photos Short Title SKY SCORPIONS Language English Subtitle The Story of the 389th Bomb Group in World War II Author Ron Mackay DOI 10.1604/9780764324222 Publication Date 2006-04-30 AU Release Date 2006-04-30 NZ Release Date 2006-04-30 US Release Date 2006-04-30 UK Release Date 2006-04-30 Audience General Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:77305797;

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