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

By Chris Davey , John Stanaway

Book information

Year
2009
ISBN
1846034205
LCC
D790.252 479th .S73 2009
Open Library ID
OL23655847M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
38 MB (40003222 bytes)
Edition
First Edition
Pages
128\67
Topic
Mathematics Algebra
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

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.

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