Simply put, this is a fine, comprehensive, and concise book about the last United States Army Air Force (USAAF) fighter unit to see action in Europe against the Luftwaffe during the Second World War. Initially deployed to Britain in May 1944 flying the twin-engined P-38 Lightning, the 479th Fighter ...
For any aviation enthusiast - especially one who is a fan of the P-38 Lightning as I am - this is a book that provides a rich and compelling account of the airplane's combat record in the Pacific, the China-Burma-India Theater, North Africa, the Mediterranean, and Northern Europe during 1942 and 194...