Nicknamed the 'Unicorns', the 359th FG was one of the last groups to arrive in the UK for service in the ETO with the Eighth Air Force. First seeing action on 13 December 1943, the group initially flew bomber escort sweeps in P-47s, before converting to the ubiquitous P-51 in March/April 1944. Throughout its time in the ETO, the 359th was credited with the destruction of 351 enemy aircraft destroyed between December 1943 and May 1945.
The exploits of all 12 aces created by the group are detailed, along with the most significant missions flown. This book also discusses the various markings worn by the group's three squadrons, the 368th, 369th and 370th FSs
| ISBN: | 9781841764405 |
| Publication date: | 25th September 2002 |
| Author: | Jack H Smith |
| Publisher: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 128 pages |
| Series: | Osprey Aviation Elite |
| Genres: |
European history History of the Americas Military history Second World War Air forces and warfare Battles and campaigns |
Nicknamed the 'Unicorns', the 359th FG was one of the last groups to arrive in the UK for service in the ETO with the Eighth Air Force. First seeing action on 13 December 1943, the group initially flew bomber escort sweeps in P-47s, before converting to the ubiquitous P-51 in March/April 1944.
359th Fighter Group features in the following genres: European history, History of the Americas, Military history, Second World War, Air forces and warfare, Battles and campaigns
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359th Fighter Group was written by Jack H Smith and published by Osprey Publishing
359th Fighter Group has 128 pages
Yes it is part of Osprey Aviation Elite series
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