Osprey Airwar 2 : USAAF Heavy Bomber Units : ETO & MTO 1942-1945

Tracing the combat history of the US heavy bomber units that operated in the European and Mediterranean theatres of World War 2. Major aircraft types are all covered, and their missions and tactical evolution are all detailed. Aircraft markings and aircrew uniforms are shown in full colour illustrations. Text by Jerry Scutts with illustrations by Michael Roffe and Gerry Embleton.

Contents

• In the Beginning
• Tidal Wave
• Schweinfurt & Regensburg
• Italian Bases
• Tactical Targets & Shuttles
• New Fighter Tactics