Osprey Airwar 8 : USAAF Fighter Units : Europe 1942-1945

Tracing the combat history of USAAF fighter units in the European theatre of World War 2. Major aircraft types are all covered, and their missions detailed. Aircraft markings and aircrew uniforms are shown in full colour illustrations. Text by Renâe J. Francillon with illustrations by Michael Roffe and Gerry Embleton.

Contents

• Prelude
• The Eve of War
• Northern Europe
• VII Fighter Command
• Festung Europa Penetrated
• Tactical Operations
• Fighter Groups in Europe 1942-45
• The Aircraft