Previously, part of the U.S. Army as the United States Army Air Service (USAAS). On July 2, 1926 the U.S. Army Air Corps (USAAC) was established. OnJune 20, 1941became theU.S. Army Air Force (USAAF). Pursuit Group (PG) 8th Pursuit Group (8th PG) 49th Pursuit Group (49th ...
A dramatic and moving story, 'A Wing And A Prayer' vivdly evokes the harrowing missions the US Eight Air Force undertook in runs over North Africa, East Germany and Russia. (Gardners)Harry H. Crosby
In Jul 1943, to streamline command and to better distribute resources, the two programs merged together to form the Women Airforce Service Pilots, "WASP"; the disbanding of WAFS and WFTD programs took place officially on 5 Aug 1943. Although administered by the US Army, WASP was designated ...
[Photo] Pilot 1st Lt James M. Smith (right) and Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Fred N. Dibble in the cockpit of B-17F 'Our Gang' of 324th BS, 91st BG, US 8th Air Force, Bassingbourn, England, United Kingdom, 15 Jun 1943 | World War II Database
United States of America (1942-1943) Light Tank – None Built Introduction When the US joined the war in 1941, their primary light tank was the M3 Stuart and, while this vehicle was acceptable for that time, there was an interest in a new light tank. In January 1941, the US Army star...
World War II. The set is a perfect gift for kids, boys, girls, and teens who are interested in aviation history or military aircraft. It's a fantastic way to introduce them to the use of airplanes in WW1 and the significance of air power in the war. The set's design and style ...
The American nightfighters of the Second World War can largely be broken down into two groups. These were the heavier, twin engine, land based types in use with the Army Air Force, and the lighter carrier-embarked forces of the Navy. The Air Force’s principle nightfighter was the Northrop...
1989 US Invasion of Panama 1983 US Invasion of Grenada United States of America vs Grenada Grenada, the southernmost island nation in the Grenadines in the Caribbean, is a tropic island known as the spice island thanks to the harvesting of nutmeg. It had been a British colony since 1763, bu...
trained with the rocket system along with Australian Army soldiers with 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise that provides an invaluable opportunity for approximately 30,000 U.S. and Australian service members to conduct o...