Fait Accompli: A Historical Account of the 457th Bomb Group (H): The Fireball Outfit

Language: English

Published by J M Productions, 1995

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VERY GOOD+ No dust jacket as issued. No marks in text. Binding is tight and square. . . . . . . . . . A detailed unit history of the 457th Bomb Group (H), a B-17 Flying Fortress group in the Eighth Air Force that flew strategic bombing missions over Europe in the Second World War. Compiled by Homer Briggs and James L. Bass and edited by John F. Welch, the book traces the group from its activation and training in 1943 through its deployment to England, covering major operations such as Big Week, pre-invasion strikes for Normandy, D-Day missions against coastal defenses, and subsequent support for campaigns including the Battle of the Bulge and the Rhine crossings. Drawing heavily on official records and veterans? recollections, the narrative emphasizes the group's identity as the *Fireball Outfit* and documents its 7,000 plus sorties, losses, and evolving tactics as part of the broader Allied air offensive. The volume presents an organized chronological account rather than a mere anecdotal scrapbook, making it a foundational reference for researchers, families, and enthusiasts interested in the operational history, missions, and personnel of this specific heavy bombardment group.…

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Title
Fait Accompli: A Historical Account of the 457th Bomb Group (H): The Fireball Outfit
Author
Compilor-Homer Briggs, James L. Bass; Editor-John F. Welch; Foreword-Roger A. Freeman
Publisher
J M Productions
Publication year
1995
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
None
Binding
Hardback
Language
English
Printing
1st Printing
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Antique Mall Books

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Antique Mall Books specializes in out-of-print and hard-to-find used books, collectible books, and ephemera. We have been in the used book business for over 20 years. We started in 2002 in Georgia with an online business and recently sold our brick-and-mortar bookstore in Ohio and moved back to Georgia. We understand both the used and collectible book business and customer service. We will be happy to be of service if you find one of our offerings worthy of being added to your library.

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