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USAAF in Suffolk
Peter W. Bodle
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Description for USAAF in Suffolk
Hardcover. Suffolk, became home for many American airmen during the War. They brought with them chewing gum and coke. In return the British taught the GIs the art of darts and dominos when the newcomers ventured into English pubs. This book examines the meeting of cultures. USAAF Missions are included to show what desperate times these were for the airmen. Num Pages: 224 pages, 80 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAS; 1KBB; 3JJH; HBTB; HBWQ; JWG; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 630.
The East of England, particularly Suffolk, became a new home for thousands of American airmen during the Second World War. After starting to arrive in 1942, there were over 10,000 in the country by 1943. The largest concentration was in Suffolk, which had more USA airfields than any other English county. Their arrival was called the 'Friendly Invasion' as they suddenly found themselves in the middle of the East Anglian countryside. The Americans brought with them chewing gum, coke and peanut butter, and introduced the big band sounds and jitterbugging dancing. In return the British taught the GI's the gentle ... Read more
The East of England, particularly Suffolk, became a new home for thousands of American airmen during the Second World War. After starting to arrive in 1942, there were over 10,000 in the country by 1943. The largest concentration was in Suffolk, which had more USA airfields than any other English county. Their arrival was called the 'Friendly Invasion' as they suddenly found themselves in the middle of the East Anglian countryside. The Americans brought with them chewing gum, coke and peanut butter, and introduced the big band sounds and jitterbugging dancing. In return the British taught the GI's the gentle ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Toadsmoor Road, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781553466
SKU
V9781781553466
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99-2
About Peter W. Bodle
Peter W. Bodle FRAeS has so far had almost twenty biographies and aviation history published. Bodle was a light aircraft pilot for almost twenty-five years and is married with four children and an ever growing number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.Roy Brazier is a history and sports writer with an excellent track record, with books on Tottenham Hotspur, plus speedway ... Read more
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