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The 25th Bomb Group (RCN) in World War II
Norman Malayney
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Hardcover. Num Pages: 302 pages, over 270 color/bw images. BIC Classification: HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 227 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1832. illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBWQ; JWG. Dimension: 286 x 227 x 31. Weight: 1832.
The USAAF entered WWII lacking technical expertize in photo recon. A program to establish an independent organization within the 8th AF equipped with Mosquito aircraft reached fruition with the formation of the 25th BG in August 1944 at Watton, England. The 25BG had two squadrons assigned to gather meteorologic data and observations. The 652BS operated B-17/B-24s over the Atlantic, while 653BS flew Mosquitos over the continent. The 654BS flying Mosquitos performed RCM Chaff dispensing missions, day and night photography, and also supported OSS development of the Joan-Eleanor program and operations to communicate with agents deep inside enemy territory.
The USAAF entered WWII lacking technical expertize in photo recon. A program to establish an independent organization within the 8th AF equipped with Mosquito aircraft reached fruition with the formation of the 25th BG in August 1944 at Watton, England. The 25BG had two squadrons assigned to gather meteorologic data and observations. The 652BS operated B-17/B-24s over the Atlantic, while 653BS flew Mosquitos over the continent. The 654BS flying Mosquitos performed RCM Chaff dispensing missions, day and night photography, and also supported OSS development of the Joan-Eleanor program and operations to communicate with agents deep inside enemy territory.
Product Details
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
1837g
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764339509
SKU
V9780764339509
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