Description
Book Synopsis While the United States sought to remain neutral in the early years of World War II, some Americans did not. This book is the first to provide the operational records and combat reports of the three American Eagle Royal Air Force squadrons--units comprised of volunteer American pilots who served with the British prior to the U.S. entering the war.
The records tell the story of the more than 200 pilots who, against federal law, flew with the British in their fight against Nazi Germany. While some Americans served individually in other RAF units, these three squadrons--the 71st, 121st and 133rd--were the only ones organized exclusively for Americans. They were the first of dozens of American fighter squadrons that would soar over Europe.
Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments vi
- Preface 1
- Introduction 3
- Part I: Operational Record Books 9
- Royal Air Force Squadron 71 20
- Royal Air Force Squadron 121 83
- Royal Air Force Squadron 133 132
- Part II: Fighter Command Combat Reports 157
- Royal Air Force Squadron 71 157
- Royal Air Force Squadron 121 189
- Royal Air Force Squadron 133 201
- Notes 215
- Bibliography 217
- Index 219
