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This book chronicles exploits of the 3rd Bomb Squadron of Maj. Gen. Claire Chennault''s experimental Chinese-American Composite Wing, in which young men from two nations of different languages, customs, and cultures joined forces to fight a common enemy. At the end of the world''s longest supply line and often limited by shortages that included gasoline and bombs necessary for missions, as well as often-foul weather, they went on to establish an impressive record of successful combat operations. This squadron history reveals details of their B-25 bombing and strafing raids against vital enemy targetsprimarily along conduits used to transport supplies and troopsas well as of daily activities that provide an intimate glimpse behind the scenes. Narratives from official records complemented by letters home, personal diaries, interviews, and more than 200 never-before-published photographs make this a must-read for anyone seeking to understand one of WWII''s most distinctive military organi

The Spray and Pray Squadron

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This book chronicles exploits of the 3rd Bomb Squadron of Maj. Gen. Claire Chennault''s experimental Chinese-American Composite Wing, in which... Read more

    Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
    Publication Date: 1/28/2024
    ISBN13: 9780764367892, 978-0764367892
    ISBN10: 764367897

    Non Fiction , History , Non Fiction

    Description

    This book chronicles exploits of the 3rd Bomb Squadron of Maj. Gen. Claire Chennault''s experimental Chinese-American Composite Wing, in which young men from two nations of different languages, customs, and cultures joined forces to fight a common enemy. At the end of the world''s longest supply line and often limited by shortages that included gasoline and bombs necessary for missions, as well as often-foul weather, they went on to establish an impressive record of successful combat operations. This squadron history reveals details of their B-25 bombing and strafing raids against vital enemy targetsprimarily along conduits used to transport supplies and troopsas well as of daily activities that provide an intimate glimpse behind the scenes. Narratives from official records complemented by letters home, personal diaries, interviews, and more than 200 never-before-published photographs make this a must-read for anyone seeking to understand one of WWII''s most distinctive military organi

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