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65 - Book: ‘First in the Field: The 1st Air Division over Europe …
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Book: ‘First in the Field: The 1st Air Division over Europe in World War II’ A detailed historical work written by Ron MacKay and published by Schiffer in 2007. It is a comprehensive account dedicated to the 1st Bomb. Division of the 8th Air Force in England during the Second World War. The title of this book refers directly to the pioneering status of this air force, which was tasked with implementing a concept that was, at the time, entirely unprecedented in modern aerial warfare: strategic precision bombing in broad daylight. • A difficult start: The book traces the division’s early days, marked by shallow penetration missions carried out with a fleet of B-17 Flying Fortresses, and with crews and support equipment that were woefully inadequate. • Facing massive losses: The author details the escalation of attacks in the face of increasingly fierce opposition from the Luftwaffe, resulting in extensive human and material losses. • The foundations of victory: Despite major tactical and strategic obstacles, the division held firm throughout 1943, whilst being supported by two other Bomb. Divisions to gradually gain air superiority from the start of 1944. Its sacrifice and resilience laid the essential foundations for the ultimate success of the American bombing campaign against Nazi Germany. 240 pages. Book in English. (Grégory Pons Collection)
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About the sale Sale of the Grégory Pons collection and miscellaneous items (Aviation and WW2 Militaria)
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Auction time 11/14/2026 at 1:30 PM
Lot description modified on 10/06/2026 at 5:11 PM
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