Air-to-Ground Battle for Italy

Abstract

The story of a young fighter pilot from basic training through the end of the war in Europe, this short memoir is a welcome addition to the literature of World War II aviation. It is noteworthy for a number of reasons. It illuminates the world of tactical aviation, which has taken a backseat to stories of strategic bombing and air superiority combat. It takes place in a theater of war often considered a backwater when compared to the events in Western Europe or the Central Pacific. Perhaps most importantly, it combines the immediacy of contemporary impressions with the reflections possible after a long and distinguished Air Force career.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA427734

Entities

People

  • Michael C. Mccarthy

Organizations

  • Air University Press

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Power
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Basic Training
  • Birds
  • Employment
  • Flight Crews
  • Flight Training
  • Fuselages
  • Military Hospitals
  • Personnel Management
  • Second World War
  • Students
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.