The Story of the Heroic 8th Army Air Force in WWII
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The Story of the Heroic 8th Army Air Force in WWII
Park Ranger Dan Vermilya delves into the remarkable story of 2nd Lt. Thomas Baum and the courageous men of the Eighth Army Air Force. Through his exploration, Vermilya highlights the bravery and sacrifice of an air division that endured over 26,000 casualties during World War II while playing a crucial role in the fight for freedom.
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The 8th Air Force Monument La Fière, Sainte-Mere-Eglise La « 8th Air Force » a effectué plus de 2.300 sorties pour le D-Day et a subi plus de 47.000 pertes, dont près de 26.000 morts durant la guerre. Ce memorial. inauguré sur le site de La Fière le 5 juin 2025, représente: -S/Sgt. Maynard “Snuffy” Smith (Gunner, 300th Bomb Group) Lt. Col. Robert Rosenthal (Pilot, 100th Bomb Group) -Gen. James Doolittle (Commander, 8th Air Force) -Col. Donald J.M. Blakselee (Commander, 4th Fighter Group) #omahab
The 8th Air Force Monument La Fière, Sainte-Mere-Eglise La « 8th Air Force » a effectué plus de 2.300 sorties pour le D-Day et a subi plus de 47.000 pertes, dont près de 26.000 morts durant la guerre. Ce memorial. inauguré sur le site de La Fière le 5 juin 2025, représente: -S/Sgt. Maynard “Snuffy” Smith (Gunner, 300th Bomb Group) Lt. Col. Robert Rosenthal (Pilot, 100th Bomb Group) -Gen. James Doolittle (Commander, 8th Air Force) -Col. Donald J.M. Blakselee (Commander, 4th Fighter Group) #omahab
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My father was a tail gunner on a B-24 in the 8th Air Force doing daylight raids over Occupied Europe. He had an aiming device in front of him with aerial gunsights. The actual twin 50’s were below him. B-17 tail gun position | History season
My father was a tail gunner on a B-24 in the 8th Air Force doing daylight raids over Occupied Europe. He had an aiming device in front of him with aerial gunsights. The actual twin 50’s were below him. B-17 tail gun position | History season
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