479th Fighter Group

Download or read book The 479th Fighter Group in World War II written by Terry A. Fairfield and published by Schiffer Military History. This book was released on 2004 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the result of nearly six years of research, gathering of materials and interviews. It presents a chronological listing of the 479th Fighter Group's activities during the World War II era, from its beginnings until its deactivation. Based upon a summation of the group's historical records, the account also contains personal anecdotes provided by many of the group's former members as well as over 650 photos that serve to illustrate the narration. Hopefully through the assemblage of this information the memory of the group and the men who comprised the living, lifeblood of the 479th FG will be better known and remembered by future generations.