Americans over Europe    
 

Contents

60 Years of Uncle Sam
The United States has maintained an aerial presence in Europe for 60 years.

Proud Eagles
Detailed histories of the three Eagle squadrons recounted by Andy Thomas.

From Fledglings to Eagles

Alastair Goodrum presents personal accounts of a handful of the many Eagle Squadron volunteers, including details of their journeys to England and their training experiences.

The Strategic Offensive
Ken Delve examines the implementation and development of the USAAF bombing offensive against Germany from 1942.

American Armada
Details of all the bomber/fighter groups in the ETO and MTO as well as details, specifications and artwork of all the major USAAF combat aircraft.

1,000 Kills
Warren Thompson tells the story of the 4th Fighter Group - the highest-scoring Mustang unit of the European theatre.

Black Widows Over Europe
One of the less well-documented, but nonetheless important, aircraft to operate over Europe during World War Two was the P-61 Black Widow. Warren Thompson takes a look at the two ETO based P-61 units.

Moving the Troops
The Troop Carrier Groups played a vital role during the invasion of Europe and the subsequent allied advance across the continent.

Lest We Forget

A look at some of the many memorials dedicated to the memory of the thousands of American airmen who died during World War Two.

From Thunderjet to Phantom
The advent of the Cold War shortly after the end of World War Two heralded the arrival of hundreds of USAF fighters/fighter bombers in Europe. Doug Gordon analyses the aircraft and the fighter wings which were based in Europe from the late 1940s to the 1960s.

The Spying Game
Doug Gordon reveals that knowing what the opposition was up to along the Iron Curtain meant a great many reconnaissance flights, an undertaking which was often hazardous.

History on View
Many museums possess a treasure trove of period aircraft and artefacts. Americans over Europe gives a glimpse of just a few.

Airfield's Legacy
A pictorial look at some wartime and Cold War airfields, many still showing signs of their previous exploits.

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