Rare WWII USAAF 352nd Fighter Group Unit History Published in Europe

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  • Rare WWII USAAF 352nd Fighter Group Unit History Published in Europe
  • Rare WWII USAAF 352nd Fighter Group Unit History Published in Europe
  • Rare WWII USAAF 352nd Fighter Group Unit History Published in Europe
  • Rare WWII USAAF 352nd Fighter Group Unit History Published in Europe
  • Rare WWII USAAF 352nd Fighter Group Unit History Published in Europe
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a rare unit history of the United States Army Air Forces 352nd Fighter Group ("352nd Fighter GroupÉ Second to None"). Constituted in 1942, the 352nd amassed a great volume of decorations and produced a high percentage of aces. The group flew Thunderbolts and Mustangs on several missions, most notably a win against the Luftwaffe in Belgium on January 1, 194Each of the three fighter squadrons belonging to the 352nd - the 328th, 486th and 487th, along with the 444th Air Squadron Group - has a page in the book with great graphics. The back cover is a dedication to the men of the 352nd who were either killed or lost during the war. The booklet was printed in Europe during the Occupation period.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1945-1946.

SIZE:

21 pages with a black and white photographs and illustrations (a few color illustrations); approximately 8-1/2" in height and 11-1/4" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Printed paper.

ATTACHMENT:

Stapled binding.

MARKINGS:

CERTIFIED PASSED BY SHAEF PRESS CENSOR; LT. V.J. RIZZO written on page 1.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAB/EX06 LCDEX4/13 SCAEX4/13

CONDITION:

8 (Excellent-): The book shows some light wear only. No rips, stains or writing inside.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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