Commemorating the U.S. 8th Air Force in England: Memorials, Monuments and Museums

By Robert Edwards and Sam Edwards

This work offers a comprehensive guide to the hundreds of memorials which can be found in England dedicated to the United States 8th Air Force in World War II. The "Mighty Eighth," as they have become known, was based in England between 1942 and 1945 and during the course of the war approximately 26,000 American aircrew were killed flying out of British bases. Organized alphabetically by location, it covers each memorial and includes information about the site's history, role in the war, and helpful tips for visitors. It reveals the profound legacy left by the Mighty Eighth among the villages and towns of England.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476699852
• ISBN13: 9781476699851
• Release Date: July 2027
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 147 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up