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1st bombing mission in Europe... First Report...
1st bombing mission in Europe... First Report...
Item # 666911
July 05, 1942
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 5, 1942
* 1st ever American bombing mission in Europe (1st report)
* World War II - WWII - United States Air Force
The front page has a three column heading: "U. S. JOINS RAF IN HOLIDAY RAID ON DUTCH OBJECTIVES" with subhead: "...Six of 12 Bombers Manned by Americans" This was the very 1st use of the United States Air Force over enemy occupied Europe.
Complete with 30+ pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good condition.
Category: The 20th Century