Detailed record

摘要

This remarkably extensive reference book details losses suffered by the US Eighth and Ninth Army Air Forces in chronological order over a three-month period in 1944. In addition, to complete its account, it also covers US Navy casualties, including those resulting from Operation Leader, which involved aircraft flying from USS Hornet in late 1943. USN losses from south-west England are also listed. It is clear that in-depth research has been carried out by the authors in bringing this information together. Appendix 1 covers casualties in instances where the aircraft did manage to return to friendly territory, and includes those airmen killed while flying with the RAF. In addition, it lists personnel who died in accidents, such as road traffic incidents, and from natural causes.