The Fighting Ground 25th Anniversary Edition

The Fighting Ground 25th Anniversary Edition
Author: Avi
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1994-12-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0064401855

April 3, 1778 He may be just thirteen, but Jonathan knows he's ready to go to the war against the British. He can handle a gun. He yearns to battle for glory, just like his brother and cousin. So when Jonathan hears the tavern bell toll, calling men to fight, he runs to join them. He doesn't realize that in just twenty-four hours, his life will be forever altered -- by the war, by his fellow soldiers, and by the terrible choices he must make.

The 25th Bomb Group (Rcn) in World War II

The 25th Bomb Group (Rcn) in World War II
Author: Norman Malayney
Publisher: Schiffer Military History
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780764339509

The USAAF entered WWII lacking technical expertize in photo recon. A program to establish an independent organization within the 8th AF equipped with Mosquito aircraft reached fruition with the formation of the 25th BG in August 1944 at Watton, England. The 25BG had two squadrons assigned to gather meteorologic data and observations. The 652BS operated B-17/B-24s over the Atlantic, while 653BS flew Mosquitos over the continent. The 654BS flying Mosquitos performed RCM Chaff dispensing missions, day and night photography, and also supported OSS development of the Joan-Eleanor program and operations to communicate with agents deep inside enemy territory.