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by Robert Dorr and Thomas Jones Hell Hawks! presents the untold story of the American fliers of the 365th Fighter Group. Activated in 1943, the young pilots in this group provided air support for D-Day. In their P-47 Thunderbolts, they supported ground forces as they advanced across France into Germany, accompanied Allied bombers as they pounded enemy installations and engaged the Luftwaffe in aerial combat. The Hell Hawks, as they were known, paid a heavy toll. In less than 12 months they flew 1,241 combat missions and lost 69 pilots and airmen before the Nazi surrender on May 8, 1945. Equal parts historical record and riveting adventure story, Hell Hawks! is filled with the stories of the men of the 365th. Nearly 50 photos flesh out this tale of bravery and sacrifice told in the voices of the intrepid individuals who lived through the conflict. |
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Hell Hawks!