the Eighth Army Air Force (8 AAF) was a United States Army Air Forces combat air force in the European theater of World War II (1939/41–1945), engaging in operations primarily in the …

As Europe faced the threat of Hitler and the Nazis—when much of the civilized world was at war—more than 350,000 Americans gathered on air bases across East Anglia, England. …

8th Air Force. The 8th AF was primarily engaged in the bombardment of strategic targets in Europe. Visit our 8th Air Force Honor Project with rosters of servicemen who served in the …

3 days ago · To preserve for all Americans the stories of courage, character and patriotism displayed by the men and women of the Eighth Air Force from World War II to the present. …

During World War II, Eighth Air Force earned a reputation as a great warfighting organization. Originally, the U.S. Army Air Forces activated the Eighth at Savannah, Georgia, on 28 January …

Oct 19, 2023 · The United States initiated military operations against Panama to protect American lives, restore democracy, and apprehend General Manuel Noriega. Eighth Air Force served as …

The docuseries, based on museum Trustee Emeritus, Dr. Donald Miller’s book Masters of the Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany, brings to the screen …

The B-17 Flying Fortress was supposed to be a war winning weapon, however, by the end of 1943, the American Eighth Air Force flying them was at breaking point. Just one year later, the …

Oct 21, 2021 · An estimated 650,000 men and women have served in the 8th Air Force since World War II. Men and women continue the fight for liberty and peace serving in the 8th Air …

“On January 28, 1942, the Eighth Air Force was activated in the former National Guard Armory in downtown Savannah, Georgia. Its mission held two critical components. The first, destroy the …