To War With The Yoxford Boys

The activities of one of the premier Mustang Groups of WWII is thoroughly covered in this exciting book by Merle Olmsted, the official historian of the 357th Fighter Group.

Utilizing mission reports, monthly statistical and operational reports, the pilot’s individual encounter reports, the Missing Aircrew reports, USAAF accident reports and the British police reports on accidents among other information laden personal notes, books, articles plus the original 357th group records on file at the Air Force Historical Archives, Olmsted weaves together the many stories, comments, incidents and hairy tales of the 357th F.G.

Discover detailed information about the Formation of the Group, Flying problems, Training, Combats Days in Europe, Relationships between pilots and ground crews, first person accounts of combat flying, air battles with the Luftwaffe’s Me 262 jets and more!