Description
This book chronicles exploits of the 3rd Bomb Squadron of Maj. Gen. Claire Chennault's experimental Chinese-American Composite Wing, in which young men from two nations of different languages, customs, and cultures joined forces to fight a common enemy. At the end of the world's longest supply line and often limited by shortages that included gasoline and bombs necessary for missions, as well as often-foul weather, they went on to establish an impressive record of successful combat operations. This squadron history reveals details of their B-25 bombing and strafing raids against vital enemy targets-primarily along conduits used to transport supplies and troops-as well as of daily activities that provide an intimate glimpse behind the scenes. Narratives from official records complemented by letters home, personal diaries, interviews, and more than 200 never-before-published photographs make this a must-read for anyone seeking to understand one of WWII's most distinctive military organizations.
About the Author
Margaret Mill Kincannon is the official historian of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, and a recognized authority on the Chinese-American Composite Wing in WWII. Her father, James H. "Hank" Mills, enlisted in the Army Air Corps after the attack on Pearl Harbor and served in the 14th Air Force for virtually the entire war. Margaret resides near Dallas, Texas.
Reviews
"With "The Spray and Pray Squadron," author Margaret Mills Kincannon has produced one of the most thoroughly researched and highly detailed unit histories of a single air squadron ever published. It's all here, from the challenges presented by the complex organization of the Chinese-American Composite Wing and the miserable living conditions on remote airbases in India and China to detailed accounts of every mission flown by the squadron during its 15 months in combat during World War II. Personal stories of many members of the squadron add color to the account, as do the numerous photos that accompany the text. As the daughter of a "Spray and Pray Squadron" veteran, Margaret has done her father's memory proud by writing this terrific book." -- Carl Molesworth, author, "Flying Tiger Ace" and "Gabby"
Book Information
ISBN 9780764367892
Author Margaret Mills Kincannon
Format Hardback
Page Count 560
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 45g
About the Author
Margaret Mill Kincannon is the official historian of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, and a recognized authority on the Chinese-American Composite Wing in WWII. Her father, James H. "Hank" Mills, enlisted in the Army Air Corps after the attack on Pearl Harbor and served in the 14th Air Force for virtually the entire war. Margaret resides near Dallas, Texas.
Reviews
"With "The Spray and Pray Squadron," author Margaret Mills Kincannon has produced one of the most thoroughly researched and highly detailed unit histories of a single air squadron ever published. It's all here, from the challenges presented by the complex organization of the Chinese-American Composite Wing and the miserable living conditions on remote airbases in India and China to detailed accounts of every mission flown by the squadron during its 15 months in combat during World War II. Personal stories of many members of the squadron add color to the account, as do the numerous photos that accompany the text. As the daughter of a "Spray and Pray Squadron" veteran, Margaret has done her father's memory proud by writing this terrific book." -- Carl Molesworth, author, "Flying Tiger Ace" and "Gabby"
Book Information
ISBN 9780764367892
Author Margaret Mills Kincannon
Format Hardback
Page Count 560
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 45g
