Leatherneck Bombers:: Marine Corps B-25/Pbj Mitchell Squadrons in World War II

A forceful study of an elite group of men chosen to form the U. S. Marines' only medium bomber group during WWII. Verterans recall their service flying combat missions against enemy garrisons on Bougainville and New Ireland, and later in the dramatic rocket and ground-strafing attacks in the Philippines. Detailed list of individual squadron aircraft and personnel losses, and all known PBJs assigned to units overseas.

Author: Alan C. Carey
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 03/31/2002
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780764315015

About the Author
Alan C. Carey is an American historian and author specializing in military aviation topics. His interest in military aviation stems from his father's service in World War II who was the inspiration for his first book. Carey graduated from Southwest Texas State University with a Master's Degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Political Science.He currently resides in Round Rock, TX.