Aaf world war ii combat operations records mission reports, consisting of. Jan 12, 2011 the first army air force bomber mission over western europe in world war ii is flown by b 17s of the 97th bombardment group against the rouensotteville railyards in france. Plans and early operations, january 1939 to august 1942. Although the united states armed forces were officially segregated until 1948, wwii laid the foundation for postwar integration of the military.
United states army unit names o general us army center of military history force structure website o world war i order of battle of the united states land forces in the world war, washington, d. United states army air forces air forces, world war ii this category is managed by the world war ii project in association with the categorization project. World war ii honor list of dead and missing army and army air forces personnel state summary of. President coolidge signs a bill authorizing acceptance of a new site near san antonio, texas, to become the army air corps training center. It served as the military aviation service of the united states of america during and immediately after world war ii. They contain information and experience that are of great value to the air force today and to the public. The army air forces in world war ii book, 1983 worldcat. Commonly used abbreviations second world war air force service records. Jan 22, 2012 under construction the planned content is being developed history of the united states army air force in world war ii. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Russell represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in indiana state library. Clash of carriers, the true story of the marianas turkey shoot of world war ii. Mar 18, 2005 ultra and the army air forces in world war ii. Like all history, the army air forces in world war i1 reflects the era.
Return to united states army air forces of world war ii page. Tables organization equipment united states army abebooks. Entries in the list are arranged by name of county and thereunder alphabetically by name of deceased. The national personnel records center nprc, military. Army air forces between january 1939 and august 1945. The army air forces in world war ii series librarything. Fighting for a double victory the national wwii museum. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Volume 6, field army and corps troops 19401945, mechanized cavalry by j. Army air forces pacific ocean areascommander in chief, pacific ocean areas cincpoa, 194245 700 items. Army air forces continental airfields eto dday to ve day aguide to the airfields used by u. Online world war ii indexes and records usa a genealogy guide online world war ii indexes and records usa. Air force in wwii government documents world war ii.
Air force office of history alaskan air command august 1969. The volume is the product of a cooperative effort of the chronology section first. World war 19391945 world war, 19391945 aerial operations, american. Intelligence and army air force operations in world war ii, john r. Army eighth air force in world war h, volume 4 in the history of mathematics series published by the american mathematical society. Guadalcanal to saipan, august 1942 to july 1944 by wesley frank craven. Media in category world war ii people of the united states army air forces the following 47 files are in this category, out of 47 total. Volunteers are transcribing servicemen names and their awards from general orders that we are publishing on this website for enthusiasts, families and researchers of genealogy and world war ii history. It was published between 1948 and 1958 by the university of chicago press under the auspices of the office of air force history. The army air forces in world war ii volume 3 europe argument to ve day january 1944 to may 1945 by craven, wesley frank, 1905. Air power versus uboats confronting hitlers submarine menace in the european theater more than fifty years after world war ii, americas major air power contribution to the war in europein efforts such as big week, regensburg, and pattons dash across europelive on in the memories of airmen and students of air power.
It was the successor to the united states army air corps and the direct predecessor of the united states air force. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Johnson, usaf research division usaf historical research center maxwell air force base, alabama 1 december 1988. Intelligence and army air forces operations in world war ii. Argument to ve day, january 1944 to may 1945 by wesley frank craven. Plans and early operations january 1939 to august 1942the army air forces in world war ii volume 2. Shemya, alaska, may 1943 december 1945 by captain james l. Kreis, general editor photo details download hires 4 of 12 first in the air. The pacific matterhorn to nagasaki june 1944 to august 1945 by craven, wesley frank, 1905.
Volume sixmen and planes volume 6 by wesley frank craven and a great selection of related books, art and. Records of the army air forces aaf national archives. Since the army authorized the project in 1946, seventyeight volumes have been or are being. The army air forces in world war ii in searchworks catalog. For assistance with this or related categories ask in g2g making sure to tag your question with. The army air forces in world war ii by craven cate abebooks.
Construction and operation of a world war ii army air force ba. Responsibility prepared under the editorship of wesley frank craven, james lea cate. Les united states army air forces en abrege, usaaf ou aaf. World war ii electronic army serial number merged file this database contains records of aboout 9 million men and women who enlisted in the united states army, including the womens army auxiliary corps waac, later wac. The research was a cooperative endeavor carried out in the united states air force historical archives by the research branch of the albert f. The army air forces in world war ii by wesley frank craven. Air force combat units of world war ii by progressive. Although incomplete, the records contain data for a majority of. Distinguished flying cross air force historical research. Armyair forces air force historical research agency. Nov 30, 2011 the us army air force in world war ii publication series. Like all history, the army air forces in world war 11 reflects the era.
Please be patient and consider lending them your support as they have an enormous task ahead of them. Army air forces in world war ii, wings at war, and united states strategic bombing survey. World war ii aeronautical and target charts created by the assistant chief of the air staff, a2 intelligence and several of the aaf commands, including th and 14th army air forces, 20th and 21st bomber commands, and u. The army air forces statistical digest world war ii, published by the office of statistical control, headquarters, army air forces, makes available in one volume and on a uniform basis summary statistics on aaf personnel, aircraft, equipment, combat operations and other activities during world war ii. Army air corps between january 1939 and august 1945. The united states army in world war ii series describes the organization, plans, and operations of the war department and the army, in the zone of interior and in all of the armys five theaters of operations from 1939 to 1945. Information provided includes serial number, rank and type of casualty. The birthplace or residence of the deceased is not indicated. Plans and early operations january 1939 to august 1942 by craven, wesley frank, 19051981. Kreis williamson murray air force history and museums program boiling air force base washington, d. The army air force statistical digest world war ii, published by the office of statistical control, headquarters, army air forces, makes available in one volume and on a uniform basis summary statistics on aaf personnel, aircraft, equipment, combat operations and other activities during world war ii. Here you will find a collection of class books, manuals and pictures about the united states army air forces aaf during world war ii.
Ninth air force b24 liberator crews, based in egypt, bomb naples the first american attacks in italy. Africa to the alpsdescribes the participation of the army air forces in the war in the mediterranean theater of operations, as it developed a practical airground doctrine, established an effective interdiction strategy, and gained valuable experience in airborne opera. Office of air force history, 1 we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. The army air forces in world war ii is a sevenvolume work describing the actions of the u. Records of military agencies relating to african americans from the postworld war i period to the korean war pdf. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Includes html versions of various volumes of the army air forces in world war ii, the u. The united states army air forces, created in june, 1941 was also referred to as usaaf or aaf. The chronology is concerned primarily with operations of the us army air forces and its combat units between december 7, 1941 and september 15, 1945. This is an evergrowing collection of information about army air fields and training facilities, including pilot, navigator, bombardier, radio and gunnery schools. Aug 15, 2016 this document lists war department casualties army and army air force personnel from world war ii. The us army air force in world war ii publication series.
They agreed to my sole requirement, protecting members email addresses and private correspondence. Personnel records, has custody of the personnel files for individu als who served in the army, army air. Finding information on personal participation in world war ii. Air force combat group or higher organization active in world war ii, from its origins to 1956. World war ii people of the united states army air forces. Mcarthur traces the activities of the first operations analysis section in the u. Army air forces in world war ii individual titles africa to the alps. United states army ground forces, tables of organization and equipment, world war ii.
The army air forces in world war ii volume 3 europe. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Office of air force history, united states air force, putney, diane t. Under construction the planned content is being developed history of the united states army air force in world war ii. However, these books met the highest of contemporary professional standards of quality and comprehensiveness. Army in world war ii, on the hislory 0 united stales naval operations in world war jj by samuel eliot morison, and on the army air forces in world war 1i edited by wesley frank craven and james lea cate. United states army air forces pilots of world war ii.
Sandler draws on oral interviews, the units official records as well as those of the army and the army air forces, and the federal government archives. Ultimately, sandler states, the tuskegee airmen would lead the united states air force toward racial parity in the post war era, years ahead of american society itself. Although material relating to world war ii can be found in almost every series in part i, the world war ii file contains eakers extensive working files relating to his establishment of the eighth bomber command in england in 1942 and his command of the eighth air force in the united kingdom in 1943 and the mediterranean allied air forces in. Harold joseph wiley, lieutenant, us army air forces, world. This document lists war department casualties army and army air force personnel from world war ii. Africa to the alpsdescribes the participation of the army air forces in the war in the mediterranean theater of operations, as it developed a practical air ground doctrine, established an effective interdiction strategy, and gained valuable experience in airborne operations and close air support of ground troops. Army air forces in world war ii by craven abebooks. The army air corps to world war ii air force historical. United states army ground forces, tables of organization and. Volume sixmen and planes volume 6 by wesley frank craven and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is designed as a companion reference to the sevenvolume history of the army air forces in world war 11, edited by wesley.
Since march 1942, the office of statistical control has been charges with the responsibility. United states army ground forces, tables of organization. Ultimately, sandler states, the tuskegee airmen would lead the united states air force toward racial parity in the postwar era, years ahead of american society itself. Attack and conquer, the 8th fighter group in world war ii. Intelligence and army air forces operations in world war ii john f. The development of air doctrine in the army air arm, 19171941 pdf. Army air forces statistical digest world war ii, table 84. The criteria for both the distinguished flying cross dfc and the air medal at the start of world war ii seemed straight forward on paper, but exposed to such variance of interpretation that many veterans of the army air forces view the whole medal process as inadequate, inappropriate, and indefensible. Army air forces during world war ii in the european theater of operations from 6 june 1944 to 9 may 1945. Combat chronology defense technical information center. Professionally converted for accurate flowingtext ebook format reproduction, this is an important and comprehensive historical document traces the lineage of each army air corps and u. Kreis general editor with contributions by alexander s. The complete forum archives, old and new, were entrusted to the heritage league of the second air division.
Army air forces in world war ii army air forces in world war ii, vol. Army air forces campaigns in western europe, 19421945, edward t. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Like all history, the army air forces in world war ii reflects the era when it was conceived, researched, and written. The problem of race relations preface race relations in the army air forces aaf during world war ii ran the gamut from harmonious to hostile, depending upon the unique circumstances existing within each unit, command, and theater.
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