The Spray And Pray Squadron: 3Rd Bomb Squadron, 1St Bomb Group, Chinese-American Composite Wing In World War Ii

The Spray And Pray Squadron: 3Rd Bomb Squadron, 1St Bomb Group, Chinese-American Composite Wing In World War Ii

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.