Pages in category "United States Army Air Forces pilots of World War II" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 728 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. (previous page) (next page)

Jan 19, 2019 · Many pilots received a break after 25 missions, but others pilots flew more. This sometimes led to confusion in which the records of individual pilots and crews were mistaken for that of the aircraft and vice versa. The following list contains some of the most notable planes or pilots. Marty Sidener became the youngest pilot in World War II.

Bomber pilots of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II (1939-1945). The following 140 pages are in this category, out of 140 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

American bomber pilots who served in any theater of World War II in any branch of service.

Dec 30, 2022 · During the peak of WWII, being a member of a heavy bomber crew meant you were incredibly brave, and you put your country over yourself — it was that dangerous. Many …

Dec 10, 2021 · American WW2 bombers flown by the United States Air Force and allied pilots played a significant role in destroying enemy defenses, devastating their war production capability, and helping hasten the end of the war (together with American fighter planes of WW2).

May 6, 2022 · During an interview, the World War II co-pilot recalled arriving at the Las Vegas Army Airfield in Nevada in May 1944. He was there to become familiar with a four-engine bomber as a...

Apr 20, 2016 · #3: Doolittle Crew Were Actually “Newbies” In the Doolittle Tokyo Raid, 15 co-pilots from the 16 B-25B Mitchell medium bombers were in flight school for less than a year. There was no time to waste. What had to be done, had to be done quickly, swiftly, and efficiently. This was almost a suicide mission to say the least.

Jun 3, 2024 · Here we celebrate ten of the most renowned pilots whose bravery and skills shaped the skies during World War II. 1. Francis Gabreski’s journey as a pilot began at the University of Notre Dame, where his initial challenges with flying did not dampen his determination.

Jan 26, 2024 · In the 22 months the 100th Bomb Group spent fighting Hitler’s Luftwaffe and striking Nazi-occupied Europe, the unit would lose 732 airmen and 177 aircraft, leaving only four of its original 38 pilots to complete their 25-mission tours – a 10% survival rate.