Here's an interesting fact about American losses in WW2

The death toll for the 8th air force was greater than the combined total for marines in both theaters. Over 26,000 died taking on the Luftwaffe.

The key to their eventual victory was the introduction of long range P-51 mustangs and a change of strategy involving no longer flying escort for the bombers but using them as bait.

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soar2newhighs

Very interesting post. My dad was a WW2 Vet, served in France but always spoke highly of the USAAF 8th AF and The RAF. And I believe many of the Bombing runs over Germany and Enemy territory by B-17 crews and others were protected by the "Red Tails", aka "Tuskegee Airmen." Great aviators...all of them!

Heartlander · 80-89, M

@soar2newhighs Do you know what unit(s) our dad served in?

There are quite a few Facebook and other Internet groups for the various military bases as well as the military units. Also active groups that focus on the particular aircraft and missions.