381st Books and related 8th AAF Books |
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| Several books have been written about the 381st specifically, the 8th Air Force and the area of Ridgewell. We have compiled them here. |
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For the definitive book about the 381st and it's day to day operations, there is one book that stands above the rest. The Mighty Men of the 381st: Heroes All, by Dr. James Good Brown, Group Chaplain. 748 pages with photos. You might be able to find a copy on the secondary market such as www.bookfinder.com. |
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| Triumphant We Fly: A 381st Bomb Group Anthology 1943 - 1945 by Ken Stone, Turner Publishing, 1997. This unique book is available through the Association. It is a collection of personal recollections, war diaries, and narratives from many different crew members. Some great stories are in this book. Price is $39.95 plus $5.00 shipping and handling for the first book, $3.00 for each additional book. There are only a few copies left. |
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381st Bomb Group by Ron MacKay, squadron/signal publications, 1994. Lots of photos and details pn specific missions. This book can be found at many bookstores, and is available via Amazon.com and BarnesandNobel.com for under $10.00. |
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Other 381st Related Books |
| Combat Crew-A True Story of Flying and Fighting in World War II by John Comer - 381st BG, 533rd BS veteran. Three editions published in 1988 and 1989. The book is currently out of print but may be found through used book dealers. |
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Fear No More: A B-17 Navigator's Journey by David A. McCarthy, [outline maps by Patrick Carey]. Pittsburgh : Cottage Wordsmiths in association with DAMBooks, 1991. xix, 220 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm. ISBN: 0962415537. Availability unknown. |
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| Halstead and Colne Valley at War (1939 - 1945) by Dave Osborne, self published. Dave Osborne is a Life Time Member of the association and is the unofficial historian for the group. Dave requests that you send $10.00 dollars, U.S., and NOT a check or money order. By the time exchange rate and bank charges are taken out - he's lost money. Normally we would not suggest sending cash through the mail; however, if you use a security envelope and secure a single ten-dollar bill within a note or letter - the contents should be well hidden. Mailing address David R Osborne 47 Dooley Rd Halstead Essex, C09 1JW England |
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| Anything written by Roger Freeman is worth the read. He has published numerous books, most of which are now out-of-print. Copies may be obtained through some of the on-line auctions but the best bet is through www.bookfinder.com. This web site list hundreds of booksellers throughout the world and their holdings via a searchable database. It is a very good source for finding out of print works. |
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The B-17 Flying Fortress Story: Design-Production-History by Roger Freeman and Dave Osborne, Arms & Armour, 1998. A great resource, including a comprehensive listing of all 12,731 Flying Fortresses produced - compiled by our own Dave Osborne. This book is available from a number of outlets and book stores. |
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