Event Info:
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s monthly Author Talk series is proud to present author Jay Stout, who will be discussing his book Hell’s Angels | The True Story of the 303rd Bomb Group in World War II. This program will take place on October 8th at 11:00 am at the museum. As always, Author Talks at the museum are free to the public, but registration is requested.
Event Details:
The program is free to the public, but please register at Hell’s Angels | The True Story of the 303rd BG in WWII with author Jay Stout
Optional Lunch: Join us for an optional lunch afterwards. $10/12 cash/credit for members or $15/17cash/credit for non-members.
About the Book
Although the United States declared war against Germany in December 1941, a successful assault on Nazi-occupied Europe could not happen until Germany’s industrial and military might were crippled. The first target was Luftwaffe, the most powerful and battle-hardened air force in the world. The United States Army Air Forces joined with Great Britain’s already-engaged Royal Air Force to launch a strategic air campaign that ultimately brought the Luftwaffe to its knees. One of the standout units of this campaign was the legendary 303rd Bomb Group Hell’s Angels.
This is the 303rd’s story, as told by the men who made it what it was. Taking their name from their B-17 of the same name, they became one of the most distinguished and important air combat units in history. The dramatic and terrible air battles they fought against Germany ultimately changed the course of the war.
