Note: This Nissen Hut is representative of those used during World War II. A MEMORIAL GARDEN that honours the deceased men and women that served in the Air Force, as well as members of the No. Any damage to the cooling system in combat usually spelled the end of the airplane within a few minutes. Early in 1942 the RAF's so-called "Eagle Squadrons," based nearby and composed of American pilots, joined the Debden wing. On the flightline, each fighter had a three-man ground crew consisting of a crew chief, his assistant, and an armorer. A LIBRARY of books and video tapes about World War II, operational aircraft and the men who flew them. Gen. James H. Doolittle: The Air Force's Warrior Scholar (Provided by AFHSO) Note: The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the National Museum of the USAF, the U.S. Air Force, or the Department of Defense, of the external website, or the information, products or services contained therein. COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WING. The newly formed United States Eighth Air Force arrives in England. ... Women in World War II Books; World War II Books; Collectibles . You can find a listing of dead and missing Army and Air Force personnel by county at The National Archives and Records Administration website. The Belly Tank Bar  On escort missions, fighter groups arranged themselves above, in front of and to each side of their bombers, with still more fighters some miles out in the direction of the sun to forestall attacks from out of the sun's glare. Make a donation today to help preserve the stories of the Mighty Eighth. Part of the Nissen Hut display includes the original "Belly Tank" enlisted men's bar from the Debden airbase during WWII. The Army Air Corps Library and Museum is dedicated to the men and women of the Army Air Forces - Army Air Corps of 1907-1947 and The U.S. Air Force of 1947 to Present. Many jobs contributed to the mission and made the Debden base essentially a small town of its own. AF Museum Attractions (Theatre & Simulators). WWII Museum T-Shirts; Womens Retro Apparel; Accessories . A New Generation of Weapons Get a glimpse inside the heart of the museum and the hearts of the men to whom it’s dedicated. Volunteers are transcribing servicemen names and their awards from General Orders that we are publishing on this website for enthusiasts, families and researchers of genealogy and World War II history. The Weather Factor Returning to base, fighter pilots went directly from their aircraft to an intelligence debriefing. The Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa, ID, has historic Warbirds, war planes & personal memorabilia from WWI, WWII, Vietnam & Korea on display. Two aircraft -- a leader and wingman -- formed an element, the most basic fighting unit. The 8th Air Force provided strategic airpower, while the 9th Air Force performed the tactical mission. The shelters sat outside near the control tower weather office. Typical furnishings included modest furniture, games and magazines, and decorations celebrating the squadron or group. These particular huts were used at Debden, England, where they were based during WWII. Pilots rode to their dispersed aircraft in trucks or jeeps. A brief rest usually followed, then dinner at the mess hall, and the day typically ended with a stop at the officers' club before bed. (U.S. Air Force photo) PHOTO DETAILS / DOWNLOAD HI-RES 6 of 6 DAYTON, Ohio -- Doolittle Tokyo Raiders exhibit in the World War II Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. A LIBRARY of books and video tapes about World War II, operational aircraft and the men who flew them. English, and especially northern European weather, tends to be cloudy, and many airmen recalled long periods of weather too poor to fly in, obscured targets and cold, damp airfields. The Imperial Japanese Army made use of hydrogen balloons for observation purposes in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 and in 1909, together with the Imperial Japanese Navy and the Tokyo Imperial University, the Rinji Gunyo Kikyu Kenkyukai (Temporary Military Balloon Research Association) was set up. On the other hand, its complex liquid-cooled engine made it vulnerable to enemy guns. 2nd Air Force. Unsurprisingly, Swiss craftsmanship reportedly made the Swiss-built Jungmeisters the best-built planes, and the Swiss Air Force’s were the best maintained. Along with strategic bomber escort and tactical ground attack, fighters were used for photo and weather reconnaissance and night interception. Debden has a long association with American airmen, who flew with Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) from the base in 1941 during the Battle of Britain, before the United States entered the war. The fuel tank above the bar gives the "Belly Tank" its name. One veteran described Debden as an "oasis of luxury and comfort." Some aircraft simply tipped the V-1s over with their wingtips to upset the missile's gyroscopes, causing them to crash. Each of these jobs was vital to the ultimate goal of defeating the Hitler's Luftwaffe in the air and winning the war. In 1910, the society sent Captain Yoshitoshi Tokugawa and Captain Hino Kumazō to …