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Re: 4th FG book
Bluey,
In addition to all the volumes mentioned in previous posts, I would also recommend the following books: One Man Air Force, Don Gentile's short book (ghost written by journalist Ira Wolfert), Spitfires, Thunderbolts and Warm Beer (Lee Gover's story - good for info prior to the group switching to the P-51), The Debden Eagles (the precursor to Escort To Berlin), Kidd Hofer - Last of the Screwball Aces, Donald's Story (on 336 Squadron member Don Emerson), Wingman (Frank Speer's first book), The Last of the Knights and Over-paid, Over-sexed and Over Here(two other Goodson books) and The Eagles War (good info on the 4th prior to becoming the 4th!).
In addition, Fighters Up!, written by three journalists in the 1944 about 8AF fighter ops, has interesting observations on the 4th during the late March-early April 1944 time frame.
None of these volumes will give you a thorough history of the 4th, but each is valuable for giving a detailed look at specific events and personalities from a wide array of viewpoints.
Tim McCann
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