The Mighty Eighth Air Force was one of the United States' most important air force groups during World War II. Here are some important details:
Founding
The Mighty Eighth was formed on Jan. 28, 1942, in Savannah, Georgia. It was the first U.S. Air Force group sent to England, where it joined the Royal Air Force (RAF).
Missions and Actions.
The group was a crucial part of the Allied fight in Europe. They primarily conducted strategic bombing raids on German industrial and military targets, including cities, factories and airports, with the goal of disrupting enemy infrastructure. The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was the main type of aircraft in the Mighty Eighth, often considered the symbol of the air force.
Key Facts
Operations: The Mighty Eighth was involved in important missions such as the Battle of the Atlantic, the D-Day landings in Normandy, and the Bombing of Germany.
Casualties: The losses were enormous. The Mighty Eighth lost more than 26,000 crew members during the war. The group received many awards for its bravery and achievements....
T-shirt 8th Air Force
Gildan T-shirt, 100% cotton, 144 g/m2 (white) and 153 g/m2 (colour)
Size
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Width |
Length |
XS |
Width 47 cm |
Length 68 cm |
S |
Width 50 cm |
Length 70 cm |
M |
Width 53 cm |
Length 72 cm |
L |
Width 56 cm |
Length 74 cm |
XL |
Width 59 cm |
Length 76 cm |
2XL |
Width 62 cm |
Length 78 cm |
3XL |
Width 65 cm |
Length 80 cm |
4XL |
Width 67 cm |
Length 82 cm |
5XL |
Width 70 cm |
Length 84 cm |
Please note: Sizes
4XL and 5XL are priced slightly higher due to additional fabric and production resources. All sizes are made with the same quality and attention to detail.