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....

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