Books About the 449th Bomb Group


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Ordering Information

"The Planes of the 449th Bomb Group In World War II" ; Published by the 449th Bomb Group Association, 2001. Order from the 449th BGA PX.
"Tucson to Grottaglie (Book I), And This is Our Story (Books II)" Published by the 449th Bomb Group Association, 1985.

Downloadable Index (pdf) to Book I: "Tucson to Grottaglie"

Downloadable Index (pdf) to Book II: "And This is Our Story"

Books I and II are out of print.
"Grottaglie and Home, A History of the 449th Bomb Group (Book III)"; Published by the 449th Bomb Group Association, 1989.

Downloadable Index (pdf) to Book III: "Grottaglie and Home"

Order from the 449th BGA PX.
"Maximum Effort (Book IV)"; Published by the 449th Bomb Group Association, 2000. Order from the 449th BGA PX.
"Of Men And Wings, The First 100 Missions of the 449th Bomb Group"; Shepherd, D. William; Panama City, FL, Norfield Publishing, 1996.       Out Of Print
"Escape I Must, World War II Prisoner of War in Germany"; Gann, Harvey E.; Austin, Texas, Woodburner Press, May, 1995. Order from the author:

    Harvey E. Gann
    18202 Travis Drive
    Lago Vista, TX 78645

"Fifty Mission Crush"; Currier, Lt. Col. Donald R., USAF (Ret); Shippensburg, Pa., Burd Street Press, 1992. Check With Printer
"Ploesti Raiders"; O'Neil, Myles; Chicago, Adams Press, 1993. Check With Printer
"Brother Men Who Fly. A World War II Gunner's Personal Quest"; Yedlin, Benedict with Jeffers, Alexander; Liberator Crew Productions, 1000 Herronton Road, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540, 2002. Order from the 449th BGA PX.
"Domain of Heroes. The Medical Journal, Writings, and Story of Dr. Leslie Caplan"; Caplan, Laura; Published by the author. 2004 Order from the author ($25.00+ shipping):

    Laura Caplan
    6400 York Ave So, #209
    Minneapolis, MN 55435

"No Fox Holes" by Clay Henry Order from the 449th BGA PX.