The Mighty Eighth part 3 of 3

From May 1942 to July 1945, the Eighth planned and precisely executed America's daylight strategic bombing campaign against Nazi-occupied Europe, and in doing so the organization compiled an impressive war record. That record, however, carried a high price. For instance, the Eighth suffered about half of the U.S. Army Air Force's casualties (47,483 out of 115,332), including more than 26,000 dead. The Eighth's brave men earned 17 Medals of Honor, 220 Distinguished Service Crosses, and 442,000 Air Medals. The Eighth's combat record also shows 566 aces (261 fighter pilots with 31 having 15 or more victories and 305 enlisted gunners), over 440,000 bomber sorties to drop 697,000 tons of bombs, and over 5,100 aircraft losses and 11,200 aerial victories.
All ETO Losses
Type.......... Number Lost
B-17.......... 4,754
B-24.......... 2,112
P-47.......... 1,043
P-38.......... 451
P-51.......... 2,201
Total.......... 10,561

[@grahamkeithtodd]

once again Bomberguy mate you have found a real bit of history... what brave lads to have flown these raids during the day light hours...that takes real bottle.. god bless them all.

[@somerainago]

Very nice footage. All three of the videos

[@danielburgess7785]

Ahhh.... I'd like to fly the P-38 sir.

[@PlaywithJunk]

A fascinating video... just don't forget that some of these bombs are still found in Germany and they are still dangerous. Every year they have to evacuate large areas because another bomb was found on a construction site.... 60 years after the war.

[@stuartthegrant]

What dreadful losses incredible. So brave these Guys

[@OrmenKorte]

An amazing channel bomberguy, and this was some truly amazing imagery. First time I have seen images of the Mistel combination /Beethoven Geraet in flight. It appears that we see a flight of these being broken up. Could this be imagery from attempted attacks at the bridge of Rhemagen? I wonder whether the guys were fully aware that they were shooting at multiple tons of high explosives from up close? Keep em coming bomberguy!

[@BigMrFirebird]

@theinquiziter Almost certainly a P-51.

[@bockscar43]

during WW-2 all of Germany was a military target of the RAF and the 8th AF. my dad flew with the 8th out of Polebroke, 351 Bg 911 Sq. i will not apologise for their action against the 3rd Reich. war is hell and the 3rd Reich brought the wrath of the Allies upon themselves....bockscar43!

[@Unmedicated_Moments]

4:28 NOOOO FUCKING WAY! NOOOOOOOO FUCKING WAY THAT FLEW HOME WITH ONE ENGINE

[@tomasinacovell4293]

Ripped up like by wolves.

[@Fliegeras]

crueled but necessaryed

[@vonkaunaz]

Show some videos of your own "invincible" USAAF fighters getting blown to pieces. The Luftwaffe shot down a few thousands of those, so show it, don´t be shy.

[@nolifemerc]

@bockscar43 yes warcriminals thats rigth, only 1 way usa figth a war just pore in with all u got and thats alot, lose 1 and 10 others is ready to take off.

[@panhead55]

hey pal, i think you got it wrong. first off how old are you anyways? how do you know what anyone was thinking or feeling back in these days? it always easy to critique something after it happens. if anything you should show "both" sides some respect no matter where you might stand on this subject.

[@levyz71]

Did you know my 3rd cousin no you didn't i know what my family history is and i know that he wasn't that type of person he flew to protect his family from hitler he hated no man.

[@ZZZRSC]

Germany had their butt kicked, and will never be a military threat again. Ha, Ha.