Gooney Birds and Ferry Tales: The 27th Air Transport Group in World War II

by Jon A. Maguire and the Men of the 27th ATG

The 27th Air Transport Group, part of the 302nd Transport Wing, supported the 8th and 9th Air Forces in World War II with ferry and transport services. Though their role was extremely vital to the success of the air and ground wars in Europe, their story has remained largely untold - until now. Flying primarily C-47s the 27th ATG performed a broad assortment of duties including resupply of frontline units, medical evacuation, transportation of VIPs...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764305921
• ISBN13: 9780764305924
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 3.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.6" x 11.0"