Graham Cross earned his doctorate in History from the University of Cambridge. He has taught American history at Cambridge, University College Dublin, the University of Glasgow and currently teaches at Manchester Metropolitan University. He specialises in twentieth century American military, diplomatic and political history and particularly the era of the two World Wars, the Allied air campaign and the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt. He is a respected expert on the history of the 8th Air Force and the historian for the 353rd Fighter Group. He wrote what many consider to be the definitive fighter group history - Jonah's Feet Are Dry. He currently lives in Ely, Cambridgeshire with his wife Susan and two children.
A real boon for modellers is the Markings, Nose Art and Famous
Aircraft section, with its splendid views of various P-47s and
P-51s. This is a classy book indeed.
*Airfix Model World*
The basic story and detailed information is interesting reading,
while the number of archive photos, and mix of both colour and
black and white images will be a delight to modellers and 8th Air
Force historians alike. Heartily recommended.
*Military Model Scene*
As well as being of interest to general readers, this is a very
useful book for modellers seeking detailed archive pictures.
*Flypast Magazine*
This superb book by 353rd FG historian Graham Cross is packed with
450 photographs covering the highs and lows of life serving with a
fighter group from both the air and groundcrew perspective.
*Editor - Model Boat World*
In one book you will get photos of the main US aircrafts and their
pilots, what should come handy in our [military modelling] hobby.
Moreover, it might be important to read in order to understand some
things connected to 353rd fighter group.
*DetailScaleView*
Every now and then a book comes along that is so good in every
aspect - content, photo reproduction, editing, production values -
that it can't possibly be matched...That benchmark may have just
been surpassed.
*Flightpath Magazine*
The book gives a comprehensive look at the 353rd Group, and a
unique look at the men and machines which made up this formidable
fighting force, Highly recommended.
*Britmodeller.com*
Packed with nearly 450 photos, the majority of which are previously
unpublished, unseen wartime colour photographs and detailed
captions, this book is a visual and informative feast providing a
unique window on a Fighter Group at war. Essential for any student
of the air war over Europe.
*Classic Wings*
An amazing photographic tribute to the 353rd fighter group of the
USAF. Magnificent.
*Books Monthly*
The photo selection is little short of outstanding…succeeds in
representing all aspects of life on a US Army Air Forces fighter
station in the latter stages of the war. *Winner of the November
2017 Book of the Month award*
*Aeroplane Magazine*
A very nicely produced book which will be enjoyed by USAAF
enthusiasts with its unique collection of images and
information.
*Air Modeller*
A magnificent book on the distinguished career of a ground attack
and bomber escort unit.
*Aviation News*
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