BMMHS Zoom talk Booked for 2026
The Eighth Air Force Over Europe
In this Zoom talk Dr John Curatola of the US National World War II Museum in New Orleans will explore 8th Air Force Fighter Operations.
During the war, VIII Fighter Command was an essential part of the Combined Bomber Offensive. As with most military campaigns, the execution of combat operations adjusted and changed over time.
- How and why did VIII Fighter Command adjust to the challenges of the emerging air war?
- What were the consequences of these actions?
During this talk Dr Curatola will address the doctrinal, material, and leadership adjustments of the American fighter force over the skies of western Europe.
