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Blitzkrieg American Style: Airborne Aviation Engineers
The story recounts the rapid formation and deployment of Airborne Aviation Engineers that rebuilt airfields behind enemy lines in North Africa. Led by Gen. Godfrey and Maj. Woodbury, the unit fielded miniature equipment and C-47s to ready airstrips within hours, earning praise from Gen. Arnold and Doolittle.
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Doolittle
Airborne
Xeares
Titanic
Hirohito
Stuart C. Godfrey
Air Force
AEF
Arnold
Godfrey
Maj. Woodbury
U. S. Forestry Service
Airborne Aviation Engineers
Gen. Doolittle
North Africa
Gibraltar
Camp Claiborne
Westover Field