* An Escort of P-38s by John Mullins.  Expanded and republished in 2004 (First published in 1995) by Phalanx Publishing Co., Ltd.  The definitive history of 1st Fighter Group in World War II.   A history of the 1st Fighter Group and its three squadrons during the years of WW II. This history takes the Group from Selfridge Field just before the war began and concludes with the end of the war in Europe and the Group at Lesina, Italy. Mullins was a pilot in the 94th and took pains to afford equal treatment to all three squadrons.  Detailed appendices include bases, dates, victory credits, casualties, rosters, commanders and staff officers, and lots of photos.  The 2nd edition is soft cover and includes an additional 70+ pages describing 1st Fighter people and events occurring during the last decade. Sorry - books no longer available from author. Try amazon.com or e-bay for copies.

* An Ace and his Angel - Memoirs of a World War II Fighter Pilot, by Herbert "Stub" Hatch.  Turner Publishing Company, published 2000. A riveting collection of short war stories by a no-nonsense 71st Fighter Squadron ace.

* Finding Billy - An Internet Odyssey, by Diana Thompson Dale.  The answer to a lifelong question - the search for an MIA 1st Fighter Group pilot, Billy Wisner, lost in a 1944 mission over northern Italy. A compelling blend of history, mystery, discovery, and loss by Billy's niece. Available from dianadale@viawest.net. For more information, please visit http://www.findingbilly.com/

* Happy Jack's Go Buggy, by Jack Illfrey Autobiography of WW2 Ace who served first with the 94th in 1942-43 and then with the 20th Fighter Group in England.  Written in the 1940's.  First published in the 1970's, reissued in 2002.

* An Odyssey of A Young Fighter Pilot - by Fred Nichols. Fred's dad was a Presbyterian minister and, according to Fred he led a sheltered life as a youngster. His career in the military was much less sheltered, not to say hair-raising. The book takes the reader from cadet training through his time with the 27th squadron. This is an enjoyable, action packed 'boy am I in trouble' story.

* Scanlon's War - an Enlisted Man Remembers by George R. Scanlon.  Published 1999.  A collection of stories about the outrageous antics and adventures of a tough, hard-working, hard-playing enlisted man in the 94th Fighter Squadron during WW2. Intriguing, entertaining,  highly readable, and rated R.  $25 to Scanlon's Books, PO Box 157, Lemont, PA 16851

* A History of First Fighter 1918 - 1983 by Charles O'Connell. Office of TAC History, published 1987.  A broad brush history of the 1st from its organization in 1918 through 1983. A good source for people, locations and times, this was written in anticipation of the Wing 65th anniversary. Includes photos of most of the planes flown in those 65 years; oddly enough no photo of a P-43.

* War Diary - 27th Fighter Squadron by Frank Lawson. Covers Aug 43 - April 44. Frank has taken the 27th squadron daily war diary from August 1943, when he joined the squadron, through April 1944 when he completed his tour. Frank has added his own comments and observations to personalize the war diary and bring it to life.

* Recollections of Life and WWII by Robin Hansen. Has a chapter on WWII and the 71st Fighter Squadron, Also in the appendix is an expose (published by Air Classics) of the claims of Fred Kohn (Arnold) as recorded in two of his books - Doorknob Five Two and Kohn's War.

* The Squadron Diary - 71st Fighter Squadron, First Fighter Group by P.E. MacAllister. Documents the personnel and ground activities (with some accounts of the larger air battles) of 71 FS, Jan 1941-  Jun 1944.  Illustrated with cartoons, drawings and many photos of squadron personnel.  Published by PE MacAlister, PO Box 1941, Indianapolis, IN 46206.

* Hello Spacebar This Is Springcap - A History of the 94th in WWII by John Mullins.  The title is the tower and squadron call sign exchange used at Salsola in 1944. This 94th history, based on official records and a questionnaire was originally written for squadron consumption only. It's reception was expanded and this book served in time as a model for writing the Escort of P-38's, a Group history.

* In my Sights by Jim Morehead.  Mostly an interesting story of a P-40 pilot in the SW Pacific however Jim joined the 71 squadron in mid 1944, then moved to Group. He joined the 71st as a Lt. Col - unusual for us - his comments an assessments are interesting.

* What Did you Do In WW II Grandpa? by Clyde Gabler, 1st Fighter Group Intelligence Officer Clyde Gabler was first commissioned a Lt in the Cavalry in the mid 1930's. He transferred to the 1st Fighter Group in 1941. He stayed with the headquarters organization in the Intelligence Section until June 1944 when he returned to the States from Italy. Clyde kept a diary and used his notes to prepare this interesting "view from the Group"; written in 1994.

* Let's Go Where The Action is by Douglas Campbell - The (WW I) Wartime Experiences of Douglas Campbell. The book, based on wartime letters, was written in 1984, the same year Campbell attended our 1st Fighter reunion at Langley. Campbell scored six victories and was wounded flying for the 94th squadron in the summer of 1918. A most interesting gentleman.

* Up and At 'Em by Harold E. Hartney.  Memoirs of the Commander of the 1st Pursuit Group in World War I.   c1940, 1941.  Published by Doubleday & Co., Inc., 1971.

* Frank Luke - The September Rampage by William P. Haiber.  The story of the 1st Pursuit Group's 17-Kill ace in World War I.  Info Devel Press, 1999.  (914) 227-3269 or rob1bbc@earthlink.net

* The First Line Air Defense in the Northeast by Bill Green. Principally covers the 27th Fighter Squadron, 1952-60.