Armstrong Marine Air Group 25 was a new combat air transport unit that entered overseas service during the Guadalcanal campaign in September 1942, helping to achieve the first American offensive victory of the war in the Pacific. The group gained fame for its rapid delivery of vital supplies and its lifesaving evacuation of casualties. It joined with the South Pacific Combat Air Transport Command, also known as SCAT, which played a critical role in Allied operations throughout the Solomon Islands. 128 pages, 221 photos, 9"x 6", softcover.
Marine Air Group 25 and SCAT
$21.95
- SKU:
- 106175
- Military Branch:
- Marines
