“Book Descriptions: In "The Mighty Eighth", Astor chronicles the firsthand testimony of the pilots, navigators, bombardiers and gunners of the Eighth Air Force who daily put their lives on the line during World War II. From the first tentative raids to D-Day and domination of the skies, this book provides an unequaled account of the men whose valor was tested again and again in the fight for freedom. of photos.” DRIVE