The USAF in Britain - The 'American Airman' - 1950's and Beyond | Live Education Stream by Buzztube TV

Over two million American servicemen passed through Britain during the Second World War. In 1944, at the height of activity, up to half a million were based there with the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). Their job was to man and maintain the vast fleets of aircraft needed to attack German cities and industry.