Books:
381st Bomb Group by Ron MacKay, squadron/signal publications, 1994, ISBN: 0897473140. Note that Ron's book Ridgewell's Flying Fortresses: The 381st Bombardment Group (H) in World War II is newer and really an expansion on what he started in this first book.
Achtung! Achtung! Die Flugfestungen Kommen! (Attention! Attention! The Flying Fortresses are Coming!) Memoirs of WW-II by Lt. Col. John M. Carah, ed. by Warren B. Carah, Elbow Lane Books, 2006, ISBN: 0978930207. WWII memoirs of John Carah, 381st group original, shot down July 4th, 1943.
The B-17 Flying Fortress Story: Design-Production-History by Roger Freeman and Dave Osborne, Arms & Armour, 1998 (hardback), ISBN: 1854093010, 2000 (paperback) ISBN: 1854095226. A great resource, including a comprehensive listing of all 12,731 Flying Fortresses produced - compiled by our own Dave Osborne. The hardcover edition is out of print.
Combat Crew A True Story of Flying and Fighting in World War II by John Comer, several editions, various publishers. 381st BG, 533rd BS veteran. Three editions published in 1988 and 1989. The book is currently out of print but may be found through used book dealers as it is very popular.
Fear No More: A B-17 Navigator's Journey by David A. McCarthy, [outline maps by Patrick Carey]. Pittsburgh : Cottage Wordsmiths in association with DAMBooks, 1991. xix, 220 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm. ISBN: 0962415537. Availability unknown.
Find a Fallen Hero: The Death of a Ball Turret Gunner by Bob Kurkuc, University of Oklahoma Press, 2008, ISBN: 0806138920. Bob is the nephew of 532nd BS BTG, Anthony Kurkuc, KIA Feb 25, 1944. The book is the story of the author's quest for information about his uncle. Many photos and interviews.
Flight Surgeon: Diary of Medical Detachment, 1943-1944 by Lt. Col. Ernest Gaillard, Jr., MD USAAF-MC (Ret.), 1st Books Library, 2003, ISBN: 1410746712.
Friendly and Enemy Skies by Robert "Bob" Armstrong, self published, 2003, ISBN: 0975449303. "From my combat diary as a B-17 bomber pilot with the US 8th AAF during WW II". A great, easy to read book with large print and a soft cover.
Halstead and Colne Valley at War (1939 - 1945) by Dave Osborne, The History Press LTD, 1999, ISBN: 0752415069. A photographic history of the area.
Lucky Dog: The Experiences of One Member of the U.S. Army Air Corps During World War II by Douglas E. Holt, 534th BS, Stone Hedge Graphics, 2007, ISBN: 1604027231. An excellent account of his training and missions flown from Ridgewell.
The Mighty Men of the 381st: Heroes All by Dr. James Good Brown, Group Chaplain, Publishers Press, 1985, 1989, LLCN 94065978. This great book is out of print, but can be found via used book dealers.
Mission Memories by Ted Homdrom, 535th navigator, self published, 2002, ISBN: 0972155708. A very well written account of his 30 mission tour from Nov 1943 to Jul 1944.
My War, by Roger W. Burwell (532nd Nav), pub Selkirk Press, Inc., Sandpoint, Idaho 83864, 1990.
Not Without Honor: The Nazi POW Journal of Steve Carano, With Accounts by John C. Blitzer and Bill Blackmon. Ed by Kay Sloan, University of Arkansas Press, 2008. ISBN-10: 1557288844. Wartime log of Steve Carano and journal kept while in Stalag 17-B with additional account by fellow 381st POW, Bill Blackmon, including the forced march until liberation in April 1945.
On Final Approach: Recollections of a World War II B-17 Air Crew by Edward C. Carr, 2002. ISBN: 0972117806. Ed Carr flew 35 missions, this book is about his crew and their missions with the 381st and is a great addition to the 381st library.
Ridgewell's Flying Fortresses: The 381st Bombardment Group (H) in World War II by Ron MacKay, Schiffer, 2000, ISBN: 0764310631. This is Ron's second book on the 381st. It is hardcover - 256 pages.
They Came From Over the Pond by David Osborne. Each chapter covers one month of our combat history, appendices include a mission list, bomb load list for each mission, the serial number of every B-17 ever assigned to the group, and a list of all personnel ever assigned to the group or its supporting units. 479 pages, paperback!
To Great Yoho and Back: A WWII Biography of Robert Leon Singleton by Robert L. Singleton, Jr. Bearcliff, 2002. ISBN: 0971684316. Written by his son, about half of the book covers the war years including time at Ridgewell where Robert Singleton served as a gunnery instructor and toggalier with 23 missions before the war ended.
Triumphant We Fly: A 381st Bomb Group Anthology 1943 - 1945 by Ken Stone, Turner Publishing, 1997, ISBN: 1563111268.
Electronic:
381st Bomb Group Historical Photos CD. 1st Edition, Produced by Frank Slomzenski
Video:
Dry Gulcher Down: Follows the story of ten men who grew up in Depression America and found themselves aboard the ill-fated B-17 bound for the Luftwaffe research facilities at Peenemunde. They never made it. The documentary traces the life stories of the crew of aircraft number 42-97594 of the 381st Bomber Group (H) flying out of Ridgewell, England. On August 4, 1944 the aircraft caught fire after takeoff and plunged to a fiery end not far away. At the controls was famed television director Irving Moore, who remained in the cockpit until it was almost too late. Nine crew bailed out to safety. Only the tail gunner, S/Sgt Harold Norris went down with the plane. A unique look at the men who spearheaded the air war against Germany and the price they had to pay.
From Pyote to Fortress Europe: This documentary traces the 381st Bomb Group (H) from activation in Pyote, Texas in 1942 through combat with the 8th Air Force in the European Theater of Operations. During World War II, the 381st participated in the daylight bombing raids on German targets where the group dropped more than 22 thousand tons of bombs. This documentary provides an exciting look into the human side of war as B-17 air crews struggled to beat the odds in the skies over Europe.
Hot Seat on a Bomber Over Schweinfurt: This video tape narrated by Ken Stone.
All the Fine Young Men: a documentary that aired on NBC in the mid 1980s. Produced by Films Inc. from Wilmette, IL, in 1984. "Examines the human story of the air crews of the U.S. Army's Eighth Air Force who put everything at risk on bombing raids deep into Germany during World War II. Some of the fliers who lived through those days recount their experiences. Includes historic film footage." A copy is held by the Sulzer Regional Library of the Chicago, Il, public library system, call no. D785.A44 1984.