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The ‘friendly Yank invasion’ of Northamptonshire

Looking back on the US Airforce’s time in Northamptonshire.

During the Second World War, the US Airforce’s Mighty Eighth were stationed in the UK to help fight in Europe.

Parts of the squadron were based in Northamptonshire, which became a crucial part in their operations.

Joseph Ashmenall took a look back at their time in the county.

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