Eighth Air Force DATA SET
Historical mission data, organised for research & analysis
Explore detailed and accurate EADS records compiled from primary sources, research notes and articles focused on the Eighth Air Force’s heavy bomber operations in World War 2.
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A structured data set for Eighth Air Force analysis.
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About EADS
EADS is a site focused on organising and presenting material relating to the Eighth Air Force’s heavy bomber operations in World War 2 in a fashion that is accurate and in a format that allows analysis. The EADS data set is the output of 10 years of research, bringing together mission, unit, aircraft, target and operational information into a structured resource designed to make detailed wartime records easier to explore, compare and understand.
The project is intended to support historians, researchers, game designers, families and enthusiasts by providing a clear route into the archive alongside news, supporting articles and contextual research. As the collection continues to develop, EADS aims to present complex historical material in a practical, accessible format, helping users trace connections between different aspects of the operational history of the Eighth Air Force.
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Stay up to date with the latest additions to the EADS archive, including newly published research, collection updates, historical discoveries and developments from across the project.
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Work in Progress – August 2026
Read post →: Work in Progress – August 2026I am now working through the Eighth Air Force Target Summary report and adjusting some of the records (usually the exact factory,…
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Why has it taken 10 years?
Read post →: Why has it taken 10 years?One of the fun (maybe) aspects of this work is that you end up incorporating information, then get another source and re-visit…
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Welcome to EADS
Read post →: Welcome to EADSWelcome to EADS – the Eighth Air Force Data Spreadsheet. This site aims to provide high quality, reliable and accurate information on…
Related Articles
Explore in-depth articles that add context to the archive, bringing together historical background, operational insight, research guidance and stories that help place Eighth Air Force records in a wider perspective.
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Additional Eighth Air Force research will appear here as it is published.
Contact
Questions, corrections, source suggestions and research enquiries are always welcome. Whether you are tracing a particular mission, aircraft, unit or individual, working through material held in the EADS archive, trying to understand the wider context behind a record, or have primary-source information that could strengthen an existing entry, please get in touch.