The Last Flight of the Luftwaffe: The Suicide Attack on the Eighth Air Force, 7 April 1945 is a historical non-fiction book written by historian and author, Dr. Alfred Price. The book tells the story of the last desperate flight of the German Luftwaffe during World War II, specifically the suicide attack on the Eighth Air Force on April 7, 1945. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the events leading up to the attack, the tactics used by both sides, and the aftermath of the battle. The book begins with an introduction to the Eighth Air Force, which was established in 1942 as part of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). The Eighth Air Force was responsible for conducting strategic bombing operations against Germany, and it played a crucial role in the Allied victory. However, the Luftwaffe, the German air force, was struggling to maintain its effectiveness due to a lack of resources and manpower. As the war turned against Germany, the Luftwaffe became increasingly desperate, and its pilots were forced to fly missions that were often doomed to fail. On April 7, 1945, the Luftwaffe launched a surprise attack on the Eighth Air Force, hoping to inflict significant damage and disrupt their operations. However, the attack ultimately failed, and the Luftwaffe suffered heavy losses. Despite this, the attack marked the beginning of the end of the Luftwaffe's existence, and it was eventually disbanded after the war. The book explores the motivations behind the suicide attack, including the psychological factors that drove the German pilots to undertake such a dangerous mission.

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