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My War: The True Experiences of a U.S. Army Air Force Pilot in World War Ii
Follow along as the author relates his experiences from the time he enlists in the Army Air Force in 1942, thru training as an Aviation Cadet and finally as the pilot-in-command of a B-17 Flying Fortress as the 8th Air Force mounts its attack against Hitler's Germany. Enjoy moments of humor, live incidents of aviation suspense and feel the sorrow of tragic times.
264 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 9, 2004
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August 3, 2013
Originally I thought this would be an excellent book to get an insight into the air war over Germany in World War II. Instead, this book was written in a juvenile style, mainly telling stories of drinking and joke making. Although the author may have thought that the hijinks reported was original or interesting, there was nothing new that couldn't have been related by any college student living in a social fraternity. Very superficial treatment of a serious topic and provided little insight of anything.
December 30, 2014
Folksy, involving
Reads more like a diary, but this makes it feel real. Writing weaknesses made up for by this sense of reading a man's personal notes. You will be onboard with him as he trains then flies combat. Also, the descriptions of his down time are interesting and take you along with him. This is written quite naturally in the cadence of the 1940's, which adds to its authenticity. Worthwhile!
Reads more like a diary, but this makes it feel real. Writing weaknesses made up for by this sense of reading a man's personal notes. You will be onboard with him as he trains then flies combat. Also, the descriptions of his down time are interesting and take you along with him. This is written quite naturally in the cadence of the 1940's, which adds to its authenticity. Worthwhile!
March 29, 2018
A Bomber Pilot's Story
A memoir of a B 17 pilot which goes from flight training to the end of the war. It is told without emotion and I didn't ever get the sense of what it was like to fly a mission. Emotions of fear, anxiety or excitement are lacking. Missions are described but not experienced.
A memoir of a B 17 pilot which goes from flight training to the end of the war. It is told without emotion and I didn't ever get the sense of what it was like to fly a mission. Emotions of fear, anxiety or excitement are lacking. Missions are described but not experienced.
December 18, 2014
Great Historical View of the Air War
Comprehensive narrative of training and missions of the young B-17 crewmen who fought the war in the skies over Europe.
Comprehensive narrative of training and missions of the young B-17 crewmen who fought the war in the skies over Europe.
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