The Bomber Boys by
In World War II, there were all too many ways for a fighting man to die. But no theater of operations offered more fatal choices than the skies above Nazi-occupied Europe. Inside a B-17 bomber, thousands of feet above the earth, death was always a moment away. Author Travis L. Ayres has gathered a collection of previously untold personal accounts of combat and camaraderie aboard the B-17 bombers that flew in countless sorties against the enemy, as related by the men who lived and fought in the air - and survived.
The Forgotten Squadron by
The men of the 449th Fighter Squadron called themselves the "forgotten squadron." Having spread its wings from Taiwan to the Salween Front, the 449th is the perfect case study to investigate Major General Claire Lee Chennault's air war over China in World War II.
Hell's Angels by
During the air battles that destroyed Nazi Germany's ability to wage war, one bomb group was especially distinguished. The Hell's Angels. Because no invasion could happen without air superiority, the first target was the Luftwaffe, the most powerful and battle-hardened air force in the world. To this end, the United States Army Air Forces joined with Great Britain's already-engaged RAF to launch a strategic air campaign that ultimately brought the Luftwaffe to its knees. This is the story of one bomb group, as told by the men who made it up.
Sisters in Arms by
During World War II, a few, carefully selected women in the US and the UK were briefly given the unprecedented opportunity to fly military aircraft.The women who participated in the ATA and WASP have been allowed to speak for themselves. The story these women have to tell is exciting and intriguing.