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The Bomber Boys: Heroes Who Flew the B-17s in World War II
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The Bomber Boys: Heroes Who Flew the B-17s in World War II Paperback - 2009

by Travis L. Ayres

True tales of heroism and the menwho fought and died in the skies ofWorld War II Europe.

In World War II, there were many ways to die.But nothing offered more fatal choices than beinginside a B-17 bomber above Nazi-occupied Europe.From the hellish storms of enemy flak and relentlessstrafing of Luftwaffe fighters, to mid-air collisions,mechanical failure, and simple bad luck, it's awonder any man would volunteer for such dangerousduty. But many did. Some paid the ultimate price.And some made it home. But in the end, all wouldachieve victory.

Here, author Travis L. Ayres has gathered a collectionof previously untold personal accounts of combatand camaraderie aboard the B-17 Bombers that flewcountless sorties against the enemy, as related by themen who lived and fought in the air-and survived.


Summary

True tales of heroism and the men who fought and died in the skies of World War II Europe.

In World War II, there were many ways to die. But nothing offered more fatal choices than being inside a B-17 bomber above Nazi-occupied Europe. From the hellish storms of enemy flak and relentless strafing of Luftwaffe fighters, to mid-air collisions, mechanical failure, and simple bad luck, it?s a wonder any man would volunteer for such dangerous duty. But many did. Some paid the ultimate price. And some made it home. But in the end, all would achieve victory.

Here, author Travis L. Ayres has gathered a collection of previously untold personal accounts of combat and camaraderie aboard the B-17 Bombers that flew countless sorties against the enemy, as related by the men who lived and fought in the air?and survived.

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  • Title The Bomber Boys: Heroes Who Flew the B-17s in World War II
  • Author Travis L. Ayres
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Original
  • Pages 304
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Dutton Caliber, New York USA
  • Date 2009-10-06
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780451228710 / 0451228715
  • Weight 0.71 lbs (0.32 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.9 x 6 x 0.61 in (22.61 x 15.24 x 1.55 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1940's
  • Library of Congress subjects United States, World War, 1939-1945
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2009018878
  • Dewey Decimal Code 940.544

Media reviews

"Some of the stories read like combat fiction, withdogfights and shot-up planes and skies full of fire,at the end of which the pilot comes in on a wingand a prayer."
-New York Daily News

"I have waited sixty-plus years to have my WorldWar II exploits accurately recorded. Mr. Ayres'ssplendid work-based on interviewing combatairmen and many hours of research-has told itwell, and gotten it right! I applaud his tenacity."
-Peter Seniawsky (Scott), Waist Gunner, 384th B.G.

Citations

  • Library Journal, 10/15/2009, Page 92

About the author

While working as a morning radio host, Travis L. Ayres met World War II veteran airman Anthony Teta and was moved by his story. He went on write The Bomber Boys: True Stories of B-17 Airmen. Ayres divides his time among New Jersey, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
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