The Last Mission

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Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1450286607
Total Pages : 525 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (52 download)

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Book Synopsis The Last Mission by : John J. Ryan

Download or read book The Last Mission written by John J. Ryan and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-04-20 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is one thing to study history and its quite another to have lived it. John J. (Pat) Ryan, a retired USAF lieutenant colonel has done just that. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1920, he grew up during the Great Depression. When Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Pat applied for and was accepted into the U.S. Army Aviation Cadet program. To fly had been his lifelong dream and WWII gave him his chance to make it come true. He was one of the blessed ones that survived combat in WWII, the Korean War, the Viet Nam War, and the Berlin Airlift. His story starts at a time when aircraft and autos were scarce, family radios and television were non-existent, movies were silent and in black and white. During the Great Depression many families had to learn to do more with less to survive. For some people, WWII created jobs in both civilian and military areas. The fortunate ones were those who survived and didnt lose too many family members and friends. Pat was one of the lucky ones. It was in Japan on loan to the CIA where he met his wife-to-be, Mae, during the Korean War. She had been in the OSS in Italy in WWII and at the post-war Nuremberg War Crimes Trials. They had started to write a book of their lives but Mae was stricken with terminal cancer and passed away only five days after she gave final approval to her publisher. The book is entitled A Woman Ahead of Her Time. The Last Mission completes the dream Ryan shared with his wife, and it brings home the lessons of war and humanity, of responsibility and faith, of family and love. Come fly as his co-pilot through a life of adventures, struggles, victories and defeats as he tries to live his life as truly, honestly and fully as any man can.

The Last Mission

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Publisher : Laurel Leaf
ISBN 13 : 0307536602
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book The Last Mission written by Harry Mazer and published by Laurel Leaf. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1944, as World War II is raging across Europe, fifteen-year-old Jack Raab dreams of being a hero. Leaving New York City, his family, and his boyhood behind, Jack uses a false I.D. and lies his way into the U.S. Air Force. From their base in England, he and his crew fly twenty-four treacherous bombing missions over occupied Europe. The war is almost over and Hitler near defeat when they fly their last mission -- a mission destined for disaster. Shot down far behind enemy lines, Jack is taken prisoner and sent to a German POW camp, where his experiences are more terrifying than anything he'd ever imagined.

The Last Mission of the Wham Bam Boys

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Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 023012027X
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (31 download)

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Book Synopsis The Last Mission of the Wham Bam Boys by : Gregory A. Freeman

Download or read book The Last Mission of the Wham Bam Boys written by Gregory A. Freeman and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2011-05-24 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before the famed Nuremberg Tribunal, there was Rüsselsheim, a small German town, where ordinary civilians were tried in the first War Crimes Trial of World War II. As the tide of World War II turned, a hitherto unknown incident set a precedent for how we would bring wartime crimes to justice: In August 1944, the 9- man crew of an American bomber was forced to bail out over Germany. As their captors marched them into Rüsselsheim, a small town recently bombed to smithereens by Allies, they were attacked by an angry mob of civilians--farmers, shopkeepers, railroad workers, women, and children. With a local Nazi chief at the helm, they assaulted the young Americans with stones, bricks, and wooden clubs. They beat them viciously and left them for dead at the nearby cemetery. It could have been another forgotten tragedy of the war. But when the lynching was briefly mentioned in a London paper a few months later, it caught the eye of two Army majors, Luke Rogers and Leon Jaworski. Their investigation uncovered the real human cost of the war: the parents and a newlywed wife who agonized over the fate of the men, and the devastating effect of modern warfare on civilian populations. Rogers and Jaworski put the city of Rüsselsheim on trial, insisting on the rule of law even amidst the horrors of war. Drawing from trial records, government archives, interviews with family members, and personal letters, highly-acclaimed military historian Gregory A. Freeman brings to life for the first time the dramatic story. Taking the reader to the scene of the crime and into the homes of the crew, he exposes the stark realities of war to show how ordinary citizens could be drawn to commit horrific acts of wartime atrocities, and the far-reaching effects on generations.

United States Army Aviation Digest

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book United States Army Aviation Digest written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Last Mission of the Living

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Publisher : Rhiannon Frater
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Last Mission of the Living written by Rhiannon Frater and published by Rhiannon Frater. This book was released on 2014-08-29 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humanity teeters on the brink of extinction... Vanguard Lindsay Rooney has faced the undead hordes of Inferi Scourge and lived to tell the tale, but she has also suffered horrible losses. Like millions of other civilians, she had hoped that The Bastion would recover after a team of modified soldiers eradicated the undead hordes of Inferi Scourge that infested their valley. Yet the city still crumbles around them, along with any chance of survival. Lindsey’s growing friendship with Torran MacDonald, an officer with the Science Warfare division, is her only solace as the decline of the city continues. When food riots fill the streets, martial law is enacted, and the upper echelons of government battle for control of the city, Lindsey is conscripted by her superiors to embark on a dangerous mission into the dead world beyond The Bastion. To add even more complications, Torran and the SWD join the squad. Soon, Lindsey realizes that her mission is more than what it seems, and there are secrets that could both destroy The Bastion and take her life.

Those Red Tag Bastards

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Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1477240748
Total Pages : 734 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (772 download)

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Book Synopsis Those Red Tag Bastards by : Editor Don Shepperd

Download or read book Those Red Tag Bastards written by Editor Don Shepperd and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-08-08 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of stories written by the members of the Class of 1962, the fourth class to graduate from the United States Air Force Academy - the original Red Tag Bastards - on the occasion of their 50th class reunion.

Air Force Magazine

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Air Force Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 2005-07 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Our Last Mission

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Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 9780806137179
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (371 download)

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Book Synopsis Our Last Mission by : Dawn Trimble Bunyak

Download or read book Our Last Mission written by Dawn Trimble Bunyak and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this remarkable tale of courage, historian Dawn Trimble Bunyak recounts the experiences of her uncle, Lawrence Pifer, a technical sergeant who survived fourteen months of internment as a prisoner of war in World War II Nazi Germany. A radio operator and ball turret gunner on the American B-17 bomber Slightly Dangerous, Pifer was shot down during a raid on March 4, 1944. As he parachuted from the plummeting plane, Pifer witnessed the deaths of two of his fellow crewmembers. Captured by Nazi soldiers and taken to a series of German Stalag Luft camps, Pifer and other servicemen-mostly in their teens and twenties-endured torture, starvation, disease, and forced marches. When British forces liberated Pifer's group, he pushed his POW experiences deep into the recesses of his mind, not to recall them in detail for decades. Years later, a POW group at a Veterans Administration hospital helped Pifer realize that he was ready to tell his story. After forty hours of interviews with Pifer, Dawn Trimble Bunyak retells the enthralling story of an average enlisted man's struggle to survive in the face of hopelessness, with only his strong faith and pride in country to sustain him. In his foreword, historian Arnold Krammer shows how popular views of the prisoner-of-war experience have changed dramatically over time yet how rare are such first-person accounts as Pifer's. Enhanced by numerous photographs and maps and an appendix of prisoners' poetry, Our Last Mission is one of only a few oral histories that details the daily experiences of one of the 94,000 American POWs in Europe during World War II.

The Last Mission of Lady Jane II

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Publisher : Schiffer + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1507303416
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book The Last Mission of Lady Jane II written by Lisa A. Vans and published by Schiffer + ORM. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Further insight into the experience for 8th Air Force bomber crews over Germany, and in German captivity. New revelations about the investigation of the murder of several American bomber crewmen by German civilians. Learn personal stories about the crewmen of Lady Jane II, including the postwar struggles of the survivors.

Profile

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 630 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (327 download)

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Download or read book Profile written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

My Combat Diary With Eighth Air Force B-17s 390th Bomb Group

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Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1411698304
Total Pages : 103 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (116 download)

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Book Synopsis My Combat Diary With Eighth Air Force B-17s 390th Bomb Group by : Andrew Anzanos

Download or read book My Combat Diary With Eighth Air Force B-17s 390th Bomb Group written by Andrew Anzanos and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: B-17 "Flying Fortress" Combat Diary of Andy Anzanos, 26 missions, credited with destruction of an ME-110 and damaging an ME-109. Many engine failures and massive rocket attack made for a memorable experience. Loss of all room mates and their aircraft "Liberty Bell-e." Soon after completing his combat missions, Andy was shot down by friendly fire. Also writes of other training experiences. Andy is also a major designer and builder of the 390th Memorial Museum in Tucson, Arizona dedicated to his bomb group.

The Distinguished Flying Cross Society

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Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1563116588
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (631 download)

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Book Synopsis The Distinguished Flying Cross Society by : Randy W. Baumgardner

Download or read book The Distinguished Flying Cross Society written by Randy W. Baumgardner and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Playful Prince

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Publisher : The Raven Books LLC
ISBN 13 : 1452463840
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (524 download)

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Book Synopsis The Playful Prince by : Michelle M. Pillow

Download or read book The Playful Prince written by Michelle M. Pillow and published by The Raven Books LLC. This book was released on 2005-05-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “touching and humorous” paranormal romance (RT Book Reviews) from a New York Times bestselling author: Cat shifter Prince Quinn is on the prowl when he meets intelligence operative Tori Elliot, a human who claims to be immune to his charms. Can they keep their relationship strictly professional… or will their animal instincts take over? Cat shifter Prince Quinn isn’t looking for a serious relationship. In fact, he’s never even considered it. He’s content to enjoy life to the fullest, never taking anything but his royal duties seriously. However, when a new scientist arrives on his planet to test for biological weapons, he can’t seem to stay away from her. Dr. Tori Elliot is at the palace to do a job and no matter what she’s going to act like a professional… which means not succumbing to the seductively playful alpha male prince. Cat-Shifter Paranormal Sci Fi Fantasy Romance Book Two of the Lords of the Var® series by NY Times and USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow. 5 Stars! "Ms. Pillow weaves love into a tale of survival with a generous portion of humor. ... written with a style uniquely belonging to the author." Candy, Coffee Time Review ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About Lords of the Var Series The cat-shifter princes were raised to not believe in love, especially love for one woman, and they will do everything in their power to live up to their father’s expectations. Oh, how the mighty will fall. Praise For The Playful Prince "Readers will enjoy this return to planet Qurilixen for the entertaining story of a second Var prince. Some of the characters may be familiar, but the love story is not; this is a brand-new adventure..touching and humorous. The plot twists will entertain old and new readers alike." Romantic Times Magazine 5 STARS! "Michelle Pillow has the ability to weave her skillfully written words into an extraordinary story..an emotional storyline which is sensually stunning and adds an intriguing mystery to the mix, I was held captive by every word in this book. The Playful Prince proves thatMs. Pillow is a premier writer of passionate romances." EcataRomance Reviews 5 STARS! "Ms. Pillow weaves love into a tale of survival with a generous portion of humor. ... written with a style uniquely belonging to the author." Candy, Coffee Time Review 9/10 "The Playful Prince has been very well written by Michelle M Pillow, her style, particularly her 'swear word', being rather unique.This story occasionally brings a smile of happiness to your face, and sometimes a frown of worry, but you will always be engrossed in the storyline. Ms Pillow is definitely an author to look out for!" Novelspot Reviews Lords of the Var series: The Savage King The Playful Prince The Bound Prince The Rogue Prince The Pirate Prince A Qurilixen World Novel The Qurilixen World is an extensive collection of paranormal, fantasy, and science fiction romance novels by award-winning author, Michelle M. Pillow, and includes several series installments: Dragon Lords, Lords of the Var®, Space Lords, Captured by a Dragon-shifter, Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides, Dynasty Lords, Qurilixen Lords, and more. Topics: Shapeshifter, Paranormal, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Fated Mate, Alpha Male, Alien Romance, futuristic romance, comedy, shapeshifter romance, cat shifter, Science Fiction & Fantasy, prince, Dragon Romance, futuristic, Shifter Romance, Sci-Fi, Alien Romance, Paranormal Romance, nobility, royalty, action and adventure, romantic comedy, fantasy, sci-fi, First Contact, hea, humorous romance, romantic adventure, sfr, space exploration, werepanther, panther shifter, kick ass heroine, first contact romance, big cat, big cat romance, dragon shifter, kick butt chick, space romance. Perfect for fans of Gena Showalter, Laurann Dohner, Charlene Hartnady, Darynda Jones, S. E. Smith, Evangeline Anderson, Christine Feehan, Donna Grant, Rebecca Zanetti, Anna Hackett, JR Ward, Kresley Cole, Lynsay Sands, Nalini Singh, Genevieve Jack, Felicity Heaton, Jennifer L Armentrout, Carrie Ann Ryan, Elizabeth Hunter, Patricia Briggs, Laurell K. Hamilton, Lora Leigh, Alisa Woods.

The American GI in Europe in World War II: The March to D-Day

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Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 081174373X
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (117 download)

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Download or read book The American GI in Europe in World War II: The March to D-Day written by J. E. Kaufmann and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2009-09-22 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Firsthand accounts and contextual narrative chronicling the U.S. war effort before D-Day. Sidebars on patrols, service troops, the replacement system, Rangers, and more. Based on interviews with more than 200 veterans.

Beacon

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (891 download)

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Unsung Eagles

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Publisher : Casemate
ISBN 13 : 1612002099
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Unsung Eagles written by Jay Stout and published by Casemate. This book was released on 2013-09-27 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nearly half-million American aircrewmen who served during World War II have almost disappeared. And so have their stories. Award-winning writer and former fighter pilot Jay A. Stout uses Unsung Eagles to save an exciting collection of those accounts from oblivion. These are not rehashed tales from the hoary icons of the war. Rather, they are stories from the masses of largely unrecognized men whoÑin the aggregateÑactually won it. They are the recollections of your Uncle Frank who shared them only after having enjoyed a beer or nine, and of your old girlfriendÕs grandfather who passed away about the same time she dumped you. And of the craggy guy who ran the townÕs salvage yard; a dusty, fly-specked B-24 model hung over the counter. These are ÒeverymanÓ accounts that are important but fast disappearing. Ray Crandall describes how he was nearly knocked into the Pacific by a heavy cruiserÕs main battery during the Second Battle of the Philippine Sea. Jesse BarkerÑa displaced dive-bomber pilotÑtells of dodging naval bombardments in the stinking mud of Guadalcanal. Bob Popeney relates how his friend and fellow A-20 pilot was blown out of formation by German antiaircraft fire: ÒI could see the inside of the airplaneÑand I could see Nordstrom's eyes. He looked confusedÉand then immediately he flipped up and went tumbling down.Ó The combat careers of 22 different pilots from all the services are captured in this crisply written book which captivates the reader not only as an engaging oral history, but also puts personal context into the great air battles of World War II. Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Jay Stout is a former Marine Corps fighter pilot who flew F-4 Phantoms and F/A-18 Hornets during a military career from 1981 to 2001. A graduate of Purdue University, he has also written FORTRESS PLOESTI, FIGHTER GROUP and THE MEN WHO KILLED THE LUFTWAFFE .

Jewish Aviators in World War II

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Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786499958
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Book Synopsis Jewish Aviators in World War II by : Bruce H. Wolk

Download or read book Jewish Aviators in World War II written by Bruce H. Wolk and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-03-24 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 150,000 American Jews served in the air war during World War II. Despite acts of heroism and commendations, they were subject to bigotry and scorn by their fellow servicemen. Jews were sometimes characterized as disloyal and cowardly, malingering in the slanderous (and non-existent) "Jewish Quartermaster Corps" or sitting out the war in easy assignments. Based on interviews with more than 100 Jewish air veterans, this oral history features the recollections of pilots, crew members and support personnel in all theaters of combat and all branches of the service, including Jewish women of the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The subjects recall their combat experiences, lives as POWs, and anti-Semitism in the ranks, as well as human interest anecdotes such as encounters with the Tuskegee Airmen.